Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 13 Taft Dr, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,767 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $7,552 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Line of Credit Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 40-008-02 |
| Primary APN | 40-008-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,362 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,632 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,632 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 28,767 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 40-008-02 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 13 TAFT DR |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3223 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 37023D |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
13 Taft Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 ARROWHEAD RD, BELLINGHAM, MA 02019-1108 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Oct 17, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 17, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 9, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 13 TAFT DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3223 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0001545781 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Instrument | 1545781 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Property Address | 13 TAFT DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3223 |
| Document Number | 0001560546 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1560546 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 ARROWHEAD RD, BELLINGHAM, MA 02019-1108 |
| Document Number | 0001560547 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 1560547 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 13 Taft Dr was $7,552, up 0.3% 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 | $7,552.00 (+0.32%) | $649,900 (+1.79%) Land $330,700 Building $319,200 | $790,305 (+19.35%) |
| 2024 | $7,528.00 (+3.99%) | $638,500 (+10.97%) Land $330,700 Building $307,800 | $662,150 |
| 2023 | $7,239.00 | $575,400 Land $281,900 Building $293,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 13 Taft Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 |
| 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 13 Taft Dr 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 72 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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