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159 Franklin St, Apt E3, Stoneham, MA 02180 Property Records

Middlesex County and Stoneham Town property record for 159 Franklin St, Apt E3, Stoneham, MA 02180

Property Summary

Property TypeCondominium
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 978 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size2.71 acres (118,393 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$320,000 (May 2019)
Tax Bill$4,170 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2019 Sale
Apr 2018 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNSTON M:08 B:000 L:IIE3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNSTON M:08 B:000 L:IIE3
Alternative APN
  • 7858

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Units40 Units
Stories1 Story
Building Area978 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,058 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleCondo/Apartment
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeFlat
Roof MaterialTar & Gravel
Lot Area118,393 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Account Number7858
Street Address159 FRANKLIN ST, E3
CitySTONEHAM
StateMA
Zip02180-1528
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium
Local Zoning CodeRB
Legal SubdivisionVILLA GRANDE
Legal Lot NumberIIE3
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Township / Civil DivisionSTONEHAM
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract337102

Owner

159 Franklin St, Apt E3 is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address159 FRANKLIN ST, E3, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1528
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 22, 2019Condominium Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Apr 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page72641 / 100
Transfer Doc70897-34
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2019: Condominium Deed, Transfer

Document TypeCondominium Deed
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Recording DateMay 22, 2019
Property Address159 FRANKLIN ST APT E3, E3, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1528
Document Number72641-100
Book / Page072641 / 000100
Instrument DateMay 17, 2019
Instrument67225
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 11, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,459.20
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address159 FRANKLIN ST #E3 STONEHAM MA 021801528, E3, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1528

April 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionSTONEHAM MA
Recording DateApr 20, 2018
Property Address159 FRANKLIN ST APT E3, E3, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1528
Document Number70897-34
Book / Page070897 / 000034
Instrument DateApr 20, 2018
Instrument54105
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 8, 2018

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$1,390.80
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 FRANKLIN ST #E3 STONEHAM MA 021801528, E3, STONEHAM, MA 02180-1528

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 159 Franklin St, Apt E3 was $4,170, up 9.7% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyMiddlesex County
County SubdivisionStoneham Town
Unified School DistrictStoneham School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$4,170.00 (+9.74%)$414,500 (+11.57%) Building $414,500$390,651 (+11.35%)
2025$3,800.00 (-6.84%)$371,500 (-3.56%) Building $371,500$350,835 (-2.02%)
2024$4,079.00 (+9.12%)$385,200 (+14.37%) Building $385,200$358,055
2023$3,738.00$336,800 Building $336,800

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 E3 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 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 E3 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemSTONEHAM WATER DEPT (MWRA SUPPLY)
serves 23,244 people · EPA ID MA3284000
Water SourcePurchased surface water from MWRA
Last State InspectionNov 2024
Lead1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
not recorded as resolved · Sep 2018
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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

ProviderMax 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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