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Last sold for $50,000 on Oct 14, 2020

398 PROSPECT ST

FRANKLIN, MA 02038
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,905 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.
2 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1848
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$50,000 · Oct 14, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,615 (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.$741,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$354,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$387,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$910,480

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.43
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
22
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
58
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
92
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
44
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.

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
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Historical
CountyNORFOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.2.00
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
Jefferson Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.1 mi
M
Remington Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.1 mi
H
Franklin High SchoolA
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.9 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

398 Prospect 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 89% of homes in Franklin 02038
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% 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 area2,905 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,877 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Lot size2 ac
SmallerTypical 0.69 acBigger

Bigger than 81% of homes nearby

Year built1848
OlderTypical 1985Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 398 Prospect St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFranklin 02038Norfolk County
Living areabigger than2,905 ft²89% of homes87% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2 ac81% of homes89% of homes
Year builtnewer than1848almost no homesalmost no homes

About 398 Prospect St

When did 398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA last sell?

398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA last sold on Oct 14, 2020 for $50,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA?

398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,905 square feet of living space and a 2.00-acre lot.

When was 398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA built?

398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA was built in 1848, making it 178 years old. It is a historical home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA?

398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA is assigned to Jefferson Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Remington 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 398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA compare to other homes in Franklin 02038?

Among the 10,125 homes in Franklin 02038, it is bigger than 89% of them (2,905 ft² against a typical 1,877 ft²), its lot is bigger than 81% of them (2 ac against a typical 0.69 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1848 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 398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 398 Prospect St, Franklin, MA was $8,615. The county assessed it at $741,400.

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