Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 565 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,184 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.489 acres (21,288 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $6,881 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95-020 |
| Primary APN | 95-020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,184 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,104 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,288 sqft (0.489 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 95-020 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 565 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1247 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
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 | 565 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1247 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 19, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 19, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 1994 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 565 CHESTNUT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1247 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 34989-258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Book Page | 34989/258 |
| Instrument | 24694 |
| Name | ONE REVERSE MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage Lender |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 960 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2097 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.37% |
| Margin | 2 |
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 | $6,881.00 (+13.19%) | $592,200 (+14.86%) Land $244,100 Building $348,100 | $578,455 (-) |
| 2024 | $6,079.00 (-1.98%) | $515,600 (+4.58%) Land $244,100 Building $271,500 | $578,455 |
| 2023 | $6,202.00 | $493,000 Land $246,100 Building $246,900 |
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 |
| 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.
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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