137 School St, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 137 School St, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Details	2 ba · 2,485 sqft · built 1959
Lot Size	0.548 acres (23,853 sqft)
Owner	Company Name on Record
Last Sale	$740,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$8,225 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`74-234`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`74-234`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:278 L:209` `M:074 L:234`

Interior

Full Baths	2 Baths
Half Baths	4 Half Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,485 sqft Total Area
Gross Area	3,415 sqft
Basement Area	785 sqft
Unfinished Basement	785 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1959
Effective Year Built	Effective 1959
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	23,853 sqft (0.548 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	74-234
Street Address	137 SCHOOL ST
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-2015
Property Category	Public Works
Property Type	Public Works > Public School (Administration, Campus, Dorms, Instruction)
Legal Lot Number	209
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	442101

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Company Name on Record
Mailing Address	99 MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1941
Owner Type	Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 7, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2021161840
Deed Book / Page	40203 / 77
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 27, 2021
Prior Transfer Doc	0040203-77
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Dec 29, 2021
Property Address	137 SCHOOL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2015
Document Number	0040203-77
Book / Page	40203 / 77
Instrument Date	Dec 27, 2021
Instrument	161840
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2024

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	99 MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1941

Mortgage

Document Number	0000161841
Date	Dec 29, 2021
Instrument	161841

Lender

Name	PATALANO PROPERTIES L

Agreement

Type	Commercial Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
Municipality	Franklin Town City
Unified School District	Franklin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$8,225.00	$720,200 (+2.52%) Land $380,900 Building $327,500
2025		$702,500 (+3.48%) Land $372,900 Building $329,600
2024		$678,900 (+12.91%) Land $357,000 Building $321,900
2023		$601,300 Land $325,300 Building $276,000
2021	$7,682.00

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 287 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 / 250