Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 1140 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,349 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.173 acres (7,527 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $5,667 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0S-02 B:0000 L:0028 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0S-02 B:0000 L:0028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,349 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,196 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,088 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 707 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,527 sqft (0.173 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1140 HIGHLAND AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02720-5700 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1037 |
| Census Tract | 642300 |
1140 Highland Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since May 2022.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1140 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5700 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2942 / 242 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 011016-237 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1140 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5700 |
| Document Number | 011016-237 |
| Book / Page | 11016 / 237 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 9310 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1140 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5700 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1140 Highland Ave was $5,667, up 6.4% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| Municipality | Fall River City |
| Unified School District | Fall River School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,667.00 (+6.44%) | $494,900 (+6.8%) Land $180,300 Building $314,600 | $646,380 (+3.89%) |
| 2024 | $5,324.00 (-2.78%) | $463,400 (+3.83%) Land $173,400 Building $290,000 | $622,155 |
| 2023 | $5,476.00 | $446,300 Land $167,100 Building $279,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1140 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1980.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1980) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1980 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 1140 Highland Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 94,000 people · EPA ID MA4095000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 12 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 654 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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