Franklin Property Sale Ranks as 6th Largest in 2025

Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell reported that during 2025, ten properties, a mix of commercial and residential, each sold for more than $46.4 million with an average price of $108.2 million.

The following prices pertain to real estate sales from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

The ten properties were:

10...44 Harvard Street, Westwood, a 127,278‑square‑foot luxury fitness center known as Life Time Athletic, sold in December for $46,487,429 to No Sweat LLC as part of a sale‑leaseback transaction, with Life Time remaining as the long‑term tenant.

9....1779 Central Street, Stoughton, the five-floor, 311,064-square- foot, 300-unit apartment complex known as Stō Apartments, sold in December for $62,500,000.

8....625 Burgin Parkway, Quincy, the six‑story, 180‑unit apartment complex built in 2016 and known as Alister Deco by Mill Creek, sold in November for $67,600,000, or approximately $375,500 per unit.

7....2 Presidential Drive, Quincy, built in 1971, this three‑story, 276‑unit apartment complex known as Presidential Estates sits on more than 12 acres of land and sold last March for $74,000,000. The community includes amenities such as a pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse.

6....50 Woodview Way, Franklin, situated on approximately 21 acres of land, this four‑story, 280‑unit luxury apartment complex now known as Halstead Franklin sold in May for $101,000,000. Built in 2017, the property features one‑, two‑, and three‑bedroom units with resort‑style amenities.

5....200 Trotter Road, Weymouth, The Commons at SouthField, a four‑story, 298‑unit rental community built in 2012, sold in January of last year for $103,100,000. Located at Union Point near the South Weymouth commuter rail station.

4....In July 2025, Herb Chambers sold his Massachusetts‑based dealership group, consisting of 33 dealerships, to Asbury Automotive Group of Georgia in a transaction valued at approximately $1.45 billion. As part of that broader deal, the Herb Chambers dealership properties along Commonwealth Avenue in Brookline were included, with the real estate component for those locations selling that same month for $109,300,000.

3....140 Kendrick Street, Needham, a 440,000‑square‑foot workplace campus comprising three interconnected office buildings along with a café, coffee bar, and fitness center, sold in December for $132,000,000.

2....275 2nd Avenue, Needham, a 178,700‑square‑foot, four‑story, 390‑unit apartment building built in 2018 and known as The Kendrick, sold in April for $181,750,000, or roughly $466,000 per unit.

1....550-552 Victory Road, Quincy, Windsor Marina Bay Apartments, a 343,130‑square‑foot, five‑story, 352‑unit waterfront apartment complex at Marina Bay, sold in November for $205,000,000. Built in 2017, the property offers direct harbor views, resort‑style amenities, and proximity to ferry and transit service into downtown Boston.

The top sales appear to have been a combination of apartment complexes, car dealerships, and office space. The state and Norfolk County collected excise taxes totaling more than $4,937,000 from these 10 sales.

“The variety in these real estate transactions bodes well for the Norfolk County economy, with high-value properties selling in both commercial and residential sectors,” stated Norfolk County Register of Deeds William P. O’Donnell. “This indicates that Norfolk County is not only a desirable place to live and work but also a magnet for business, industry, and trade. Overall, the strength of the local real estate market underscores the county’s attractiveness and its potential for continued growth and prosperity.”

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