Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 143 Forest St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,498 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 1.23 acres (53,797 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,926 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2025 Transfer Sep 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-007 |
| Primary APN | 17-007 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,498 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,720 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,797 sqft (1.23 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 17-007 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 143 FOREST ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
143 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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 |
|---|---|
| Jan 13, 2025 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Sep 14, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · ARM DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Apr 5, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20252400 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 143 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2526 |
| Document Number | 0042206-13 |
| Book / Page | 42206 / 13 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2399 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2526 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 143 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040810-591 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40810/591 |
| Instrument | 81054 |
| Name | DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | ARM |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.63% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2029 |
| Index | 1-Year CMT |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 143 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2526 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 35018-600 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2017 |
| Book Page | 35018/600 |
| Instrument | 28969 |
| Name | DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 143 Forest St was $6,926, up 12.8% 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 | $6,926.00 (+12.78%) | $596,000 (+14.42%) Land $253,400 Building $342,600 | $519,650 (+10.53%) |
| 2024 | $6,141.00 (-2.14%) | $520,900 (+4.43%) Land $253,400 Building $267,500 | $470,155 |
| 2023 | $6,275.00 | $498,800 Land $255,500 Building $243,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 Forest St 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 143 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 86% 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 101 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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