Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 97 Chestnut St, Franklin, MA 02038
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,788 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.454 acres (19,776 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Jun 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $6,695 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 67-030 |
| Primary APN | 67-030 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,788 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,044 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,776 sqft (0.454 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Account Number | 67-030 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 97 CHESTNUT ST |
| City | FRANKLIN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02038-3901 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FRANKLIN |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | FRANKLIN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FRANKLIN TOWN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 442204 |
97 Chestnut St is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2008.
Source: Norfolk County and Franklin Town City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 PECKHAM HILL RD, SHERBORN, MA 01770-1605 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200863097 |
| Deed Book / Page | 25877 / 596 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Chestnut St was $6,695, up 12.9% 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 | $6,695.00 (+12.86%) | $576,200 (+14.53%) Land $243,700 Building $332,500 | $698,725 (+12.74%) |
| 2024 | $5,932.00 (-2.06%) | $503,100 (+4.49%) Land $243,700 Building $259,400 | $619,780 |
| 2023 | $6,057.00 | $481,500 Land $245,700 Building $235,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 97 Chestnut 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 97 Chestnut 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 Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 123 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 |
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