Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 8 Sherman Ave, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,713 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.415 acres (18,099 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $6,735 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 93-084 |
| Primary APN | 93-084 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,713 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,931 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,137 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,137 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,099 sqft (0.415 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 93-084 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 8 SHERMAN AVE |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-1637 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 134 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 442101 |
8 Sherman Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2021.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 SHERMAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1637 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202117116 |
| Deed Book / Page | 38981 / 71 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 38981-71 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 SHERMAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1637 |
| Document Number | 38981-71 |
| Book / Page | 38981 / 71 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 17116 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 8 SHERMAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1637 |
| Document Number | 17117 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 17117 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 8 SHERMAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1637 |
| Document Number | 38385-404 |
| Book / Page | 038385 / 000404 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 101252 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $390.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | BEAVER ST FRANKLIN MA 02038, FRANKLIN, MA 02038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Sherman Ave was $6,735, up 4.5% 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 | $6,735.00 (+4.55%) | $579,600 (+6.08%) Land $243,300 Building $336,300 | $672,125 (+0.37%) |
| 2024 | $6,442.00 (+2.92%) | $546,400 (+9.83%) Land $243,300 Building $303,100 | $669,655 |
| 2023 | $6,259.00 | $497,500 Land $253,800 Building $243,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 8 Sherman Ave 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 risk around 8 Sherman Ave 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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