Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 198 E Central St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,600 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.149 acres (6,482 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $6,496 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67-099 |
| Primary APN | 67-099 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,600 sqft Total Area |
| Gross Area | 7,324 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,998 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,998 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,482 sqft (0.149 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 67-099 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 E CENTRAL ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1464 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential |
| Legal Lot Number | 85 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 442203 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of June 8, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 NEWELL DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-4234 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 42689 / 284 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Property Address | 198 E CENTRAL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1464 |
| Document Number | 042689-284 |
| Book / Page | 42689 / 284 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 70606 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 NEWELL DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-4234 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $6,496.00 (+2.92%) | $559,000 (+4.41%) Land $250,400 Building $308,600 |
| 2024 | $6,312.00 (+4.99%) | $535,400 (+12.03%) Land $239,800 Building $295,600 |
| 2023 | $6,012.00 | $477,900 Land $218,500 Building $259,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 | 2 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.
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 | Indirect within 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 297 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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