Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 121 Forest St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,120 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.782 acres (34,081 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $211,500 (May 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $7,086 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-005 |
| Primary APN | 24-005 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,120 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,680 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,280 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,280 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,081 sqft (0.782 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 24-005 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 121 FOREST ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2578 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
121 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2000.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 121 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2578 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 121 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2578 |
| Document Number | 35754-2 |
| Book / Page | 035754 / 000002 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35754-2 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2018 |
| Book Page | 035754/000002 |
| Instrument | 5820 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TR |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 121 Forest St was $7,086, up 13.3% 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 | $7,086.00 (+13.32%) | $609,800 (+14.97%) Land $247,300 Building $362,500 | $680,200 (+23.07%) |
| 2024 | $6,253.00 (-1.94%) | $530,400 (+4.64%) Land $247,300 Building $283,100 | $552,710 |
| 2023 | $6,377.00 | $506,900 Land $249,400 Building $257,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 121 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 121 Forest St is low, with less than 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 98 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 / 250 |
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