Build-Ready Blank Canvas in Franklin, NH
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The Opportunity
This Franklin, NH lot is the rare opportunity where the hard work is already done. The site has been leveled and cleared of all debris, environmental testing came back clean, and it is connected to public water and sewer, with an upgraded sewer line sized for future density. Gas and electric are capped at the street. Access is a standout: the main entrance sits on the main road, with a second entrance off a road running to the rear of the parcel, ideal for circulation, parking, or a multi-unit layout. A stream runs behind the property, with mountain views, nearby trails, and lakes close by. B1W&S zoning offers a path to single-family, multi-family, or commercial use near downtown Franklin.
Key Feature:
About 0.15 acre (6,534 sq ft) with 200 ft of road frontage
Fully leveled, all debris removed: a true blank slate
Site testing confirmed free of contaminants
Connected to public water and sewer, with an upgraded sewer line
Gas and electric capped at the street
Two entrances: main access off the main road plus a second, rear entrance via a road running to the back of the lot.
Stream behind the property
Zoning B1W&S, with potential for single-family, multi-family, or commercial use (buyer to verify with Franklin Planning & Zoning)
Low carrying cost: about $1,248 in annual taxes
Neighborhood Deep Dive
The lot sits in an established in-city setting with curbing, sidewalks, and nearby walking trails, about half a mile from Franklin High School and Paul A. Smith School.
Franklin’s path of progress is clear: the downtown has gained new stores, restaurants, and high-priced condos, and the revitalization includes converting the city’s old brick mills into housing.
Developer confidence is visible too. Chinburg Properties said the whitewater park was a major factor in its decision to take on the Stevens Mill project.
Local Economics & Tourism Drivers
Market Context & Investment Opportunity
The economic engine: Watts Water Technologies (Webster Valve).
Its Franklin plant is the company’s largest manufacturing facility in North America and has been expanded 16 times since opening in 1959.
Healthcare is the other major employer, led by Concord Hospital’s Franklin operations, including primary care and skilled restorative care.
Tourism adds to demand: Mill City Park, New England’s first whitewater park, draws paddlers and visitors from across the region to the Winnipesaukee River downtown. Downtown’s Central Street sees 18,000 to 22,000 drivers a day.
Franklin’s typical home value sits at $380,028, up 2.8% year over year through September 2026, with only 27 homes for sale. That tight inventory favors new construction.
Financing remains a factor, with the federal 30-year rate at 7.18% as of November 5, 2026. A $75K land basis keeps total project cost low and protects margin.
The lot last sold for $122,333 in December 2023, so buyers enter about 39% below that prior sale, with the demolition and site prep already complete.
The Details
0.15 Acres | 6,534 Square Feet
CASH Purchase Only:
Starting Bid: $75,000
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The Location
Build-ready lot located in Franklin, NH
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