An amazing piece of Framingham history here... Welcome to The John Towne House, a site that appears on Framingham's 1699 map. John Towne was the nephew of Sarah Clayes (a persecuted Salem "witch"), and he was one of Framingham's original Selectmen when the town was incorporated. In the early 18th century the home was purchased by Jonathan Maynard and operated as a tavern; more recently the title has remained in the same family for decades. The CRI cites several architectural features that are possibly original, and this home is elegantly sited on a lovely, large land parcel near every major convenience. A history steward with vision and resources will be rewarded with a wonderful and important treasure here.
Single-familyProperty Type
1699Year Built
0.65 acresLot Size
$220Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Charlene Frary• Realty Executives Boston West
Bought with Mindy Roiff Shanfeld• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Town and Country Real Estate
This historic home is in need of a lot of maintenance but has many interesting architectural aspects to it. The lot is sizable and the home is setback somewhat from the relatively busy road. There is a circular driveway that makes it easier to exit...
the property.
12 years ago• May not reflect the current state of the home
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.65 Acres
Year renovated
1941
Sq. Ft.
2,672
Year built
1713
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
494725
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 16, 2026.
R-1
Single Residence District
The purpose of the residential districts is to preserve the character of residential neighborhoods. The City contains five different residential zoning districts: Single Residence R-1 Single Residence R2 Single Residence R-3 Single Residence R-4 and General Residence G. Each district varies in lot area, frontage, setbacks, open space Percentage, and height requirements. The R-1 and the G Districts contain the densest single family neighborhoods, while decreasing in density through to the R-4 District which contains the least dense and largest lots within Framingham
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Covered Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces: 5
AttachedGarageYN: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #3 Information
Level: Second
Bedroom #4 Information
Level: Second
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Bathroom #1 Information
Level: First
Features: Bathroom - Half
Bathroom #2 Information
Level: Second
Features: Bathroom - Full
Living Room Information
Level: First
Family Room Information
Level: First
Dining Room Information
Level: First
Kitchen Information
Level: First
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: First Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 4
Fireplace Features: Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 9
Flooring: Wood
Interior Features: Walk-Up Attic
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,688
Foundation Area: 1,260
Foundation Details: Stone
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Unknown/Mixed
Color: white
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Exterior Features: Porch
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.65
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $7,315
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Natural Gas
Location
Location Information
Directions: Route 9 Eastbound to Winter Street to Maple Street
UnparsedAddress: 225 Maple Street, Framingham MA 01702
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,672
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1713
Year Renovated: 1941
County: Middlesex County
APN: 494725
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 16, 2026
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Barbieri Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Fuller Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.1mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
41% 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
Framingham, MA • 01702
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.4 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$562,000 – $680,000
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