148 Dean Ave, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 148 Dean Ave, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1960
Lot Size	0.329 acres (14,318 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$510,000 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill	$6,026 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2017 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`84-185`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`84-185`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:268 L:218` `M:084 L:185`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,470 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,573 sqft
Basement Area	720 sqft
Unfinished Basement	720 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1960
Effective Year Built	Effective 1960
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	14,318 sqft (0.329 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	84-185
Street Address	148 DEAN AVE
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-1710
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number	218
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2016
Census Tract	442101

Owner

148 Dean Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	148 DEAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1710
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 17, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK
Nov 24, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 17, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 17, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202179072
Deed Book / Page	39524 / 503
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Jun 17, 2021
Property Address	148 DEAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1710
Document Number	039524-503
Book / Page	39524 / 503
Instrument Date	Jun 17, 2021
Instrument	79072
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 17, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
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
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	148 DEAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1710

Mortgage

Document Number	0000079073
Date	Jun 17, 2021
Instrument	79073

Lender

Name	CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Nov 24, 2017
Property Address	148 DEAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1710
Document Number	35620-364
Book / Page	035620 / 000364
Instrument Date	Nov 22, 2017
Instrument	112253
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Dec 12, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	20 SUSANS WAY FRANKLIN MA 020382359, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2359

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 148 Dean Ave was $6,026, up 9.4% from the year before.

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	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,026.00 (+9.44%)	$518,600 (+11.05%) Land $221,300 Building $297,300	$560,595 (-4.24%)
2024	$5,506.00 (+4.5%)	$467,000 (+11.51%) Land $221,300 Building $245,700	$585,390
2023	$5,269.00	$418,800 Land $204,700 Building $214,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 148 Dean Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 148 Dean Ave 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.

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 293 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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