Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 216 Forest St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 922 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,732 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,063 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4-002 |
| Primary APN | 4-002 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 922 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,786 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 65,732 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 4-002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 216 FOREST ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2541 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
216 Forest St is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2541 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Forest St was $6,063, up 10.5% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,063.00 (+10.54%) | $521,800 (+12.17%) Land $257,600 Building $264,200 | $495,615 (-1.75%) |
| 2024 | $5,485.00 (-2.92%) | $465,200 (+3.58%) Land $257,600 Building $207,600 | $504,450 |
| 2023 | $5,650.00 | $449,100 Land $259,800 Building $189,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 216 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 216 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 62 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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