Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 256 Union St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 9 bd · 3 ba · 2,418 sqft · built 1850 |
| Lot Size | 0.278 acres (12,131 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $630,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $7,433 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 65-069 |
| Primary APN | 65-069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 9 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 18 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,418 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,925 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,233 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,233 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,131 sqft (0.278 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 65-069 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 UNION ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2184 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3020 |
| Census Tract | 442101 |
256 Union St, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 HARMONY TRL, HOPEDALE, MA 01747-1427 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 6, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage ONTO MORTGAGE |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 5, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2021153065 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40135 / 398 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 UNION ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2184 |
| Document Number | 040136-223 |
| Book / Page | 40136 / 223 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 153156 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 18 HARMONY TRL, HOPEDALE, MA 01747-1427 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 256 UNION ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2184 |
| Document Number | 040135-398 |
| Book / Page | 40135 / 398 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 153065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 UNION ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2184 |
| Document Number | 0000153066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 153066 |
| Name | ONTO MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 256 UNION ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2184 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 38445-283 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38445/283 |
| Instrument | 107915 |
| Name | DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Union St was $7,433, up 9.1% 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 | $7,433.00 (+9.1%) | $639,700 (+10.69%) Land $235,800 Building $403,900 |
| 2024 | $6,813.00 (+2.56%) | $577,900 (+9.43%) Land $235,800 Building $342,100 |
| 2023 | $6,643.00 | $528,100 Land $257,400 Building $270,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 256 Union 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 256 Union 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 282 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 |
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