Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 170 Forest St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,809 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.35 acres (59,198 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $7,500 (Sep 1977) |
| Tax Bill | $7,228 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9-006 |
| Primary APN | 9-006 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,809 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,514 sqft |
| Basement Area | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 59,198 sqft (1.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 9-006 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 170 FOREST ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2575 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
170 Forest St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1977.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2575 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| 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 | Sep 6, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 1977 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5378 / 120 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 170 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2575 |
| Document Number | 0040613-27 |
| Book / Page | 40613 / 27 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2022 |
| Instrument | 52788 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 170 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2575 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Forest St was $7,228, up 13% 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 | $7,228.00 (+12.99%) | $622,000 (+14.63%) Land $255,300 Building $366,700 | $745,940 (+7.27%) |
| 2024 | $6,397.00 (+0.68%) | $542,600 (+7.42%) Land $255,300 Building $287,300 | $695,400 |
| 2023 | $6,354.00 | $505,100 Land $257,400 Building $247,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Forest St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 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 risk around 170 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 95% of the US · lower than 90% 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 101 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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