1479 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720 Property Records

Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 1479 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720

Property Summary

Property Type	Duplex
Details	4 bd · 2 ba · 1,768 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.082 acres (3,589 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$310,000 (Nov 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,110 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Refinance Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`FALL M:0T-12 B:0000 L:0018`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`FALL M:0T-12 B:0000 L:0018`
Alternative APN	`M:0T=12 B:0000 L:0018`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Units	2 Units
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,768 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,818 sqft
Basement Area	884 sqft
Unfinished Basement	884 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 2018
Architectural Style	Duplex Single
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gambrel
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,589 sqft (0.082 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Hot Water
Heating Fuel	Oil

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1479 HIGHLAND AVE
City	FALL RIVER
State	MA
Zip	02720-4238
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning Code	S
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Township / Civil Division	FALL RIVER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1013
Census Tract	642300

Owner

1479 Highland Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2018.

Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	PO BOX 175, WESTPORT, MA 02790-0175
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Nov 29, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer WEBSTER BANK
Feb 28, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Oct 18, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MARIA ANDRADE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 29, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Feb 28, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page	9656 / 86
Transfer Doc	0009656-86
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Property Address	1479 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-4238
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	10147-75
Date	Jun 26, 2020
Book Page	10147/75
Instrument	10715

Lender

Name	FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2050

November 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Recording Date	Nov 29, 2018
Property Address	1479 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-4238
Document Number	9656-86
Book / Page	9656 / 86
Instrument	19934
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$29.47
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	96560088
Date	Nov 29, 2018
Instrument	09656/0088

Lender

Name	WEBSTER BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Nov 29, 2048

February 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Recording Date	Feb 28, 2018
Property Address	1479 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-4238
Document Number	9453-306
Book / Page	009453 / 000306
Instrument Date	Feb 28, 2018
Instrument	3000
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Mar 20, 2018

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$638.40
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	490 KATHLEEN AVE SOMERSET MA 027251003, SOMERSET, MA 02725-1003

October 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Property Address	1479 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-4238
Document Number	9361-141
Book / Page	009361 / 000141
Instrument Date	Oct 18, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 7, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	9361-141
Date	Oct 18, 2017
Book Page	009361/000141
Instrument	772

Lender

Name	MARIA ANDRADE

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bristol County and Fall River City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Bristol County
Municipality	Fall River City
Unified School District	Fall River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$6,110.00 (+9.19%)	$533,600 (+9.57%) Land $120,800 Building $412,800	$559,757
2024	$5,596.00 (+9.32%)	$487,000 (+16.73%) Land $116,200 Building $370,800
2023	$5,119.00	$417,200 Land $112,000 Building $305,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1479 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.

Wildfire

The area around 1479 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

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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