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4 Forest St, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 4 Forest St, Franklin, MA 02038 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1961
Lot Size0.406 acres (17,685 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$500,000 (Aug 2021)
Tax Bill$5,981 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN32-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN32-042
Alternative APNs
  • FRAN M:313 L:075
  • M:032 L:042

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,408 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,758 sqft
Basement Area912 sqft
Unfinished Basement912 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1961
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1961
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area17,685 sqft (0.406 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number32-042
Street Address4 FOREST ST
CityFRANKLIN
StateMA
Zip02038-2502
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number75
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract442201

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records · APN 32-042

Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address4 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 06, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE INC
Mar 31, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
ROSS MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 06, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 06, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 31, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page39712 / 107
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Recording DateAug 06, 2021
Property Address4 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502
Document Number39712-107
Book / Page39712 / 107
Instrument DateAug 06, 2021
Instrument102890
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 20, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502

Mortgage

Document Number102891
DateAug 06, 2021
Instrument102891
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE INC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Recording DateMar 31, 2017
Property Address4 FOREST ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2502
Document Number35010-503
Book / Page35010 / 503
Instrument27763
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$44.47
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number350100506
DateMar 31, 2017
Instrument35010/0506
Lender
NameROSS MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 31, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
MunicipalityFranklin Town City
Unified School DistrictFranklin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,981.00 (+11.44%)$514,700 (+13.07%) Land $243,200 Building $271,500$612,180 (+0.22%)
2024$5,367.00 (-2.6%)$455,200 (+3.93%) Land $243,200 Building $212,000$610,850
2023$5,510.00$438,000 Land $245,200 Building $192,800

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Norfolk County (25021C), updated May 26, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 250214422011, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Nearby Flood Policies2 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2023)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimDec 2023, rainfall accumulation

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 98 locations within about half a mile of this property

ProviderTechnologyDownload / Upload (Mbps)
VerizonFiber2,300 / 2,300
XfinityCable2,000 / 250

Availability varies by address; speeds are provider-advertised maximums, not measured.

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