55 Hillside Rd, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 55 Hillside Rd, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,816 sqft · built 1923
Lot Size	0.504 acres (21,946 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$790,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$9,250 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage May 2017 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`75-120`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`75-120`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:279 L:099` `M:075 L:120`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,816 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,442 sqft
Basement Area	1,576 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,576 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1923
Effective Year Built	Effective 1923
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	21,946 sqft (0.504 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	75-120
Street Address	55 HILLSIDE RD
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-1706
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number	99
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	442101

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 Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	55 HILLSIDE RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1706
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 1, 2023	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
May 4, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 1, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 23, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	41224 / 526
Transfer Doc	25692-280
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Jun 1, 2023
Property Address	55 HILLSIDE RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1706
Document Number	041224-526
Book / Page	41224 / 526
Instrument Date	Jun 1, 2023
Instrument	33070
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 20, 2025

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	55 HILLSIDE RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1706

Mortgage

Document Number	0000033071
Date	Jun 1, 2023
Instrument	33071

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Property Address	55 HILLSIDE RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1706
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	35087-575
Date	May 4, 2017
Book Page	35087/575
Instrument	38402

Lender

Name	DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
Municipality	Franklin Town City
Unified School District	Franklin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$9,250.00 (+6.05%)	$796,000 (+7.6%) Land $238,200 Building $557,800	$826,975 (+1.91%)
2024	$8,722.00 (-0.1%)	$739,800 (+6.6%) Land $238,200 Building $501,600	$811,490
2023	$8,731.00	$694,000 Land $260,100 Building $433,900

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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	None 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 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 293 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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