Interior Features
- Door FeaturesInsulated Doors
- FlooringWood, Tile
- Window FeaturesInsulated Windows
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Home Highlights
Covered Patio
2‑Car Garage
Fireplace
16% Below Area $/Sq Ft$284 vs $337, the Franklin median
About This Home
Rare opportunity to own in the highly sought-after Forge Hill Condominiums, where homes rarely become available. This spacious Unit offers the perfect blend of condo convenience and private retreat living. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features an inviting kitchen, open dining and living areas, and a convenient 1/2 bath on main level with a 2-car garage. Upstairs, you'll find an airy loft ideal for a home office, reading nook or playroom along with 2 generously sized bedrooms and 2 full baths. The expansive living area is warmed by a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while multiple sliding glass doors fill the home w/abundant natural light and create a seamless connection to the outdoors. Step onto one of several private decks to enjoy your morning coffee, entertain guests, or simply unwind while taking in the peaceful, wooded surroundings. Franklin National Park is your backyard. Close to YMCA, train station and shopping. Easy access to Route 495.
Read moreKey Details
MLS #73551485
Monthly HOA$495
Price / Sq Ft$284
Property TypeCondo
Subdivision
Tax (2026)$5,179
Assessed Value$453,500
How This Home Compares
vs. the 119 homes for sale in FranklinPrice$495,000
Median $625,000
$187,500
$2,150,000
21% below the median Franklin home ($625,000).
Price per Sq Ft$284
Median $337
$165
$515
16% below the median Franklin home ($337).
Home Size1,745 sq ft
Median 1,843 sq ft
627 sq ft
7,890 sq ft
5% smaller than the median Franklin home (1,843 sq ft).
Days on Market92 days
Median 36 days
2 days
305 days
On the market longer than most homes here (36 days median).
8 Bancroft Cmn Unit 8 at a Glance
MLS# 73551485
Offered at $495,000, this 2 bed, 2.5 bath home has 1,745 square feet of living space and was built in 1983. It sits in Franklin, zoned for Oak Street Elementary School, Horace Mann Middle School and Franklin High School.
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Property Details
Kitchen and Appliances
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Laundry FeaturesIn Unit, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior and Lot
- Porch
- Deck
- Covered Patio/Deck
- Balcony
- Patio and Porch FeaturesPorch, Deck, Covered
- Patio
- Porch
- Deck
Garage and Parking
- Attached Garage
- Covered Spaces2
- Garage Spaces2
- Open Parking
- Parking FeaturesAttached, Paved
- Parking Total4
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living1,745
- Year Built1983
- Above Grade Finished Area1,745
- Building Area Total1,745
- Building Area UnitsSquare Feet
- Building NameForge Hill
- Construction MaterialsFrame, Stone
- Entry LocationUnit Placement(Street)
- Property Age43
- RoofShingle
- Levels or Stories2
- Building Total Stories2
- Structure TypeTownhouse
- Year Built DetailsActual
- Year Built SourcePublic Records
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- Bedrooms2
- Total Bathrooms2.5
- Full Bathrooms2
- 1/2 Bathrooms1
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms4
- Entry Foyer Level1
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling FeaturesWall Unit(s)
- Heating FeaturesCentral, Natural Gas, Electric
- Heating
- Number of Fireplaces1
Homeowners Association
- Association
- Association Fee495
- Association Fee FrequencyMonthly
- Association Fee IncludesInsurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Maintenance Grounds, Snow Removal
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees495
Multi-Unit Info
- Number of Units64
Amenities and Community Features
- Community FeaturesPublic Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Public School, T-Station, University
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount5,179
- Source Listing StatusUnder Agreement
- CountyNorfolk County
- DirectionsRoute 140 to Grove St. to Forge Hill Road to Danforth to Bancroft Common.
- Tax Year2026
- Source Property TypeResidential
- Home WarrantyNo
- Property SubtypeCondo
- Parcel NumberM:0289 B:0003 L:00000040,89966
- Postal Code Plus 43130
- Zoningres
- Property SubtypeCondominium
Utilities
- Electric200+ Amp Service
- SewerPublic Sewer
- For Electric Range
- For Electric Dryer
- Washer Hookup
- Water SourcePublic
Schools Zoned for This Home
Franklin School District
elementary · K-5Photo: Google MapsOak Street Elementary School
8/10
middle · 6-8Photo: webHorace Mann Middle School
7/10
high · 9-12Photo: webFranklin High School
9/10
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Price History
Listed For
$495,000
Last Sold $360,000 on 09-09-2020
First Recorded Sale $115,000 in 1993
SoldListed
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLSListed | Listed | $495,000 | +$135,000+37.5% |
| 09-09-2020MLSSold | Sold | $360,000 | −$5,000−1.4% |
| MLSRelisted | Relisted | $365,000 | −$10,000−2.7% |
| 07-15-2020MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $375,000 | +$372,650+15857.4% |
| 09-15-2019MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSRelisted | Relisted | $2,350 | +$0+0.0% |
| 08-18-2019MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $2,350 | +$100+4.4% |
| 03-05-2019MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| 09-11-2018MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed for rent | Listed for rent | $2,250 | −$300,750−99.3% |
| 06-23-2006MLSSold | Sold | $303,000 | −$16,900−5.3% |
| MLSListed | Listed | $319,900 | −$10,000−3.0% |
| 12-15-2005MLSListing Removed | Listing Removed | — | — |
| MLSListed | Listed | $329,900 | +$214,900+186.9% |
| 06-25-1993Public RecordSold | Sold | $115,000 | — |
2026 Property Tax
$5,179per year
Assessed Value $453,500
Tax records back to 2003
| Year | Property Tax | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,179 | $453,500 |
| 2024 | $5,228 | $443,400 |
| 2023 | $4,775 | $379,600 |
| 2022 | $4,849 | $345,100 |
| 2021 | $4,770 | $325,600 |
| 2020 | $4,137 | $285,100 |
| 2019 | $3,853 | $262,800 |
| 2018 | $3,909 | $266,800 |
| 2017 | $3,569 | $244,800 |
| 2016 | $3,690 | $254,500 |
| 2015 | $3,643 | $245,500 |
| 2014 | $2,868 | $198,500 |
| 2006 | $2,541 | $281,700 |
| 2005 | $2,415 | $263,400 |
| 2004 | $2,453 | $222,200 |
| 2003 | $2,460 | $222,200 |
Sale prices from public records; list prices from the MLS. Taxes shown are for the prior owner and can change after a sale.
8 Bancroft Cmn Unit 8 FAQ
At $495,000, the asking price of 8 Bancroft Cmn Unit 8 is 20.8% below the median asking price of $625,000 for homes for sale in Franklin.
- Its price per square foot is $284, 15.8% below the median of $337 for homes for sale in Franklin.
- That is the 26th lowest price per square foot of the 110 homes for sale in Franklin that list their size.
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