8 Padden Rd, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 8 Padden Rd, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,282 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.58 acres (25,247 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$773,000 (Jul 2023)
Tax Bill	$8,758 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`85-001-12`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`85-001-12`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:261 L:121-001` `M:261 L:121=001`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,282 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	3,793 sqft
Basement Area	1,280 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,280 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	25,247 sqft (0.58 acres)
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	85-001-12
Street Address	8 PADDEN RD
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-3637
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Lot Number	121-1
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2015
Census Tract	442101

Owner

8 Padden Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	8 PADDEN RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3637
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 14, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jun 1, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202344712
Deed Book / Page	41305 / 570
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Jul 14, 2023
Property Address	8 PADDEN RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3637
Document Number	041305-570
Book / Page	41305 / 570
Instrument Date	Jul 14, 2023
Instrument	44712
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 28, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8 PADDEN RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-3637
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000044713
Date	Jul 14, 2023
Instrument	44713

Lender

Name	ROCKLAND TRUST CO
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5.5%
Type Change Date	Jan 8, 2028
Max Rate At Change	2.5%
Index	1-Year CMT

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Padden Rd was $8,758, up 8.7% from the year before.

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	$8,758.00 (+8.69%)	$753,700 (+10.27%) Land $328,700 Building $425,000	$831,250 (+3.96%)
2024	$8,058.00 (+0.05%)	$683,500 (+6.76%) Land $328,700 Building $354,800	$799,615
2023	$8,054.00	$640,200 Land $285,400 Building $354,800

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8 Padden Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 8 Padden Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% 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.

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 205 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
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20