Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 16 Forest St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,644 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.348 acres (15,150 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,561 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Refinance May 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-039 |
| Primary APN | 32-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,644 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,879 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,150 sqft (0.348 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32-039 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 16 FOREST ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2502 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
16 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 19, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Personal Representative Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CHRISTOPHER A DONATO |
| Oct 23, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CITIZENS BK/RI |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202165776 |
| Deed Book / Page | 39414 / 483 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 16 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 40056-388 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 40056/388 |
| Instrument | 143350 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 16 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502 |
| Document Number | 39414-483 |
| Book / Page | 39414 / 483 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 65776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502 |
| Document Number | 65777 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 65777 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Property Address | 16 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502 |
| Document Number | 37968-239 |
| Book / Page | 037968 / 000239 |
| Instrument Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 54736 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $240.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 115 JONATHAN ST GARDNER MA 014401905, GARDNER, MA 01440-1905 |
| Document Number | 37968-242 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Book Page | 037968/000242 |
| Instrument | 54737 |
| Name | CHRISTOPHER A DONATO |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 16 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502 |
| Document Number | 36394-425 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 FOREST ST FRANKLIN MA 020382502, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502 |
| Document Number | 36394-425 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 29, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036394/000425 |
| Instrument | 96700 |
| Name | CITIZENS BK/RI |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 28, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 16 Forest St was $6,561, up 12.7% 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 | $6,561.00 (+12.67%) | $564,600 (+14.31%) Land $242,500 Building $322,100 | $673,645 (+0.08%) |
| 2024 | $5,823.00 (-2.17%) | $493,900 (+4.4%) Land $242,500 Building $251,400 | $673,075 |
| 2023 | $5,952.00 | $473,100 Land $244,500 Building $228,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 16 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 16 Forest St 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 | 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 98 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 |
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