Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 297 Lincoln St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.884 acres (38,494 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $182,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,737 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Jun 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 102-090 |
| Primary APN | 102-090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 672 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,488 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 672 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 38,494 sqft (0.884 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 102-090 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 297 LINCOLN ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1527 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 442101 |
297 Lincoln St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2012.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 LINCOLN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1527 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Jun 5, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 30269 / 199 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 297 LINCOLN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040351-208 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40351/208 |
| Instrument | 18191 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 277 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 297 LINCOLN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1527 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 041812-226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2024 |
| Book Page | 41812/226 |
| Instrument | 34144 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 253 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2045 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Lincoln St was $4,737, up 2.6% 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 | $4,737.00 (+2.58%) | $407,700 (+4.08%) Land $248,200 Building $159,500 | $365,560 (+4.68%) |
| 2024 | $4,618.00 (-1.79%) | $391,700 (+4.79%) Land $248,200 Building $143,500 | $349,220 |
| 2023 | $4,702.00 | $373,800 Land $258,900 Building $114,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Lincoln St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 297 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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