488 Summer St, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 488 Summer St, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,990 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size1.28 acres (55,757 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$650,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$7,684 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN50-020

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN50-020
Alternative APNs
  • FRAN M:302 L:006
  • M:050 L:020

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,990 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,712 sqft
Basement Area988 sqft
Unfinished Basement988 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1984
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1984
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area55,757 sqft (1.28 acres)
Garage TypeAttached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number50-020
Street Address488 SUMMER ST
CityFRANKLIN
StateMA
Zip02038-1414
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number6
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract442203

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address488 SUMMER ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1414
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 5, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 5, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20231521862
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Recording DateJun 5, 2023
Property Address488 SUMMER ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1414
Document Number0001521862
Instrument DateJun 5, 2023
Instrument1521862
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 23, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address488 SUMMER ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1414

Mortgage

Document Number0001521863
DateJun 5, 2023
Instrument1521863
Lender
NameRICHARD A PARRELLA
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
MunicipalityFranklin Town City
Unified School DistrictFranklin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,684.00 (+13.97%)$661,300 (+15.65%) Land $254,100 Building $407,200$776,625 (+11.32%)
2024$6,742.00 (-1.66%)$571,800 (+4.92%) Land $254,100 Building $317,700$697,680
2023$6,856.00$545,000 Land $256,200 Building $288,800

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 147 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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