Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 170 Nichols St, Fall River, MA 02720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,407 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.312 acres (13,582 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,213 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0R-03 B:0000 L:0091 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0R-03 B:0000 L:0091 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,407 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,304 sqft |
| Basement Area | 2,228 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,337 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,582 sqft (0.312 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 170 NICHOLS ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02720-6316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 642500 |
170 Nichols St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since January 2024.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 NICHOLS ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-6316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Living Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 27, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201446201 |
| Deed Book / Page | 41 / 263 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000054948 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 170 NICHOLS ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-6316 |
| Document Number | 0000054948 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Instrument | 54948 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 170 NICHOLS ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-6316 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Nichols St was $5,213, up 7.1% 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 | $5,213.00 (+7.11%) | $455,300 (+7.48%) Land $142,200 Building $313,100 | $730,645 (+28.7%) |
| 2024 | $4,867.00 (+0.85%) | $423,600 (+7.7%) Land $136,800 Building $286,800 | $567,720 |
| 2023 | $4,826.00 | $393,300 Land $122,800 Building $270,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 170 Nichols St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 170 Nichols 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 96% of the US · lower than 92% 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 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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