4 Short St, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 4 Short St, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,220 sqft · built 1975
Lot Size	0.464 acres (20,229 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$640,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill	$7,124 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`112-005`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`112-005`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:245 L:060` `M:112 L:005`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,220 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,448 sqft
Basement Area	1,056 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,056 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1975
Effective Year Built	Effective 1975
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	20,229 sqft (0.464 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	112-005
Street Address	4 SHORT ST
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-1114
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number	60
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1003
Census Tract	442101

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	4 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1114
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 22, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK
Aug 18, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Nov 20, 2020	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Dec 13, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC
Dec 13, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 18, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Dec 13, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	41365 / 374
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 16, 2020
Prior Transfer Doc	038637-159
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Property Address	4 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1114
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	00040701-9
Date	Jul 22, 2022
Book Page	40701/9
Instrument	65264

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	301 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Aug 18, 2023
Property Address	4 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1114
Document Number	041365-374
Book / Page	41365 / 374
Instrument Date	Aug 18, 2023
Instrument	53545
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	4 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1114

Mortgage

Document Number	0000053546
Date	Aug 18, 2023
Instrument	53546

Lender

Name	FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Nov 20, 2020
Property Address	4 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1114
Document Number	38637-159
Book / Page	38637 / 159
Instrument Date	Nov 16, 2020
Instrument	130146
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	4 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1114

Mortgage

Document Number	38637-162
Date	Nov 20, 2020
Book Page	38637/162
Instrument	130147

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Dec 13, 2017
Property Address	4 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1114
Document Number	35666-494
Book / Page	35666 / 494
Instrument	118567
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 12, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$49.63
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants

Mortgage

Document Number	356660496
Date	Dec 13, 2017
Instrument	35666/0496

Lender

Name	NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	372 Months
Due	Dec 13, 2048

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Dec 13, 2017
Property Address	4 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1114
Document Number	35666-510
Book / Page	035666 / 000510
Instrument Date	Dec 12, 2017
Instrument	118569
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2018

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	4 SHORT ST FRANKLIN MA 020381114, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1114

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
Municipality	Franklin Town City
Unified School District	Franklin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$7,124.00 (+1.27%)	$613,100 (+2.75%) Land $328,100 Building $285,000	$698,060 (+17.81%)
2024	$7,035.00 (+4.42%)	$596,700 (+11.43%) Land $328,100 Building $268,600	$592,515
2023	$6,737.00	$535,500 Land $279,600 Building $255,900

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

Flood

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

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 199 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

4 Short St, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Property Summary

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Interior

Exterior

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Location & Zoning

Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Mortgage

Lender

Agreement

Interest

August 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Mortgage

Lender

Agreement

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Mortgage

Lender

Agreement

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Mortgage

Lender

Agreement

December 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Property Jurisdictions

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Flood

Wildfire

Drinking Water

Violations Reported to EPA

Internet Providers

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