Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 42 Washington St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.468 acres (20,395 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,689 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 56-125 |
| Primary APN | 56-125 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,780 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,108 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,108 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,395 sqft (0.468 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 56-125 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 WASHINGTON ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
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 | 42 WASHINGTON ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Sep 28, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 23, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 28, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 41262 / 434 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Property Address | 42 WASHINGTON ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3019 |
| Document Number | 041262-434 |
| Book / Page | 41262 / 434 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 38473 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 WASHINGTON ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3019 |
| Document Number | 0000038474 |
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| Date | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 38474 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Property Address | 42 WASHINGTON ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3019 |
| Document Number | 0040838-61 |
| Book / Page | 40838 / 61 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 84993 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 48 WASHINGTON ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3019 |
| Document Number | 0000084994 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 84994 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $5,689.00 (+14.72%) | $489,600 (+16.41%) Land $243,800 Building $245,800 | $593,370 (+2.44%) |
| 2024 | $4,959.00 (-3.54%) | $420,600 (+2.91%) Land $243,800 Building $176,800 | $579,215 |
| 2023 | $5,141.00 | $408,700 Land $245,900 Building $162,800 |
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
| 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.
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 | 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 305 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 |
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