Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 278 Lincoln St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,060 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 1.42 acres (62,029 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Oct 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $10,554 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Nov 2020 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-001-02 |
| Primary APN | 102-001-02 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,060 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,684 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,596 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,596 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 62,029 sqft (1.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 102-001-02 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 LINCOLN ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1528 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MARY NORA ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 442103 |
278 Lincoln St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of August 26, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 LINCOLN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1528 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Nov 24, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2006114847 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24130 / 363 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000055652 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 278 LINCOLN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1528 |
| Document Number | 0000055652 |
| Book / Page | 43285 / 178 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202655652 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 278 LINCOLN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1528 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 278 LINCOLN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1528 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38653-544 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38653/544 |
| Instrument | 131871 |
| Name | ROCKLAND TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 541 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2065 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Lincoln St was $10,554, up 6.2% 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 | $10,554.00 (+6.23%) | $908,300 (+7.78%) Land $255,900 Building $652,400 | $938,695 (+3.34%) |
| 2024 | $9,935.00 (+7.23%) | $842,700 (+14.42%) Land $255,900 Building $586,800 | $908,390 |
| 2023 | $9,265.00 | $736,500 Land $266,900 Building $469,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 278 Lincoln St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 278 Lincoln 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 123 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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