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About this home
Looking for a cozy home that gives you the freedom of a house without the maintenance that usually comes with one? This quiet 1-bedroom, 1-bath home sits near the end of a paved, publicly maintained dead-end road, offering a private, wooded setting while keeping you close to Worcester, major medical centers, colleges, and commuter routes.Inside, the 19' x 17' main bedroom gives you room for a king-sized bed, a large reach-in closet, and a picture window looking toward Flint Pond. The pond is also visible from the kitchen, with seasonal views opening up beautifully through the surrounding woods. The 14' x 10' kitchen features a passthrough with breakfast bar seating, while the 18' x 14' living room offers plenty of space to create a dedicated eating area, home office, or whatever fits your lifestyle.The full bathroom includes a tub/shower combination, with the washer and dryer conveniently located on the main level. Newly refinished living room floors add a fresh touch, while ductless mini-splits provide efficient heating and cooling, with electric baseboard heat for supplemental warmth. A full-height partial basement provides useful storage without giving you another level of living space to maintain.Outside, the .28-acre lot combines a small, manageable lawn with wooded surroundings, so you can enjoy the privacy without spending your weekends maintaining a large yard. Bring your pets without the restrictions often found with apartment living.And then there’s the location. UMass Chan Medical School is approximately 5 miles away, UMass Memorial Medical Center about 6 miles, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine just 3 miles, WPI approximately 7 miles, and Worcester State University about 7.6 miles. Route 20 is only 1.5 miles away, with the Mass Pike entrance approximately 3 miles from home.Whether you're a first-time buyer, medical professional, student, relocating buyer, or someone looking for a home that could eventually become an income-producing property, this one offers something simple: a place to call home with the freedom of a house and the maintenance footprint of an apartment.
North Grafton, located between Grafton Common and Lake Quinsigamond, is a residential and campus-adjacent Grafton neighborhood with wooded backroads and a rail-stop rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the North Grafton MBTA station area, where commuter platforms meet small-scale streets and a steady weekday pulse. Housing reads as classic New England—capelike homes, colonials, and newer subdivisions set behind stone walls and tall pines. The Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine adds an academic, green-campus backdrop and a calendar of public-facing events. At the Grafton Flea Market, weekend browsing and local vendors give the area a distinctly regional feel. Trails and water views shape daily routines, with nearby conservation land and the lake’s shoreline defining the geography.
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Market insights
21 Faulkner Rd · $299,900
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.0%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$299,900
Median sale price in this area is $523,283. (74% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Three total rooms
Partial unfinished basement with walk-out access and concrete floor
Recessed lighting
Exterior access from living room and kitchen
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first level with vaulted ceiling, ceiling fan, closet, wall-to-wall carpet, and bay/bow/box window (approximately 19 x 17)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the first level with tub & shower and vinyl flooring
Kitchen
Breakfast bar/nook
Picture window
Vinyl flooring
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Washer hookup
Electric dryer hookup
Electric water heater
Flooring
Wood flooring in living room
Vinyl flooring in kitchen and bathroom
Wall-to-wall carpet in bedroom
Heating & cooling
Electric baseboard heating
Ductless heating
Ductless cooling
Exterior features
Shingle roof
Rain gutters
Wooded and cleared lot with gentle slope and level areas
Scenic pond view
Paved road frontage on a public dead-end road; public maintenance
Home design
Single family residence
Gray exterior
Parking
Off-street unpaved parking (1 open space)
Construction
Frame construction with block foundation
Built (year per public records)
Utilities
Public water
Private sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers and 200+ amp service
Electric hookups provided for range and dryer
HOA & community
Nearby community amenities include public transportation, shopping, parks, walk/jog trails, medical facilities, laundromat, bike path, house of worship, T-Station, and a university
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Waterfront living at its best right here! Cozy, sunny 1 bedroom cottage on Flint Pond. Settle in and write your next chapter in this quant freshly painted home with stunning views from every window. Roof approx 10 years, updated kitchen, new floor and toilet approx 6y years. Lot offers potential for expansion. Quiet dead end street within commuting distance to route 9, and all major highways. This is the perfect place to quarantine or hibernate or whatever you want to do next!
Public Records
Mar 30, 2006
Sold
$165,000
$220/sq ft
MLS PIN #30224533
Apr 1, 1999
Sold
$78,000
$104/sq ft
Feb 26, 1999
Listing Removed
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May 19, 1998
Listed
$82,900
$111/sq ft
4 ROOM, 1BR COTTAGE AND SEPARATE 3 ROOM, 1BR MANUFACTURED HOME IN GOOD CONDITION! LIVE IN ONE AND COLLECT RENT FROM THE OTHERS. FRONTAGE ON FLINT POND! BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!!! TITLE V APPROVED! BRING YOUR ICE SKATES + FISHING POLE!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,763 (+10.0%)
$134,000 + $105,500
$239,500
2022
$3,422 (+7.4%)
$115,000 + $87,700
$202,700
2020
$3,186 (+5.8%)
$104,500 + $88,600
$193,100
2019
$3,012 (+2.1%)
$93,900 + $86,900
$180,800
2018
$2,950 (+6.7%)
$92,700 + $85,100
$177,800
2017
$2,765 (−1.6%)
$79,700 + $88,900
$168,600
2016
$2,809 (+16.9%)
$86,000 + $81,700
$167,700
2014
$2,402 (+7.9%)
$89,000 + $68,400
$157,400
2013
$2,227 (+12.2%)
$91,200 + $52,000
$143,200
2012
$1,984 (−3.6%)
$91,200 + $49,200
$140,400
2011
$2,058 (−2.1%)
$112,300 + $38,700
$151,000
2010
$2,103 (+20.9%)
$129,700 + $39,500
$169,200
2009
$1,740
$126,000 + $34,700
$160,700
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
750
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
750
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Worcester County
APN
1523800
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 26, 2025.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
North Grafton, MA • 01536
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.9 hrs
4.4 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 21 Faulkner Rd
$301,651
$1,751 over list price of $300K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $220K to $685K.