Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 153 Forest St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,404 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 1.21 acres (52,708 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $288,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,508 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 17-009 |
| Primary APN | 17-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,404 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,832 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 52,708 sqft (1.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 17-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 153 FOREST ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2526 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 153 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2526 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007119891 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25292 / 177 |
| Transfer Doc | 25292-177 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $5,508.00 (+9.57%) | $474,000 (+11.16%) Land $253,000 Building $221,000 | $526,015 (-2.81%) |
| 2024 | $5,027.00 (-3.27%) | $426,400 (+3.22%) Land $253,000 Building $173,400 | $541,215 |
| 2023 | $5,197.00 | $413,100 Land $255,100 Building $158,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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