Franklin, Massachusetts

 Horace Mann, the father of American public education, was born in Franklin and the nation´s oldest one-room school still in operation, The Red Brick School, is located here.   Also located here is the Boston Archdiocese´s largest catholic parish, comprised of 15,000 members. 

 Franklin is ideally situated within the "Golden Triangle" of the metropolitan areas of Boston, Providence, RI, and Worcester and is within easy access to the cultural, educational and recreational facilities offered there.   Franklin´s industrial base is comprised of manufacturing and retail trade and is home to a number of national and regional firms such as EMC and Putnam Investments.

 The desire to preserve Franklin´s New England traditions is combined with the commitment to a progressive attitude toward the growth of their industrial base and high quality education and the delivery of town services.   The Town of Franklin has a strong educational system which is enhanced by Dean College for those pursuing an advanced education close to home.  Within 20 miles are the colleges of Bryant, Framingham State, Providence, Rhode Island, Wellesley, Brown University and Massachusetts Bay Community College.

 Since the 1970´s Franklin has experienced significant growth in its residential areas with over 1600 housing units being constructed since the1990´s.   Franklin´s current primary housing growth is in the construction of single-family residences and Franklin Homes for Sale includes a selection of many styles including contemporary, colonial, condominiums, and luxury townhouses.  With the price range from $180,000 up to $1,500,000, the median price is $227,000. 

 The climate of the Town of Franklin offers four distinct seasons with an average winter temperature of 23.9 degrees and 70.8 degrees in summer.

 Franklin is a charming and wonderful town with strong traditions and contemporary values and Franklin Real Estate provides a wide range of homes to select from in this great place to live!