Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 560 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,252 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.23 acres (53,797 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $480,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,503 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95-025 |
| Primary APN | 95-025 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,252 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,298 sqft |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 832 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 53,797 sqft (1.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Account Number | 95-025 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 560 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 51 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
560 Chestnut St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2020.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 560 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE INC |
| Feb 27, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 27, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 38674 / 450 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 38674-450 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 560 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1211 |
| Document Number | 38674-450 |
| Book / Page | 38674 / 450 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 134165 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| 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 by the Entirety |
| Address | 7 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3901 |
| Document Number | 134166 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 134166 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 560 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1211 |
| Document Number | 34939-35 |
| Book / Page | 34939 / 35 |
| Instrument | 17393 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $48.42 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 349390037 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 34939/0037 |
| Name | HOMEBRIDGE FINANCIAL |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 27, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 560 Chestnut St was $6,503, up 12% 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 | $6,503.00 (+11.97%) | $559,600 (+13.6%) Land $253,400 Building $306,200 | $574,940 (-3.62%) |
| 2024 | $5,808.00 (-2.42%) | $492,600 (+4.12%) Land $253,400 Building $239,200 | $596,505 |
| 2023 | $5,952.00 | $473,100 Land $255,500 Building $217,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 560 Chestnut 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 560 Chestnut 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 149 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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