Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 13 Catherine Ave, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,091 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.498 acres (21,706 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $8,644 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Jun 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 115-038 |
| Primary APN | 115-038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,091 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,247 sqft |
| Basement Area | 936 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 936 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,706 sqft (0.498 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 115-038 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13 CATHERINE AVE |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2787 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 442104 |
13 Catherine Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of September 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 13 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 25, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000063493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 13 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787 |
| Document Number | 0000063493 |
| Book / Page | 43341 / 445 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202663493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 13 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 037951-534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37951/534 |
| Instrument | 52750 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2040 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13 Catherine Ave was $8,644, down 2.3% 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 | $8,644.00 (-2.27%) | $743,900 (-0.84%) Land $357,000 Building $386,900 | $886,540 (+7.36%) |
| 2024 | $8,845.00 (+5.1%) | $750,200 (+12.14%) Land $357,000 Building $393,200 | $825,740 |
| 2023 | $8,416.00 | $669,000 Land $341,200 Building $327,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Catherine Ave 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.
The area around 13 Catherine Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 150 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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