483 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 483 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 2,301 sqft · built 1752
Lot Size	0.475 acres (20,687 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$415,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$7,771 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`86-012-A`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`86-012-A`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:263 L:024` `M:086 L:012=A`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,301 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,874 sqft
Basement Area	1,038 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,038 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1752
Effective Year Built	Effective 1752
Architectural Style	Historical
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	20,687 sqft (0.475 acres)
Pool Type	In-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	86-012-A
Street Address	483 CHESTNUT ST
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-1208
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Subdivision	FRANKLIN
Legal Lot Number	24
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3009
Census Tract	442204

Owner

483 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of October 5, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	483 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1208
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 19, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 28, 1992 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201766052
Deed Book / Page	35288 / 51
Transfer Doc	35288-51
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Jul 19, 2017
Property Address	483 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1208
Document Number	35288-51
Book / Page	035288 / 000051
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2017
Instrument	66052
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 8, 2017

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$415.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Quitclaim Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	483 CHESTNUT ST FRANKLIN MA 020381208, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1208

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 483 Chestnut St was $7,771, up 14.4% from the year before.

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	$7,771.00 (+14.36%)	$668,800 (+16.05%) Land $243,900 Building $424,900	$704,425 (+12.11%)
2024	$6,795.00 (-1.52%)	$576,300 (+5.07%) Land $243,900 Building $332,400	$628,330
2023	$6,900.00	$548,500 Land $246,000 Building $302,500

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 483 Chestnut St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

Wildfire risk around 483 Chestnut St 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 93% of the US · lower than 83% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

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 120 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