Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 40 Sherman Ave, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,685 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.533 acres (23,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $440,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $7,180 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Refinance Jun 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 93-077 |
| Primary APN | 93-077 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,685 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,862 sqft |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,200 sqft (0.533 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 93-077 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 SHERMAN AVE |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 98 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 442101 |
40 Sherman Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2018.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 SHERMAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Jun 28, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LEADER BANK NA |
| Jun 25, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer FIRST CHOICE LOAN SVC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 36083 / 313 |
| Transfer Doc | 036083-313 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 40 SHERMAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1637 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38059-110 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 6, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38059/110 |
| Instrument | 64601 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 40 SHERMAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1637 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 36920-256 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Book Page | 36920/256 |
| Instrument | 53022 |
| Name | LEADER BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 40 SHERMAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1637 |
| Document Number | 36083-313 |
| Book / Page | 36083 / 313 |
| Instrument | 52310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $52.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 SHERMAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1637 |
| Document Number | 360830316 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36083/0316 |
| Name | FIRST CHOICE LOAN SVC |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 25, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Sherman Ave was $7,180, up 4.9% 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 | $7,180.00 (+4.92%) | $617,900 (+6.46%) Land $244,500 Building $373,400 | $645,810 (-0.56%) |
| 2024 | $6,843.00 (+3.79%) | $580,400 (+10.74%) Land $244,500 Building $335,900 | $649,420 |
| 2023 | $6,593.00 | $524,100 Land $255,100 Building $269,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 40 Sherman Ave 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 40 Sherman Ave 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 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 205 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 |
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