Skip to content
Skip to content
TopHapOpen in map
Single Family ResidenceResidential
$587,939$447 / 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 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $297,000 on May 4, 2009

281 UNION ST

FRANKLIN, MA 02038
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,316 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.
0.35 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$588K
$569K low$607K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$297,000 · May 4, 2009

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,725 (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.$492,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$236,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$256,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$518,035

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.0.35
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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
Davis Thayer Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
Annie Sullivan Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 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%

Owner Tools

Do you own this home?
Claim this home

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

281 Union 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 73% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Costs more per square foot than 82% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Smaller than 77% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Older than 93% 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
$286K$1.3M

This home is worth more than 27% 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$587,939
CheaperTypical $707,267Pricier

Pricier than 27% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$447
CheaperTypical $380Pricier

Pricier than 82% of homes nearby

Living area1,316 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,868 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Lot size0.35 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 15% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 7% of homes nearby

How 281 Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 02038Norfolk County
Estimated valuepricier than$587,93927% of homes28% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44782% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than1,316 ft²23% of homes29% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.35 ac15% of homes50% of homes
Year builtnewer than19007% of homes10% of homes

About 281 Union St

How much is 281 Union St, Franklin, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Union St, Franklin, MA is $587,939 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $568,925 to $606,953. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Union St, Franklin, MA last sell?

281 Union St, Franklin, MA last sold on May 4, 2009 for $297,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Union St, Franklin, MA?

281 Union St, Franklin, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,316 square feet of living space and a 0.35-acre lot.

When was 281 Union St, Franklin, MA built?

281 Union St, Franklin, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 281 Union St, Franklin, MA?

281 Union St, Franklin, MA is assigned to Davis Thayer Elementary School (elementary); Franklin High School (high), rated A; Annie Sullivan 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 281 Union St, Franklin, MA compare to other homes in Franklin 02038?

Among the 10,126 homes in Franklin 02038, it is worth more than 27% of them ($587,939 against a typical $707,267), its price per square foot is higher than 82% of them ($447 against a typical $380), it is bigger than 23% of them (1,316 ft² against a typical 1,868 ft²), its lot is bigger than 15% of them (0.35 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than 7% of them (1900 against a typical 1985). Measured against all of Norfolk County, it is worth more than 28% 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 281 Union St, Franklin, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Union St, Franklin, MA was $5,725. The county assessed it at $492,700.

More homes on Union St

Closest homes

More homes in Franklin 02038

Assigned schools

Explore the area

See this home in context

Open 281 Union St on TopHap’s interactive map to compare it against every sale nearby, overlay school zones and flood risk, and run a CMA.

Open in map
A flyover of TopHap's photorealistic 3D map, with recorded sale prices pinned to homes
Search any address, city, zip, or county…3D$1.9M$6.25MOpen in map