Welcome to this classic & graceful 1927 center entrance Colonial located in the desirable University neighborhood. The first floor rooms are well proportioned which enables large parties with a great flow. Step into the front to back Foyer with HW floors that continue through to the Living Room with a Fireplace and built in Bookshelves and then into the heated Sun Room perfect for an Office or Play Room. Across the Foyer enter the Dining Room with a built in China Cabinet that leads to the Kitchen and the Porch. The Kitchen has stainless steel appliances with a dining area that opens to a rear enclosed entryway and first floor Laundry Room. Upstairs you will find 4 corner Bedrooms an open Hallway, remodeled Full Bath and access to a 3rd floor Bonus Room where HW floors continue & lots of unfinished storage. Walk to Framingham Center through the Campus and enjoy the stores, restaurants, and numerous activities at the Common. Close to the Train, Highways and all that RT. 9 offers!
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$381Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Essie Murphy• Dwell360
Bought with Burns and Karpowicz• Benoit Mizner Simon & Co. - Wellesley - Central St
Charming Colonial featuring an Oversized Living Room and Dining Room. Don’t miss out on the fabulous features that include a Sun-Filled Family Room, Hardwood Flooring on First Floor and Under All Carpeting on Second Floor, Built-In China Cabinet, Walk-Up Attic, Screened in Porch, and Private Landscaped Back Yard. Convenient location to Framingham State College and all major routes.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,100 (+5.5%)
$260,600 + $417,800
$678,400
2024
$7,675 (+4.4%)
$232,700 + $383,300
$616,000
2023
$7,350 (+5.6%)
$207,700 + $353,800
$561,500
2022
$6,958 (+3.5%)
$188,500 + $317,900
$506,400
2021
$6,720 (−0.9%)
$181,200 + $297,100
$478,300
2020
$6,784 (−0.2%)
$164,600 + $288,300
$452,900
2019
$6,801 (−2.2%)
$164,600 + $277,600
$442,200
2018
$6,954 (+1.0%)
$158,500 + $267,600
$426,100
2017
$6,883 (−2.8%)
$153,900 + $258,000
$411,900
2016
$7,082 (+4.2%)
$153,900 + $253,600
$407,500
2015
$6,795 (+9.0%)
$154,100 + $227,200
$381,300
2014
$6,233 (−5.0%)
$148,300 + $192,500
$340,800
2013
$6,563 (+4.4%)
$148,300 + $219,600
$367,900
2012
$6,285 (+38.8%)
$144,500 + $226,500
$371,000
2011
$4,528 (−2.5%)
$142,000 + $140,500
$282,500
2010
$4,645 (+1.2%)
$175,100 + $144,800
$319,900
2009
$4,588
$219,900 + $137,700
$357,600
Tax history for 56 Barber Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,100 (+5.5%)
$260,600 + $417,800
$678,400
2024
$7,675 (+4.4%)
$232,700 + $383,300
$616,000
2023
$7,350 (+5.6%)
$207,700 + $353,800
$561,500
2022
$6,958 (+3.5%)
$188,500 + $317,900
$506,400
2021
$6,720 (−0.9%)
$181,200 + $297,100
$478,300
2020
$6,784 (−0.2%)
$164,600 + $288,300
$452,900
2019
$6,801 (−2.2%)
$164,600 + $277,600
$442,200
2018
$6,954 (+1.0%)
$158,500 + $267,600
$426,100
2017
$6,883 (−2.8%)
$153,900 + $258,000
$411,900
2016
$7,082 (+4.2%)
$153,900 + $253,600
$407,500
2015
$6,795 (+9.0%)
$154,100 + $227,200
$381,300
2014
$6,233 (−5.0%)
$148,300 + $192,500
$340,800
2013
$6,563 (+4.4%)
$148,300 + $219,600
$367,900
2012
$6,285 (+38.8%)
$144,500 + $226,500
$371,000
2011
$4,528 (−2.5%)
$142,000 + $140,500
$282,500
2010
$4,645 (+1.2%)
$175,100 + $144,800
$319,900
2009
$4,588
$219,900 + $137,700
$357,600
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1978
Sq. Ft.
2,152
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Middlesex County
APN
494307
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 4
Parking Features: Detached, Paved Drive, Off Street