Franklin County, MA

Franklin County, MA assessor property search and records

Use this county guide to find official assessor property search resources, recorder and deed links, tax records, GIS parcel maps, permits, and property data insights for Franklin County, Massachusetts. Search an address or APN, then jump to official county sources or property tax and value data.

Official sources

Franklin County assessor, recorder, tax, and parcel map sources

Use this table to find the official county source for assessor property search, recorded documents, property tax, GIS parcel maps, permits, and zoning records.

Franklin County official assessor, tax, deed, GIS, permit, and land-use sources
Record typeOfficial sourceNotes
Assessed valuesBoard of Assessorswww.franklinma.gov/180/Board-of-Assessors
  • Official Board of Assessors page for property valuation and assessment information.
  • Specific property data is often accessed via the GIS portal.
Property searchMassachusetts Land Records - Franklin Countywww.masslandrecords.com/Franklin/
  • Official state-provided portal for searching recorded land documents in Franklin County.
Deeds and recorded documentsFranklin County Registry of Deedswww.franklindeeds.com
  • Official registry for land records in Franklin County.
  • Supports searching recorded land documents.
Property taxesTax Bills Search & Paywww.mytaxbill.org/inet/bill/home.do
  • Official portal for searching and paying property tax bills.
GIS and parcel mapsAxisGIS - Franklin County/Townswww.axisgis.com/FranklinMA/
  • Official GIS parcel map and property assessment data viewer.
  • Coverage may vary by municipality within the county.
Permits and building recordsFranklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) Inspections & Permitsfrcog.org/inspections-permits/
  • Regional inspection and permitting program for many towns in Franklin County.
  • Provides online applications for building, plumbing, gas, and wiring permits.
Zoning and land useZoning Bylaws (eCode360)ecode360.com/10434967
  • Official zoning bylaws and land use regulations for the jurisdiction.
County data

Franklin County tax rates and property values

County and city-level rollups from AssessorSearch indexed property data. Use these values as directional context, then verify parcel-specific details with the official county sources above.

Median estimated value$379,636

Median estimated market value for properties in this county.

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Median assessed value$301,000

Median assessed value from county assessment records when available.

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Median annual property tax$4,511

Median annual property tax amount from indexed tax records when available.

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Median effective property tax rate1.25%

Median effective property tax rate calculated from annual tax and value fields.

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City property data

Top city rollups for estimated value, assessed value, property tax rate, and tax amount.

Franklin County city-level property value and tax-rate rollups
CityMedian estimated valueMedian assessed valueMedian effective property tax rateMedian tax amount
Greenfield$345,990$263,5001.51%$5,146
Orange$333,829$280,3001.33%$3,611
South Deerfield$447,130$385,1001.10%$4,745
Shelburne Falls$404,582$310,9001.13%$4,659
Turners Falls$344,405$260,5001.27%$4,433
Northfield$374,271$303,5001.12%$4,200
Bernardston$385,211$296,1001.12%$4,030
Montague$414,496$333,8001.31%$5,498
Sunderland$483,637$396,3001.05%$55
Colrain$346,234$223,0001.18%$4,061
FAQ

Franklin County property records FAQ

Common questions about assessor, deed, tax, GIS, and permit records.

Where can I verify assessed value in Franklin County?

Use the official Board of Assessors for assessed values, parcel details, exemptions, and property characteristics when those records are available online.

Where can I look up Franklin County property tax bills or payments?

Use the official Tax Bills Search & Pay for property tax bills, payment history, due dates, or tax collector records.

Where can I find deeds or recorded documents in Franklin County?

Use the official Franklin County Registry of Deeds for deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and other recorded documents. These records are usually separate from assessor property-value records.

Where can I view parcel maps or GIS data in Franklin County?

Use the official AxisGIS - Franklin County/Towns for parcel maps, map layers, boundaries, and GIS context. GIS maps should be treated as reference tools, not legal surveys.

Can I build a list of Franklin County property owners?

Use Affix by AssessorSearch for county property owner lists, filters, exports, skip tracing, and outreach workflows.

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