Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 597 Maple St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,629 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.382 acres (16,622 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $23,500 (Oct 1971) |
| Tax Bill | $6,486 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 123-039 |
| Primary APN | 123-039 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,629 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,035 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,622 sqft (0.382 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 123-039 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 597 MAPLE ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1515 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 76 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 442103 |
597 Maple St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 597 MAPLE ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1515 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 15, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 15, 1971 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 422 / 143 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001477913 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 597 MAPLE ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1515 |
| Document Number | 1477913 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1477913 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 597 MAPLE ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1515 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 597 Maple St was $6,486, up 4.5% 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 | $6,486.00 (+4.55%) | $558,200 (+6.08%) Land $242,900 Building $315,300 | $696,160 (+11.45%) |
| 2024 | $6,204.00 (+2.72%) | $526,200 (+9.6%) Land $242,900 Building $283,300 | $624,625 |
| 2023 | $6,040.00 | $480,100 Land $253,400 Building $226,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 597 Maple St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 17 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1979–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 597 Maple St is low, with less than 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 189 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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