Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 131 Merchant St, Fall River, MA 02723
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 15 bd · 6 ba · 6,345 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.138 acres (6,033 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $207,500 (Oct 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $9,083 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0M-10 B:0000 L:0055 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0M-10 B:0000 L:0055 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 15 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 6 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 30 Rooms |
| Units | 6 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 6,345 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 8,770 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,115 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 2,115 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,033 sqft (0.138 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 131 MERCHANT ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02723-1162 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | M |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 641200 |
131 Merchant St, a residential property, is held in a trust since February 2024.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 141 N OGDEN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02723-3517 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Irrevocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 14, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 14, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0011469-89 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2024 |
| Property Address | 131 MERCHANT ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02723-1162 |
| Document Number | 0011469-89 |
| Book / Page | 11469 / 89 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2233 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 141 N OGDEN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02723-3517 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 131 Merchant St was $9,083, up 12% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,083.00 (+11.98%) | $793,300 (+12.38%) Land $108,300 Building $685,000 |
| 2024 | $8,111.00 (+11.75%) | $705,900 (+19.34%) Land $104,300 Building $601,600 |
| 2023 | $7,258.00 | $591,500 Land $86,200 Building $505,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 131 Merchant St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1979.
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 (1979) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1979 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
Wildfire risk around 131 Merchant St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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