173 Colfax St, Fall River, MA 02720 Property Records

Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 173 Colfax St, Fall River, MA 02720

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,747 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.139 acres (6,059 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$85,000 (Oct 1991)
Tax Bill$4,561 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNFALL M:0M-07 B:0000 L:0001

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNFALL M:0M-07 B:0000 L:0001
Alternative APN
  • M:0M=07 B:0000 L:0001

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,747 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,061 sqft
Basement Area1,120 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,120 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleCape Cod
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,059 sqft (0.139 acres)
Pool TypeIn-Ground Pool

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemSteam
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address173 COLFAX ST
CityFALL RIVER
StateMA
Zip02720-5300
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeG
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Township / Civil DivisionFALL RIVER
Census Block Group4
Census Block4002
Census Tract641700

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Listed AreaWithin Oak Grove Cemetery
listed 1983 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 83000698

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address173 COLFAX ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5300
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 31, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 31, 1991 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page2389 / 89
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

June 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Property Address173 COLFAX ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5300
Document Number9271-210
Book / Page009271 / 000210
Instrument DateJun 19, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 11, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife

Mortgage

Document Number9271-210
DateJun 23, 2017
Book Page009271/000210
Instrument10217
Lender
NameFIRST CITIZENS CU
TypeCredit Union
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJun 22, 2027

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol County
MunicipalityFall River City
Unified School DistrictFall River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,561.00 (+5.38%)$398,300 (+5.73%) Land $116,300 Building $282,000$429,305 (-7.21%)
2024$4,328.00 (-0.53%)$376,700 (+6.23%) Land $114,100 Building $262,600$462,650
2023$4,351.00$354,600 Land $102,800 Building $251,800

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemFALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 94,000 people · EPA ID MA4095000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead12 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 409 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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