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8 Short St, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 8 Short St, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,959 sqft · built 1914
Lot Size0.798 acres (34,743 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Tax Bill$7,136 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2020 Refinance
Nov 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN111-066

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN111-066
Alternative APNs
  • FRAN M:244 L:057
  • M:111 L:066

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,959 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,233 sqft
Basement Area1,959 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,959 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1914
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1914
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area34,743 sqft (0.798 acres)
Garage TypeDetached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelOil

Location & Zoning

Account Number111-066
Street Address8 SHORT ST
CityFRANKLIN
StateMA
Zip02038-1146
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionFRANKLIN
Legal Lot Number57
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil DivisionFRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1003
Census Tract442101

Owner

8 Short St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2020.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address8 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1146
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 16, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance
EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC
Nov 25, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateDec 15, 2020
Transfer Doc38748-136
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

December 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Recording DateDec 16, 2020
Property Address8 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1146
Document Number38748-136
Book / Page38748 / 136
Instrument DateDec 15, 2020
Instrument142523
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 12, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address8 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1146

Mortgage

Document Number38748-138
DateDec 16, 2020
Book Page38748/138
Instrument142524
Lender
NameEMBRACE HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Refinance
AmountAmount on Record
Term373 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFRANKLIN MA
Recording DateNov 25, 2020
Property Address8 SHORT ST, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1146
Document Number38657-409
Book / Page038657 / 000409
Instrument DateNov 19, 2020
Instrument132400
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 15, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address1 SHORT ST FRANKLIN MA 020381113, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1113

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 8 Short St was $7,136, up 0.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyNorfolk County
MunicipalityFranklin Town City
Unified School DistrictFranklin School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$7,136.00 (+0.3%)$614,100 (+1.76%) Land $332,600 Building $281,500$671,555 (-7.12%)
2024$7,115.00 (+4.39%)$603,500 (+11.39%) Land $332,600 Building $270,900$723,045
2023$6,816.00$541,800 Land $283,500 Building $258,300

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 8 Short St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 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

Wildfire risk around 8 Short St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemFRANKLIN WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 33,706 people · EPA ID MA2101000
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJun 2025
Lead2 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		2,000 / 250
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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