Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 4 Shepard Rd, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 960 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.512 acres (22,285 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,628 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Refinance Oct 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 132-093 |
| Primary APN | 132-093 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,060 sqft |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,285 sqft (0.512 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 132-093 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 4 SHEPARD RD |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1024 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4015 |
| Census Tract | 442103 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4 SHEPARD RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1024 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Oct 21, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202291194 |
| Deed Book / Page | 40880 / 383 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 040880-383 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 4 SHEPARD RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1024 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0041656-79 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Book Page | 41656/79 |
| Instrument | 11405 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 337 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Property Address | 4 SHEPARD RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1024 |
| Document Number | 040880-383 |
| Book / Page | 40880 / 383 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 91194 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 4 SHEPARD RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1024 |
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 | $6,628.00 (+0.12%) | $570,400 (+1.59%) Land $328,700 Building $241,700 | $578,835 (+0.46%) |
| 2024 | $6,620.00 (+5.41%) | $561,500 (+12.48%) Land $328,700 Building $232,800 | $576,175 |
| 2023 | $6,280.00 | $499,200 Land $280,200 Building $219,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 (2005–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 193 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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