Middlesex County and Stoneham Town property record for 159 Franklin St, Apt B2, Stoneham, MA 02180
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 620 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 2.71 acres (118,393 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $207,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,549 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Foreclosure Jun 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | STON M:08 B:000 L:IIB2 |
| Primary APN | STON M:08 B:000 L:IIB2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Units | 40 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 620 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 680 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Tar & Gravel |
| Lot Area | 118,393 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
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| Account Number | 7858 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 159 FRANKLIN ST, B2 |
| City | STONEHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02180-1525 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | RB |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLA GRANDE |
| Legal Lot Number | IIB2 |
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | STONEHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 337102 |
159 Franklin St, Apt B2 is owned by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 47 WORTH ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-6325 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | Foreclosure Foreclosure Auction |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Condominium Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
| Apr 28, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 19, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 85357 / 363 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 085357-363 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Property Address | 159 FRANKLIN ST APT B2, B2, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1525 |
| Document Number | 085357-363 |
| Book / Page | 85357 / 363 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 29862 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 47 WORTH ST, MELROSE, MA 02176-6325 |
| Document Type | Condominium Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 159 FRANKLIN ST APT B2, B2, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1525 |
| Document Number | 080340-388 |
| Book / Page | 80340 / 388 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 96908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 15, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 FRANKLIN ST # II, II, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1542 |
| Document Number | 0000096909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 96909 |
| Name | EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.13% |
| Type Change Date | Jul 1, 2032 |
| Max Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Index | Other |
| Document Number | 080340-412 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Book Page | 80340/412 |
| Instrument | 96910 |
| Name | EAST CAMBRIDGE SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | STONEHAM MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 159 FRANKLIN ST APT B2, B2, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1525 |
| Document Number | 69203-16 |
| Book / Page | 069203 / 000016 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 61967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 16, 2017 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $775.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 159 FRANKLIN ST #IIB2 STONEHAM MA 021801542, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1542 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Franklin St, Apt B2 was $2,549, up 9.6% from the year before.
Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex County |
| County Subdivision | Stoneham Town |
| Unified School District | Stoneham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,549.00 (+9.63%) | $253,400 (+11.48%) Building $253,400 | $297,825 (-2.34%) |
| 2025 | $2,325.00 (-8.03%) | $227,300 (-4.78%) Building $227,300 | $304,950 (+1.26%) |
| 2024 | $2,528.00 (+7.07%) | $238,700 (+12.22%) Building $238,700 | $301,150 |
| 2023 | $2,361.00 | $212,700 Building $212,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 159 Franklin St, Apt B2 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 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 | 3 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 risk around 159 Franklin St, Apt B2 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 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | STONEHAM WATER DEPT (MWRA SUPPLY) serves 23,244 people · EPA ID MA3284000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli not recorded as resolved · Sep 2018 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 287 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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