Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 656 King St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 3 ba · 64,483 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.495 acres (21,542 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,142,500 (May 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $138,264 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Mar 2022 Refinance + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-009 |
| Primary APN | 32-009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 4 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 96 Rooms |
| Units | 81 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 64,483 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 66,829 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Steel Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,542 sqft (0.495 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 32-009 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 656 KING ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3048 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 442201 |
656 King St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2017.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of April 22, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2727 LYNDON B JOHNSON FWY, 806, DALLAS, TX 75234-7334 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BMO BANK NA |
| Mar 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BELLWETHER ENTERPRISE |
| Jan 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance BELLWETHER ENTERPRISE |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FIFTH THIRD BANK |
| May 2, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 2, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201737661 |
| Deed Book / Page | 35082 / 58 |
| Transfer Doc | 0035082-58 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 656 KING ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 043016-311 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Book Page | 43016/311 |
| Instrument | 19807 |
| Name | BMO BANK NA |
|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 656 KING ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0040433-55 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40433/55 |
| Instrument | 28754 |
| Name | BELLWETHER ENTERPRISE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 656 KING ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 040279-333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Book Page | 40279/333 |
| Instrument | 8799 |
| Name | BELLWETHER ENTERPRISE |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 656 KING ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3048 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 37653-449 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 37653/449 |
| Instrument | 20541 |
| Name | FIFTH THIRD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Property Address | 656 KING ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3048 |
| Document Number | 35082-58 |
| Book / Page | 35082 / 58 |
| Instrument | 37661 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,153.99 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 350820063 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2017 |
| Instrument | 35082/0063 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 36 Months |
| Due | May 2, 2020 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 King St was $138,264, up 17% 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 | $138,264.00 (+16.98%) | $11,898,800 (+18.69%) Land $3,936,000 Building $7,962,800 |
| 2024 | $118,191.00 (+0.3%) | $10,024,700 (+7.03%) Land $3,690,000 Building $6,334,700 |
| 2023 | $117,832.00 | $9,366,600 Land $3,280,000 Building $6,086,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 656 King St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · rainfall accumulation |
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 656 King 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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