Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 287 Cottage St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.234 acres (10,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,495 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Transfer Dec 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-030 |
| Primary APN | 56-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,832 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,197 sqft (0.234 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 56-030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 287 COTTAGE ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 168 |
| 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 56-030
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 430 FRANKLIN VILLAGE DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-4007 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 12, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201840861 |
| Deed Book / Page | 36001 / 167 |
| Transfer Doc | 29297-477 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 287 COTTAGE ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3024 |
| Document Number | 36001-167 |
| Book / Page | 036001 / 000167 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40861 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 46 LENOX DR FRANKLIN MA 020381189, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1189 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 287 COTTAGE ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3024 |
| Document Number | 35666-36 |
| Book / Page | 035666 / 000036 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 118454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $386.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 287 COTTAGE ST FRANKLIN MA 020383024, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3024 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| Municipality | Franklin Town City |
| Unified School District | Franklin School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,495.00 (+6.33%) | $645,000 (+7.88%) Land $235,300 Building $409,700 |
| 2024 | $7,049.00 (+1.42%) | $597,900 (+8.22%) Land $235,300 Building $362,600 |
| 2023 | $6,950.00 | $552,500 Land $256,800 Building $295,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 26, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
Based on FCC filings for 71 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | FRANKLIN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 33,706 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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