Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 259 Prospect St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,436 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 1.86 acres (81,283 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,900 (May 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $8,615 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-003-04 |
| Primary APN | 28-003-04 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,436 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,326 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,044 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 81,283 sqft (1.86 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 28-003-04 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 PROSPECT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3405 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
259 Prospect St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2020.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 PROSPECT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3405 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 37932-411 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Property Address | 259 PROSPECT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3405 |
| Document Number | 37932-411 |
| Book / Page | 037932 / 000411 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 50466 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 259 PROSPECT ST FRANKLIN MA 020383405, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3405 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Prospect St was $8,615, up 3.5% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,615.00 (+3.5%) | $741,400 (+5.01%) Land $351,600 Building $389,800 | $978,975 (+1.68%) |
| 2024 | $8,324.00 (+0.29%) | $706,000 (+7%) Land $351,600 Building $354,400 | $962,825 |
| 2023 | $8,300.00 | $659,800 Land $305,400 Building $354,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 259 Prospect 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 259 Prospect 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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