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$629,586$379 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026

261 COTTAGE ST

FRANKLIN, MA 02038
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,661 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.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1935
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$630K
$599K low$660K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,786 (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.$497,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$236,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$261,200
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$638,020

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%
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.Single Family Residence
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
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.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.In-Ground Pool

Transaction History(3)

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
ParmenterA-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
M
Remington Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.8 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

261 Cottage 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 less than 65% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 72% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 81% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Older than 88% of homes in Franklin 02038

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
$293K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 36% 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$629,586
CheaperTypical $700,043Pricier

Pricier than 36% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$379
CheaperTypical $377Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Living area1,661 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,879 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 38% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 19% of homes nearby

Year built1935
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 261 Cottage St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 02038Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$629,58636% of homes35% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$37951% of homes28% of homes
Living areabigger than1,661 ft²38% of homes49% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac19% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than193512% of homes27% of homes

About 261 Cottage St

How much is 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA is $629,586 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $598,748 to $660,424. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA last sell?

261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA?

261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,661 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA built?

261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA was built in 1935, making it 91 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA?

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

How does 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA compare to other homes in Franklin 02038?

Among the 10,126 homes in Franklin 02038, it is worth more than 36% of them ($629,586 against a typical $700,043), its price per square foot is higher than 51% of them ($379 against a typical $377), it is bigger than 38% of them (1,661 ft² against a typical 1,879 ft²), its lot is bigger than 19% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1935 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 35% 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 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Cottage St, Franklin, MA was $5,786. The county assessed it at $497,900.

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