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$1,008,569$376 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

162 FOREST ST

FRANKLIN, MA 02038
4
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,680 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
5.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$1M
$910K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,570 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$909,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$314,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$595,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$765,225

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Contemporary
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.5.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(8)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Jefferson Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Remington Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.4 mi

District: Franklin School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02038These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.65
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.32%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.34,196
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,268 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$136,220
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$161,360
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

162 Forest St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth more than 90% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Costs less per square foot than 74% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Bigger than 84% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Has a bigger lot than 93% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Newer than 79% of homes in Norfolk County

What homes are worth in Franklin 02038

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$282K$1.2M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Franklin 02038.

How it measures up in Franklin 02038

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Franklin 02038.

Estimated value$1,008,569
CheaperTypical $695,295Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$376
CheaperTypical $375Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area2,680 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 84% of homes nearby

Lot size5.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 162 Forest St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 02038Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,008,56990% of homes73% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37651% of homes26% of homes
Living areabigger than2,680 ft²84% of homes82% of homes
Lot sizebigger than5.13 ac87% of homes93% of homes
Year builtnewer than198758% of homes79% of homes

About 162 Forest St

How much is 162 Forest St, Franklin, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 162 Forest St, Franklin, MA is $1,008,569 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $909,737 to $1,107,401. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 162 Forest St, Franklin, MA last sell?

162 Forest St, Franklin, MA last sold on Oct 26, 2017, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 162 Forest St, Franklin, MA?

162 Forest St, Franklin, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,680 square feet of living space and a 5.13-acre lot.

When was 162 Forest St, Franklin, MA built?

162 Forest St, Franklin, MA was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. It is a contemporary home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 162 Forest St, Franklin, MA?

162 Forest St, Franklin, MA is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Remington Middle School (middle), rated B; Franklin High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Franklin School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 162 Forest St, Franklin, MA compare to other homes in Franklin 02038?

Among the 10,126 homes in Franklin 02038, it is worth more than 90% of them ($1,008,569 against a typical $695,295), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($376 against a typical $375), it is bigger than 84% of them (2,680 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 87% of them (5.13 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1987 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 73% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 162 Forest St, Franklin, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 162 Forest St, Franklin, MA was $10,570. The county assessed it at $909,600.

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