Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 23 James St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,178 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $252,000 (Mar 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $4,973 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 49-044 |
| Primary APN | 49-044 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,178 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,718 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,178 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,178 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,998 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 49-044 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 23 JAMES ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2432 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PARKMAN COURT |
| Legal Lot Number | 100 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
23 James St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2010.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 23 JAMES ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2432 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201029184 |
| Deed Book / Page | 27562 / 274 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 23 James St was $4,973, up 3.2% 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 | $4,973.00 (+3.2%) | $428,000 (+4.72%) Land $237,700 Building $190,300 | $512,620 (+5.87%) |
| 2024 | $4,819.00 (-6.17%) | $408,700 (+0.1%) Land $237,700 Building $171,000 | $484,215 |
| 2023 | $5,136.00 | $408,300 Land $259,500 Building $148,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 23 James 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 23 James 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 |
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