Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 52 Plain St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,284 sqft · built 1962 |
| Lot Size | 0.359 acres (15,625 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $209,600 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $5,645 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 135-024 |
| Primary APN | 135-024 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,284 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,416 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,044 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,044 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1962 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,625 sqft (0.359 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 135-024 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 52 PLAIN ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-2629 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 442103 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of September 30, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 52 PLAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2629 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 22, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 38746-566 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 52 PLAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2629 |
| Document Number | 0000065940 |
| Book / Page | 43359 / 66 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202665940 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 PLAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2629 |
| Document Number | 0000065940, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43359/66 |
| Instrument | 202665940 |
| Name | DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Property Address | 52 PLAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2629 |
| Document Number | 38746-566 |
| Book / Page | 38746 / 566 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 142426 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 52 PLAIN ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-2629 |
| Document Number | 38746-569 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38746/569 |
| Instrument | 142427 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
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 | $5,645.00 (+3.9%) | $485,800 (+5.43%) Land $236,600 Building $249,200 | $535,515 (+7.41%) |
| 2024 | $5,433.00 (-4.62%) | $460,800 (+1.77%) Land $236,600 Building $224,200 | $498,560 |
| 2023 | $5,696.00 | $452,800 Land $258,300 Building $194,500 |
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 · 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 11 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2005–2010) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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.
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 147 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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