Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 178 Reading St, Fall River, MA 02720 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
| Square Footage | 1,451 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 5,428 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $119,000 (1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,523.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0R-03 B:0000 L:0041 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,451 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,183 sqft Gross Area |
| Basement Area | 676 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 676 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 5,428 sqft (0.125 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Heating System | Steam Heating |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 178 READING ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02720-6227 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Minor Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 642300 |
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records · APN FALL M:0R-03 B:0000 L:0041
Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 READING ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-6227 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| May 23, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Refinance FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Jun 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 28 / 283 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 178 READING ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-6227 |
| Document Number | 0000056746 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202656746 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 178 READING ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-6227 |
| Document Number | 0000056746, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202656746 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2046 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Property Address | 178 READING ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-6227 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000053683 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 53683 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Property Address | 178 READING ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-6227 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 52664 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 52664 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2041 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records · Assessment roll updated April 14, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| Municipality | Fall River City |
| Unified School District | Fall River School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,523.00 (+6.05%) | $307,700 (+6.43%) Land $132,700 Building $175,000 | $392,635 (+2.61%) |
| 2024 | $3,322.00 (+1.03%) | $289,100 (+7.87%) Land $127,600 Building $161,500 | $382,660 |
| 2023 | $3,288.00 | $268,000 Land $114,600 Building $153,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bristol County (25005C), updated June 22, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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