Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 12 Walnut Ave, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.163 acres (7,100 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $492,500 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,345 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 66-074 |
| Primary APN | 66-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,892 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,100 sqft (0.163 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 66-074 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 12 WALNUT AVE |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2133 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 230 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 WALNUT AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2133 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 40655 / 133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 12 WALNUT AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2133 |
| Document Number | 040655-133 |
| Book / Page | 40655 / 133 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 58657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12 WALNUT AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2133 |
| Document Number | 0000058658 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 58658 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12 WALNUT AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2133 |
| Document Number | 40013-70 |
| Book / Page | 40013 / 70 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 138171 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 12 WALNUT AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2133 |
| Document Number | 138172 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 138172 |
| Name | ENVOY MORTGAGE LTD |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $6,345.00 (+12.28%) | $546,000 (+13.92%) Land $240,500 Building $305,500 | $557,080 (+1.88%) |
| 2024 | $5,651.00 (-6.84%) | $479,300 (-0.6%) Land $240,500 Building $238,800 | $546,820 |
| 2023 | $6,066.00 | $482,200 Land $242,500 Building $239,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 282 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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