Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 12 Forge Hill Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.926 acres (40,328 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $104,500 (Jan 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $5,061 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 63-003 |
| Primary APN | 63-003 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,104 sqft |
| Basement Area | 616 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 616 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 40,328 sqft (0.926 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 63-003 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 FORGE HILL RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3176 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 442105 |
12 Forge Hill Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1994.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 FORGE HILL RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3176 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 28, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12 Forge Hill Rd was $5,061, up 3.2% 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 | $5,061.00 (+3.18%) | $435,500 (+4.69%) Land $242,900 Building $192,600 | $489,155 (-5.45%) |
| 2024 | $4,905.00 (-6.18%) | $416,000 (+0.1%) Land $242,900 Building $173,100 | $517,370 |
| 2023 | $5,228.00 | $415,600 Land $265,100 Building $150,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12 Forge Hill Rd 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 | 2 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 Forge Hill Rd 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 29 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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