Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 254 Beaver St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,029 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $5,428 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 74-021 |
| Primary APN | 74-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,029 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,398 sqft |
| Basement Area | 288 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 288 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 74-021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 254 BEAVER ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 442101 |
254 Beaver St, a duplex, is owned by a company that bought it in August 2016.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 308 W CENTRAL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2167 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Beaver St was $5,428, up 4.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,428.00 (+4.53%) | $467,100 (+6.04%) Land $236,400 Building $230,700 |
| 2024 | $5,193.00 (-2.75%) | $440,500 (+3.77%) Land $236,400 Building $204,100 |
| 2023 | $5,340.00 | $424,500 Land $258,100 Building $166,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 254 Beaver 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 · 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 |
| 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 risk around 254 Beaver 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 54 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 / 2,000 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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