Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 14 Howard Pl, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 714 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.071 acres (3,075 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $133,000 (Oct 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,272 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-062 |
| Primary APN | 57-062 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 714 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,240 sqft |
| Basement Area | 408 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 408 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,075 sqft (0.071 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 57-062 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 14 HOWARD PL |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2456 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
14 Howard Pl is held in a trust since October 2003.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 FORT APACHE DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3611 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003238390 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Howard Pl was $4,272, up 5.3% 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 | $4,272.00 (+5.33%) | $367,600 (+6.86%) Land $216,400 Building $151,200 | $458,850 (+7.43%) |
| 2024 | $4,056.00 (+9%) | $344,000 (+16.29%) Land $216,400 Building $127,600 | $427,120 |
| 2023 | $3,721.00 | $295,800 Land $201,300 Building $94,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 14 Howard Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 14 Howard Pl 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 305 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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