230 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 230 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,849 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.47 acres (20,486 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$405,000 (Sep 2020)
Tax Bill	$6,046 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`76-059`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`76-059`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:280 L:064` `M:076 L:059`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,849 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,087 sqft
Basement Area	863 sqft
Unfinished Basement	863 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	20,486 sqft (0.47 acres)
Garage Type	Detached
Pool Type	In-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	76-059
Street Address	230 CHESTNUT ST
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-3927
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Subdivision	FRANKLIN
Legal Lot Number	64
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2004
Census Tract	442203

Owner

230 Chestnut St, a duplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2020.

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	244 WASHINGTON ST, WESTWOOD, MA 02090-1330
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 25, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 15, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	38391 / 566
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 22, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	38391-566
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Sep 25, 2020
Property Address	230 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3927
Document Number	38391-566
Book / Page	38391 / 566
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2020
Instrument	101960
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA

Mortgage

Document Number	101961
Date	Sep 25, 2020
Instrument	101961

Lender

Name	BANK OF ENGLAND

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 230 Chestnut St was $6,046, up 12% from the year before.

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
Municipality	Franklin Town City
Unified School District	Franklin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2025	$6,046.00 (+11.96%)	$520,300 (+13.6%) Land $243,900 Building $276,400
2024	$5,400.00 (-0.02%)	$458,000 (+6.69%) Land $243,900 Building $214,100
2023	$5,401.00	$429,300 Land $245,900 Building $183,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 230 Chestnut 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	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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 230 Chestnut 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 123 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