97 Dean Ave, Franklin, MA 02038 Property Records

Norfolk County and Franklin Town City property record for 97 Dean Ave, Franklin, MA 02038

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,292 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.211 acres (9,200 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$765,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill	$8,773 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`75-150`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`75-150`
Alternative APNs	`FRAN M:279 L:156` `M:075 L:150`

Interior

Bedrooms	5 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	12 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,292 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	4,971 sqft
Basement Area	1,107 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,107 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 1900
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	9,200 sqft (0.211 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Account Number	75-150
Street Address	97 DEAN AVE
City	FRANKLIN
State	MA
Zip	02038-1907
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Lot Number	156
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Township / Civil Division	FRANKLIN TOWN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3011
Census Tract	442204

Owner

97 Dean Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2023.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	95 DEAN AVE, 97, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1907
Owner Type	Individual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 30, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jul 1, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202341171
Deed Book / Page	41281 / 393
Prior Transfer Date	Jun 29, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc	041281-393
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FRANKLIN MA
Recording Date	Jun 30, 2023
Property Address	97 DEAN AVE, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1907
Document Number	041281-393
Book / Page	41281 / 393
Instrument Date	Jun 29, 2023
Instrument	41171
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 19, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	95 DEAN AVE # 97, 97, FRANKLIN, MA 02038-1907

Mortgage

Document Number	0000041172
Date	Jun 30, 2023
Instrument	41172

Lender

Name	GUARANTEED RATE INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone First Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 97 Dean Ave was $8,773, up 12.9% from the year before.

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
2025	$8,773.00 (+12.94%)	$755,000 (+14.58%) Land $220,000 Building $535,000
2024	$7,768.00 (+31.97%)	$658,900 (+40.82%) Land $220,000 Building $438,900
2023	$5,886.00	$467,900 Land $203,500 Building $264,400

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 97 Dean Ave 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

Wildfire risk around 97 Dean Ave 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	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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