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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $275,000 on Feb 26, 1988

197 FRANKLIN ST

STONEHAM, MA 02180
4
Beds
3 / 1
Baths
2,856 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1949
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Feb 26, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,751 (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.$757,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$361,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$396,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$736,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
4
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
50
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
32
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyMiddlesex
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.18
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
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(10)

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
Colonial Park Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 0.3 mi
H
Stoneham High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Central Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.1 mi

District: Stoneham School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02180These 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.86
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.104
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.79

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.97%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.4.5%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,074
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.3,575 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$121,424
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,493
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.49°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.58%

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How this home compares

197 Franklin 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.

  • Bigger than 87% of homes in Stoneham 02180
  • Has a smaller lot than 75% of homes in Stoneham 02180

How it measures up in Stoneham 02180

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Stoneham 02180.

Living area2,856 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,841 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.24 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1949
OlderTypical 1957Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 197 Franklin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeStoneham 02180Middlesex County
Living areabigger than2,856 ft²87% of homes83% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac25% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than194936% of homes39% of homes

About 197 Franklin St

When did 197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA last sell?

197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA last sold on Feb 26, 1988 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA?

197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,856 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA built?

197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA was built in 1949, making it 77 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA?

197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA is assigned to Colonial Park Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Stoneham High School (high), rated B+; Central Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Stoneham School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA compare to other homes in Stoneham 02180?

Among the 7,341 homes in Stoneham 02180, it is bigger than 87% of them (2,856 ft² against a typical 1,841 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.24 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1949 against a typical 1957). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Franklin St, Stoneham, MA was $7,751. The county assessed it at $757,700.

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