17 Howard Pl, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 17 Howard Pl, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,141 sqft · built 1865
Lot Size	0.171 acres (7,427 sqft)
Owner	2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale	$305,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$5,486 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Refinance Mar 2023 Transfer + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`57-064`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`57-064`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:296 L:005` `M:057 L:064`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,141 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,509 sqft
Basement Area	712 sqft
Unfinished Basement	712 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1865
Effective Year Built	Effective 1865
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Asbestos
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	7,427 sqft (0.171 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	57-064
Street Address	17 HOWARD PL
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-2429
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number	5
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2008
Census Tract	442204

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address	65 MAPLE ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1511
Owner Type	Company
Vesting	Trust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 27, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Mar 7, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Apr 27, 2022	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim
Aug 18, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance MORTGAGE NETWORK INC
Jul 21, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE NTWK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 21, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 21, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 30, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	35296 / 190
Last Transfer Date	Oct 7, 2022
Transfer Doc	0041086-18
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Property Address	17 HOWARD PL, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2429
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	039671-384
Date	Jul 27, 2021
Book Page	39671/384
Instrument	97651

Lender

Name	NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

March 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Mar 7, 2023
Property Address	17 HOWARD PL, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2429
Document Number	0041086-18
Book / Page	41086 / 18
Instrument Date	Oct 7, 2022
Instrument	13106
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 24, 2023

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	65 MAPLE ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1511

April 2022: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Apr 27, 2022
Property Address	17 HOWARD PL, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2429
Document Number	040493-140
Book / Page	40493 / 140
Instrument Date	Apr 26, 2022
Instrument	36661
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 15, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	17 HOWARD PL, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2429

August 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Property Address	17 HOWARD PL, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2429
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	38223-570
Date	Aug 18, 2020
Book Page	38223/570
Instrument	83607

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE NETWORK INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2050

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Jul 21, 2017
Property Address	17 HOWARD PL, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2429
Document Number	35296-190
Book / Page	035296 / 000190
Instrument Date	Jul 13, 2017
Instrument	67214
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 21, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$305.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17 HOWARD PL FRANKLIN MA 020382429, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2429

Mortgage

Document Number	35296-192
Date	Jul 21, 2017
Book Page	035296/000192
Instrument	67215

Lender

Name	MORTGAGE NTWK
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 20, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
Municipality	Franklin Town City
Unified School District	Franklin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$5,486.00 (+7.53%)	$472,100 (+9.11%) Land $219,900 Building $252,200	$491,150 (+5.15%)
2024	$5,102.00 (+11.94%)	$432,700 (+19.43%) Land $219,900 Building $212,800	$467,115
2023	$4,558.00	$362,300 Land $204,600 Building $157,700

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 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

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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	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	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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 305 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

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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