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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

28 ELM ST

FRANKLIN, MA 02038
5
Beds
2
Baths
3,184 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.
1.71 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1830
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,955 (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.$684,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$348,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$336,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.1.71
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
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(1)

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
Helen Keller Elementary SchoolB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.2 mi
M
Annie Sullivan Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.3 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

28 Elm 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 94% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Has a bigger lot than 87% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area3,184 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 94% of homes nearby

Lot size1.71 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Year built1830
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 28 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 02038Norfolk County
Living areabigger than3,184 ft²94% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1.71 ac80% of homes87% of homes
Year builtnewer than1830almost no homesalmost no homes

About 28 Elm St

When did 28 Elm St, Franklin, MA last sell?

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

How big is 28 Elm St, Franklin, MA?

28 Elm St, Franklin, MA has 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3,184 square feet of living space and a 1.71-acre lot.

When was 28 Elm St, Franklin, MA built?

28 Elm St, Franklin, MA was built in 1830, making it 196 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 28 Elm St, Franklin, MA?

28 Elm St, Franklin, MA is assigned to Helen Keller Elementary School (elementary), rated B+; Annie Sullivan 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 28 Elm St, Franklin, MA compare to other homes in Franklin 02038?

Among the 10,126 homes in Franklin 02038, it is bigger than 94% of them (3,184 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 80% of them (1.71 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1830 against a typical 1985). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 28 Elm St, Franklin, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Elm St, Franklin, MA was $7,955. The county assessed it at $684,600.

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