Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 49 Prospect St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,935 sqft · built 1810 |
| Lot Size | 6.32 acres (275,691 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,774 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 21-021 |
| Primary APN | 21-021 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,935 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,375 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1810 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1810 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 275,691 sqft (6.32 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 21-021 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 49 PROSPECT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3433 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
49 Prospect St, a rural home, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in February 2026.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of October 9, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9 PROSPECT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3463 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 29295 / 306 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 042920-525 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 49 PROSPECT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3433 |
| Document Number | 042920-525 |
| Book / Page | 42920 / 525 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Instrument | 7958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 9 PROSPECT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3463 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 49 Prospect St was $5,774, down 5.5% 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 | $5,774.00 (-5.47%) | $496,929 (-4.08%) Land $338,829 Building $158,100 | $712,785 (+30.37%) |
| 2024 | $6,108.00 (+2.33%) | $518,079 (+9.18%) Land $338,479 Building $179,600 | $546,725 |
| 2023 | $5,969.00 | $474,506 Land $294,906 Building $179,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 49 Prospect 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 risk around 49 Prospect St is low, with 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 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.
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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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