Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 221 Plain St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,381 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.383 acres (16,666 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,424 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-049 |
| Primary APN | 135-049 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,381 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,377 sqft |
| Basement Area | 794 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 794 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,666 sqft (0.383 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 135-049 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 221 PLAIN ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2628 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN 641 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 442103 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 221 PLAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2628 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2007153110 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25073 / 491 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 221 PLAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2628 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 037356-526 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Book Page | 37356/526 |
| Instrument | 107156 |
| Name | DIGITAL FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2034 |
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 | $5,424.00 (+3.61%) | $466,800 (+5.14%) Land $236,900 Building $229,900 | $450,395 (+1.74%) |
| 2024 | $5,235.00 (-5.3%) | $444,000 (+1.05%) Land $236,900 Building $207,100 | $442,700 |
| 2023 | $5,528.00 | $439,400 Land $258,600 Building $180,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2005–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 171 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 USA.
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