Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 173 Branch St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 4 ba · 2,288 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,842 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $597,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,695 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0I-12 B:0000 L:0078 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0I-12 B:0000 L:0078 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 16 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,288 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,576 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,144 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,144 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,842 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 173 BRANCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-6826 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHN STREET SVC CORP |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3005 |
| Census Tract | 640901 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Corky Row Historic District listed 1983 · 340 contributing resources · NRIS 83000656 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
173 Branch St, a residential property, is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 WHETSTONE HILL RD, SOMERSET, MA 02726-3908 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Man, Separate Property |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage Quitclaim |
| Jan 18, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 13, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11683 / 38 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 009691-159 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 173 BRANCH ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-6826 |
| Document Number | 9691-181 |
| Book / Page | 9691 / 181 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1026 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 STONEWALL AVE, N DARTMOUTH, MA 02747-5318 |
| Document Number | - |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 1027 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 173 BRANCH ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-6826 |
| Document Number | 9691-159 |
| Book / Page | 009691 / 000159 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 1019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 6, 2019 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $752.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 36 STAPLE SHORE RD LAKEVILLE MA 02348, LAKEVILLE, MA 02348 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 173 BRANCH ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-6826 |
| Document Number | 9158-110 |
| Book / Page | 9158 / 110 |
| Instrument | 555 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $19.94 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 91580112 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 09158/0112 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 13, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Branch St was $4,695, up 11.6% 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 | $4,695.00 (+11.63%) | $410,000 (+11.99%) Land $101,200 Building $308,800 |
| 2024 | $4,206.00 (+12.58%) | $366,100 (+20.23%) Land $94,500 Building $271,600 |
| 2023 | $3,736.00 | $304,500 Land $79,300 Building $225,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 173 Branch 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.
The area around 173 Branch St 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 369 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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