Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 17 Howard St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,966 sqft · built 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,220 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $292,300 (Jul 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $6,333 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 57-074 |
| Primary APN | 57-074 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,966 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,346 sqft |
| Basement Area | 879 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 879 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1865 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1865 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,220 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 57-074 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 HOWARD ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 116 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
17 Howard St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in July 2002.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 80 MILFORD ST, UPTON, MA 01568-1314 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2002126422 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Howard St was $6,333, up 5.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,333.00 (+5.51%) | $545,000 (+7.05%) Land $234,800 Building $310,200 |
| 2024 | $6,002.00 (-0.55%) | $509,100 (+6.13%) Land $234,800 Building $274,300 |
| 2023 | $6,035.00 | $479,700 Land $256,300 Building $223,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Howard 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
| 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 risk around 17 Howard 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 | 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 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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