Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 12 Crescent St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,369 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.181 acres (7,880 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $345,000 (May 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,140 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75-073 |
| Primary APN | 75-073 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,369 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,608 sqft |
| Basement Area | 724 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 724 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,880 sqft (0.181 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 75-073 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 CRESCENT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1904 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 176 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 442101 |
12 Crescent St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since June 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 CRESCENT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1904 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 12, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 042502-156 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Crescent St was $5,140, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Municipality | Franklin Town City |
| Unified School District | Franklin School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,140.00 (+3.48%) | $442,300 (+4.98%) Land $234,700 Building $207,600 | $559,360 (-1.67%) |
| 2024 | $4,967.00 (-5.68%) | $421,300 (+0.65%) Land $234,700 Building $186,600 | $568,860 |
| 2023 | $5,266.00 | $418,600 Land $256,200 Building $162,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Crescent St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12 Crescent St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FRANKLIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 33,706 people · EPA ID MA2101000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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