8 Empire Dr, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 8 Empire Dr, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,624 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size	0.967 acres (42,140 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$1,100,000 (Apr 2025)
Tax Bill	$9,627 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2025 Line of Credit Jun 2024 Line of Credit + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`139-025-08`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`139-025-08`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:206 L:043` `M:139 L:025=08`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	3.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	9 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,624 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,932 sqft
Basement Area	1,256 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,256 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2001
Effective Year Built	Effective 2001
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	42,140 sqft (0.967 acres)
Garage Type	Attached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Account Number	139-025-08
Street Address	8 EMPIRE DR
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-1086
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Subdivision	FRANKLIN
Legal Lot Number	43
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	4
Census Block	4007
Census Tract	442103

Owner

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	8 EMPIRE DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1086
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 21, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK
Jun 4, 2024	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK
Jul 14, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DEAN CO-OP BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 10, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 10, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 8, 2010 · Amount on Record
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Property Address	8 EMPIRE DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1086
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 31, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001547489
Date	Jan 21, 2025
Instrument	1547489

Lender

Name	DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

June 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Property Address	8 EMPIRE DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1086
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 31, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0001536961
Date	Jun 4, 2024
Instrument	1536961

Lender

Name	DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Property Address	8 EMPIRE DR, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1086
Document Number	0001450460
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 25, 2021
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	8 EMPIRE DR FRANKLIN MA 020381086, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1086

Mortgage

Document Number	0001450460
Date	Jul 16, 2020
Instrument	1450460

Lender

Name	DEAN CO-OP BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	120 Months
Due	Jul 15, 2030

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Norfolk County
Municipality	Franklin Town City
Unified School District	Franklin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$9,627.00 (+12.06%)	$828,500 (+13.7%) Land $228,300 Building $600,200	$1,036,450 (+2.4%)
2024	$8,591.00 (+5.83%)	$728,700 (+12.92%) Land $228,300 Building $500,400	$1,012,130
2023	$8,118.00	$645,300 Land $211,200 Building $434,100

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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	2 (2005–2010)
Most Recent Claim	Mar 2010 · Severe Storms And Flooding

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

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	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 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	2,000 / 2,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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