Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA 02038 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,661 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.368 acres (16,039 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,786 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-070 |
| Primary APN | 56-070 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,661 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,726 sqft |
| Basement Area | 863 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 863 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,039 sqft (0.368 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 56-070 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 COTTAGE ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 171 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records · APN 56-070
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 COTTAGE ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Municipality | Franklin Town City |
| Unified School District | Franklin School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,786.00 (+3.95%) | $497,900 (+5.46%) Land $236,700 Building $261,200 | $638,020 (+16.29%) |
| 2024 | $5,566.00 (-4.63%) | $472,100 (+1.77%) Land $236,700 Building $235,400 | $548,625 |
| 2023 | $5,836.00 | $463,900 Land $258,400 Building $205,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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