Sold
397 Main Street, Franklin NY 13775
MLS# R1646841
$255,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,448
Living Area (Sq.Ft.)
0.3
Lot Area (Acres)
$255,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
3
Baths
2,448
Living Area (Sq.Ft.)
0.3
Lot Area (Acres)
Set proudly on Franklin’s picturesque Main Street, this gracious 1850 Greek Revival offers nearly 2,500 square feet of living space, blending historic charm with thoughtful updates and leaving room for your own finishing touches. With five bedrooms and three bathrooms, the layout is both spacious and flexible, perfect as a classic single-family home, or easily adaptable for a duplex, guest suite, or live/work setup. <br>The home welcomes you with a wide, covered porch adorned with original scrollwork. Step inside and you’ll find natural light pouring across beautifully preserved wide-plank floors. The main level flows easily from a generous living room into a formal dining room and a bright kitchen lined with windows on three sides ideal for a breakfast nook or dining table. Off the kitchen, a powder room offers the option to expand into a third full bath or laundry area. A sweeping staircase leads to the upper level, where five bedrooms provide plenty of options. The sunlit primary suite includes a soaking tub, while additional bedrooms capture either village views with distant mountains or shaded, tree-lined vistas. Each has its own character, making the upstairs versatile for family, guests, or short-term rentals. Much of the residence has already undergone significant upgrades including the roof, windows, plumbing, electric, and insulation, so the most difficult work is behind you. The rear portion of the home remains unfinished, serving as a blank canvas to create additional living space, a studio, or an income-producing rental. Out back, a red barn/garage adds even more possibility, whether for storage, a workshop, or a future guest house. The manageable 0.30-acre lot is just steps from Franklin’s vibrant offerings - cafés, galleries, bakeries, the Franklin Stage Company, and walking trails. Baseball tournaments in Oneonta and Cooperstown’s All Star Village are just 20 minutes away, and New York City is just over three hours from your door. This is a rare opportunity to own a historic home with enduring character, modern improvements, and exciting potential all in one of the Catskills’ most creative and welcoming small towns.
Status
Sold
Property Type
Residential
Property Sub Type
SingleFamilyResidence
Year Built
1900
Parcel Number
123201-097-012-0002-013-000
Unit Number
--
Buyer Agent
Susan Muther
Buyer Office
Keller Williams Upstate NY Properties
Lot Features
Irregular Lot
Levels
Two
Building Area Source
PublicRecords
Lot Size Dimensions
125X130
Stories
2
Bath Rooms Full
2
Bath Rooms Half
1
Main Level Bathrooms
1
Property Condition
Resale
Elementary School District
Delaware Academy
Middle Or Junior School District
Delaware Academy
High School District
Delaware Academy
Location
Listing Agent
Robert Peterson
Listing Office
Jewett and Jewett LLC
Owner Name
--
Owner Phone
--
Possession
CloseOfEscrow
Special Listing Conditions
Standard
Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional
Listing Agreement
ExclusiveRightToSell
Close Price
$255,000
Buyer Financing
Cash
Listing Contract Date
2025-10-22
Fire Places Total
0
Interior Features
Separate Formal Dining Room, Separate Formal Living Room, Great Room
Flooring
Hardwood, Varies
Laundry Features
Main Level
Heating
true
Heating Features
Oil, Forced Air, Radiators
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Oven, Electric Range, Oil Water Heater, Refrigerator, Washer
Garage
true
Garage Spaces
1
Architectural Style
Greek Revival
Exterior Features
Dirt Driveway
Water Source
Connected, Public
Sewer
SepticTank
Roof
Shingle
Utilities
Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected
Parking Features
Detached, Garage
Foundation Details
Stone
Basement
Full
Construction Materials
Frame, Spray Foam Insulation
Patio And Porch Features
Covered, Porch
No schools found
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