Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 8 Russell St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,159 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.477 acres (20,791 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Jun 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,683 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Refinance Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 95-036 |
| Primary APN | 95-036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,159 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,831 sqft |
| Basement Area | 985 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 985 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,791 sqft (0.477 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 95-036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 RUSSELL ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 83 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
8 Russell St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2007.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 RUSSELL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DEAN BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 29, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2007140049 |
| Deed Book / Page | 24899 / 310 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 8 RUSSELL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1230 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 039914-108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 39914/108 |
| Instrument | 126410 |
| Name | DEAN COOPERATIVE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Property Address | 8 RUSSELL ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1230 |
| Document Number | 36339-438 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 23, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 RUSSELL ST FRANKLIN MA 020381230, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1230 |
| Document Number | 36339-438 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 036339/000438 |
| Instrument | 88542 |
| Name | DEAN BK |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Russell St was $5,683, up 3.7% 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 | $5,683.00 (+3.7%) | $489,100 (+5.23%) Land $237,900 Building $251,200 | $542,640 (-0.52%) |
| 2024 | $5,480.00 (-5.01%) | $464,800 (+1.35%) Land $237,900 Building $226,900 | $545,490 |
| 2023 | $5,769.00 | $458,600 Land $259,800 Building $198,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Russell 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 | 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 8 Russell 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 97% of the US · lower than 94% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
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 149 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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