5 Catherine Ave, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 5 Catherine Ave, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,631 sqft · built 1993
Lot Size0.533 acres (23,196 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$995,000 (Nov 2023)
Tax Bill$9,934 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Mortgage
Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN115-042

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN115-042
Alternative APNs
  • FRAN M:236 L:069
  • M:115 L:042

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,631 sqft Living Area
Gross Area5,088 sqft
Basement Area1,451 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,451 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1993
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1993
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area23,196 sqft (0.533 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Pool TypeIn-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Account Number115-042
Street Address5 CATHERINE AVE
CityFRANKLIN
StateMA
Zip02038-2787
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionMINE BROOK ESTATES
Legal Lot Number69
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract442104

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 5, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Nov 3, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
Jun 8, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BANK
Jul 19, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
MIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 3, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 16, 1993 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202373060
Deed Book / Page41496 / 150
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Property Address5 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 28, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number042866-543
DateJan 5, 2026
Book Page42866/543
Instrument432
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueFeb 1, 2041

November 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Recording DateNov 3, 2023
Property Address5 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787
Document Number041496-150
Book / Page41496 / 150
Instrument DateNov 3, 2023
Instrument73060
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
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
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address5 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787

Mortgage

Document Number0000073061
DateNov 3, 2023
Instrument73061
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

June 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Property Address5 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 17, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number039487-574
DateJun 8, 2021
Book Page39487/574
Instrument74507
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueJul 1, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

July 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Property Address5 CATHERINE AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2787
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number36980-194
DateJul 19, 2019
Book Page36980/194
Instrument60860
Lender
NameMIDDLESEX SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueAug 1, 2049

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$9,934.00 (-1.81%)$854,900 (-0.37%) Land $357,500 Building $497,400$1,038,445 (+12.53%)
2024$10,117.00 (+5.66%)$858,100 (+12.74%) Land $357,500 Building $500,600$922,830
2023$9,575.00$761,100 Land $341,600 Building $419,500

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 Policies1 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% of Massachusetts
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
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 SystemFRANKLIN WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 33,706 people · EPA ID MA2101000
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 243 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

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