Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 28 High St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,518 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.467 acres (20,334 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $430,000 (May 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $9,203 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75-026 |
| Primary APN | 75-026 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,518 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,433 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,544 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,544 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Victorian |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,334 sqft (0.467 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Wood Furnace |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 75-026 |
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| Street Address | 28 HIGH ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 192 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| 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.
28 High St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2008.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 HIGH ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 15, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200846752 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25763 / 484 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 28 HIGH ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 34895-568 |
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| Date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 34895/568 |
| Instrument | 11194 |
| Name | CBC NATIONAL BK |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 High St was $9,203, down 0.6% 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 | $9,203.00 (-0.64%) | $792,000 (+0.81%) Land $356,700 Building $435,300 | $637,450 (-0.78%) |
| 2024 | $9,262.00 (-4.84%) | $785,600 (+1.54%) Land $356,700 Building $428,900 | $642,485 |
| 2023 | $9,733.00 | $773,700 Land $340,800 Building $432,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 High 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 28 High 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 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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