Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 16 Bent St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1967 |
| Lot Size | 0.349 acres (15,198 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,188 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 139-024 |
| Primary APN | 139-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,235 sqft |
| Basement Area | 974 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 974 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1967 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1967 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,198 sqft (0.349 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 139-024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 BENT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4012 |
| Census Tract | 442103 |
16 Bent St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2016.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 BENT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2016 |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2016 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Deed Document Number | 20161353322 |
| Transfer Doc | 1202940 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Bent St was $6,188, up 4.3% from the year before.
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 | $6,188.00 (+4.28%) | $532,500 (+5.8%) Land $242,600 Building $289,900 | $441,750 (-7.28%) |
| 2024 | $5,934.00 (+2.08%) | $503,300 (+8.92%) Land $242,600 Building $260,700 | $476,425 |
| 2023 | $5,813.00 | $462,100 Land $253,000 Building $209,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Bent St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2005.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2005–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 16 Bent St 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 | 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 113 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 | 2,000 / 2,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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