Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 61 Crescent St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,258 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.157 acres (6,830 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $6,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2024 Reverse Mortgage Dec 2024 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 75-051 |
| Primary APN | 75-051 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,258 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,083 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,236 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,236 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,830 sqft (0.157 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 75-051 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 61 CRESCENT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 183 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 442101 |
61 Crescent St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1987.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of October 5, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 61 CRESCENT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Dec 31, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Reverse Mortgage PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 61 CRESCENT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1927 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042187-234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42187/234 |
| Instrument | 86928 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1009 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2109 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Index | Other |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 61 CRESCENT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1927 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042187-221 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Book Page | 42187/221 |
| Instrument | 86927 |
| Name | PHH US MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 1009 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2109 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.5% |
| Type Change Date | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Index | Other |
The 2025 property tax bill for 61 Crescent St was $6,786, up 5.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,786.00 (+5.87%) | $584,000 (+7.41%) Land $234,400 Building $349,600 |
| 2024 | $6,410.00 (+0.3%) | $543,700 (+7.03%) Land $234,400 Building $309,300 |
| 2023 | $6,391.00 | $508,000 Land $255,900 Building $252,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 61 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 61 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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