159 Franklin St, Apt C4, Stoneham, MA 02180 Property Records

Middlesex County and Stoneham Town property record for 159 Franklin St, Apt C4, Stoneham, MA 02180

Property Summary

Property Type	Condominium
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 868 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size	2.71 acres (118,393 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$265,000 (Dec 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,316 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`STON M:08 B:000 L:IIC4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`STON M:08 B:000 L:IIC4`
Alternative APN	`7858`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Units	40 Units
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	868 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	948 sqft

Exterior

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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating Fuel	Electric

Location & Zoning

Account Number	7858
Street Address	159 FRANKLIN ST, C4
City	STONEHAM
State	MA
Zip	02180-1529
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning Code	RB
Legal Lot Number	IIC4
Jurisdiction	STONEHAM MA
Township / Civil Division	STONEHAM
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	337102

Owner

159 Franklin St, Apt C4 is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2020.

Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	159 FRANKLIN ST, C4, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1529
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 15, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 15, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Mar 29, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020238715
Deed Book / Page	76431 / 568
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 10, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	0000238715
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	STONEHAM MA
Recording Date	Dec 15, 2020
Property Address	159 FRANKLIN ST APT C4, C4, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1529
Document Number	76431-568
Book / Page	76431 / 568
Instrument Date	Dec 10, 2020
Instrument	238715
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

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
Address	159 FRANKLIN ST # I, I, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1542

Mortgage

Document Number	238716
Date	Dec 15, 2020
Instrument	238716

Lender

Name	CENTURY BANK & TRUST
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Franklin St, Apt C4 was $3,316, up 9.7% from the year before.

Source: Middlesex County and Stoneham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Middlesex County
County Subdivision	Stoneham Town
Unified School District	Stoneham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026	$3,316.00 (+9.66%)	$329,600 (+11.5%) Building $329,600	$313,411 (+1.01%)
2025	$3,024.00 (-8.14%)	$295,600 (-4.92%) Building $295,600	$310,270 (-1.24%)
2024	$3,292.00 (+9.04%)	$310,900 (+14.3%) Building $310,900	$314,165
2023	$3,019.00	$272,000 Building $272,000

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 159 Franklin St, Apt C4 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

Wildfire risk around 159 Franklin St, Apt C4 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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