Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 56 Crescent St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,202 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.235 acres (10,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $249,900 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $6,163 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75-086 |
| Primary APN | 75-086 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,202 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,847 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,101 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,101 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,250 sqft (0.235 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 75-086 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 CRESCENT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1926 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | COLUMBIAN ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 442101 |
56 Crescent St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 CRESCENT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1926 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 30, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 56 Crescent St was $6,163, up 4.4% 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 | $6,163.00 (+4.4%) | $530,400 (+5.93%) Land $235,300 Building $295,100 | $666,805 (-0.01%) |
| 2024 | $5,903.00 (-3.84%) | $500,700 (+2.6%) Land $235,300 Building $265,400 | $666,900 |
| 2023 | $6,139.00 | $488,000 Land $256,900 Building $231,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 56 Crescent 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 56 Crescent 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 | 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 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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