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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $600,000 on Apr 28, 2023

298 UNION ST

FRANKLIN, MA 02038
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,531 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Apr 28, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,163 (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.$530,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$234,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$296,100

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.0.15
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
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 · 1.1 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%

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How this home compares

298 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.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Norfolk County
  • Has a smaller lot than 98% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Older than 89% 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.

Living area2,531 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,872 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.7 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Newer than 11% of homes nearby

How 298 Union St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 02038Norfolk County
Living areabigger than2,531 ft²79% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac2% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193011% of homes26% of homes

About 298 Union St

When did 298 Union St, Franklin, MA last sell?

298 Union St, Franklin, MA last sold on Apr 28, 2023 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 298 Union St, Franklin, MA?

298 Union St, Franklin, MA has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,531 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 298 Union St, Franklin, MA built?

298 Union St, Franklin, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 298 Union St, Franklin, MA?

298 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 298 Union St, Franklin, MA compare to other homes in Franklin 02038?

Among the 10,126 homes in Franklin 02038, it is bigger than 79% of them (2,531 ft² against a typical 1,872 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.7 ac) and it is newer than 11% of them (1930 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 298 Union St, Franklin, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 298 Union St, Franklin, MA was $6,163. The county assessed it at $530,400.

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