85 Hillside Rd, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 85 Hillside Rd, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,638 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.861 acres (37,496 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$50,000 (Dec 2010)
Tax Bill	$10,745 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Refinance Aug 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`75-116`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`75-116`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:268 L:172` `M:075 L:116`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,638 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	5,898 sqft
Basement Area	1,284 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,284 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Hip
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	37,496 sqft (0.861 acres)
Garage Type	Detached

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	75-116
Street Address	85 HILLSIDE RD
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-1706
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Subdivision	FRANKLIN
Legal Lot Number	172
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	442101

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	85 HILLSIDE RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1706
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 20, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Aug 27, 2021	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 30, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 30, 2009 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2010140581
Deed Book / Page	28462 / 454
Last Transfer Date	Aug 26, 2021
Transfer Doc	39782-284
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Property Address	85 HILLSIDE RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1706
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	39977-588
Date	Oct 20, 2021
Book Page	39977/588
Instrument	134039

Lender

Name	FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	241 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2041

August 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Aug 27, 2021
Property Address	85 HILLSIDE RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1706
Document Number	39782-284
Book / Page	39782 / 284
Instrument Date	Aug 26, 2021
Instrument	111497
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 10, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	85 HILLSIDE RD, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1706

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	$10,745.00 (+6.3%)	$924,700 (+7.86%) Land $242,200 Building $682,500
2024	$10,108.00 (+1.86%)	$857,300 (+8.68%) Land $242,200 Building $615,100	$719,815
2023	$9,923.00	$788,800 Land $264,400 Building $524,400

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

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

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	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 293 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 · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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