Franklin County, ME Property Records
Property records in Franklin, Maine document ownership, transfers, boundaries, and tax-related details for real estate within the town. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, subdivision plans, parcel maps, assessment cards, property descriptions, assessed values, and tax information. They are useful for confirming legal ownership, researching property history, preparing for a purchase or sale, reviewing tax assessments, and understanding land boundaries or encumbrances.
Official Franklin property records are typically accessed through two local sources: the Town of Franklin for assessment, parcel, and tax information, and the Hancock County Registry of Deeds for recorded land documents such as deeds and mortgages. Users can search or request recorded documents through the Hancock County Registry of Deeds official property records page, or contact the Franklin town office for municipal assessment and tax records.
Franklin County, ME Property Records & Statistics
Franklin County offers lower housing costs than much of Maine. Median rent is $711, below the state's $919.50 and the national $840.25. The median home value of $170,100 is under Maine's $203,575 and just below the national $173,750, making it one of the more accessible places to buy in the state.
The median property tax rate is 1.14%, essentially in line with the state's 1.13% and above the national 0.74%. Owners here pay a rate close to the Maine norm, applied to lower home values. Renter-occupied housing is 14.61%, below both Maine's 15.75% and the national 21.81%, which shows a strongly owner-occupied housing market.
Median household income is $53,493, below the state's $64,220.25 and the national $65,108, a gap that matches the county's lower rents and home prices. The unemployment rate of 2.48% is higher than Maine's 2.19% but under the national 2.87%.
Taken together, the figures describe an affordable, largely owner-occupied county with incomes below state and national levels, a tax rate close to the state's, and unemployment between the state and national figures.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Franklin
Franklin County property records include tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 30,653 total parcels, with tax records covering 97.21% of the population for the 2024 assessment year. Recorded documents include 33,697 deeds and 20,831 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 11,682 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 30,653 |
| Residential Parcels | 14,218 |
| Commercial Parcels | 710 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 97.21% |
| Assessment Year | 2024 |
| Deed Records | 33,697 |
| Mortgage Records | 20,831 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 11,682 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Foreclosure Process | Judicial |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records follow a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment shows that a mortgage was passed from one lender or loan holder to another, and a release shows that the loan was paid off and the lien removed from the property.
Franklin County has 45,179 assignment and release records. They include 6,677 assignment documents and 38,502 release documents, with no other document types. Assignments were recorded from January 7, 2005, through August 19, 2025, and releases from January 3, 2005, through August 19, 2025.
For property research, these records show who holds a mortgage and whether earlier loans have been satisfied. Buyers, owners, and title researchers can use them to trace a loan between lenders and to confirm that old liens were cleared before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Franklin County, ME Property Records
Franklin County property records are held by the Franklin County Registry of Deeds, which records deeds, mortgages, assignments, releases, and related documents for the county's 30,653 parcels. The records can show ownership transfers, loan and lien filings, and the dates each document was recorded.
To search recorded documents, use the Franklin County Registry of Deeds official records search. For office information, services, and recording details, visit the Franklin County Registry of Deeds page.
The Registry is at 140 Main Street, Farmington, ME 04938, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. You can call 207-778-5889 with questions or for help locating a document.
Before you search, have the owner name, property address, or a book and page reference ready. Enter the most complete details you have, review the results, and open the document that matches your property. If a record doesn't show up online, contact the Registry directly.
Franklin Registrar of Deeds
The Franklin County Probate Office is located at 140 Main Street, Farmington, ME, 04938 and can be reached at 207-778-5889. Office hours are Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM. Records can be accessed through franklincountydeedsme.com or the official website franklincountymaine.gov.
Franklin County Registry of Deeds
Franklin County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Franklin County property records by address?
Recorded documents are searched through the Franklin County Registry of Deeds records search, which is built around names and document details. For assessment information by street address, contact the assessor in the town where the property is located, or call the Registry at 207-778-5889.
How can I find property owners in Franklin County?
The owner of record appears on the most recent deed. Search the Registry of Deeds records by name or document details to find the deed that transferred ownership. The Registry at 140 Main Street, Farmington, is open weekdays from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM for in-person help.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Franklin County?
The county's tax records reflect the 2024 assessment year. Assessed values are set locally, so contact the assessor or town office where the property is located for a specific value. The Registry of Deeds doesn't assess property, but its deeds can help confirm the correct owner and parcel.
Where can I find Franklin County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills are issued by the town where the property is located, so contact that town's tax collector for bills and payment history. The Registry of Deeds doesn't collect taxes, but staff at 207-778-5889 can help point you to the right office.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Franklin County?
Deeds, mortgages, and other recorded documents are held by the Franklin County Registry of Deeds. Search online through the official records search, or visit the Registry of Deeds page for office and recording information.
Where can I access Franklin County parcel maps and GIS information?
Parcel maps for the county's 30,653 parcels are generally kept by each town's assessing office. Ask the town where the property is located for its tax maps. For recorded plans and surveys, call the Registry of Deeds at 207-778-5889 to learn what is on file.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Franklin County?
Permits and zoning are usually handled by the town where the property is located, so contact its code enforcement officer or town office. The Registry of Deeds doesn't issue permits, but recorded plans, easements, and restrictions on file there can show limits that affect a property.
How can I create a list of property owners in Franklin County?
The online records search is designed for individual lookups rather than owner lists. You can search the Registry of Deeds records one document at a time. For a larger request, call the Registry at 207-778-5889 and ask what is available.