Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 271 Main St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,666 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.323 acres (14,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $288,600 (Feb 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $5,329 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 84-130 |
| Primary APN | 84-130 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,666 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 952 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,087 sqft (0.323 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 84-130 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 271 MAIN ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1819 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 442101 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Franklin Common Historic District listed 2005 · 80 contributing resources · NRIS 05000218 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
271 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2009.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 271 MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1819 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2004 |
| Deed Document Number | 200911866 |
| Deed Book / Page | 26331 / 596 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 271 MAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1819 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 039572-326 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39572/326 |
| Instrument | 85007 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2031 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 271 Main St was $5,329, up 3.7% 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 | $5,329.00 (+3.68%) | $458,600 (+5.18%) Land $236,300 Building $222,300 | $528,770 (-8.27%) |
| 2024 | $5,140.00 (-5.34%) | $436,000 (+1.02%) Land $236,300 Building $199,700 | $576,460 |
| 2023 | $5,430.00 | $431,600 Land $257,900 Building $173,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 271 Main 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 271 Main St is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 287 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 / 250 |
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