Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 53 Mill St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 943 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.379 acres (16,514 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $518,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,860 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 86-063 |
| Primary APN | 86-063 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 943 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,811 sqft |
| Basement Area | 476 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 476 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Split Level |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,514 sqft (0.379 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 86-063 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 53 MILL ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1224 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 442203 |
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 MILL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1224 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants in Common |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 13, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202555908 |
| Deed Book / Page | 42585 / 270 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 53 MILL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1224 |
| Document Number | 042585-270 |
| Book / Page | 42585 / 270 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 55908 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 53 MILL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1224 |
| Document Number | 0000055909 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Instrument | 55909 |
| Name | BAYCOAST MORTGAGE COMPANY |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
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 | $5,860.00 (+1.84%) | $504,300 (+3.34%) Land $325,900 Building $178,400 | $489,155 (-7.99%) |
| 2024 | $5,754.00 (+2.77%) | $488,000 (+9.64%) Land $325,900 Building $162,100 | $531,620 |
| 2023 | $5,599.00 | $445,100 Land $283,000 Building $162,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 86% 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 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 |
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