Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 197 Ridge St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 8 bd · 3 ba · 4,287 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,938 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $530,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $5,212 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0G-06 B:0000 L:0078 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0G-06 B:0000 L:0078 |
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| Bedrooms | 8 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 14 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,287 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,765 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,446 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,446 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Mansard |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,938 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 197 RIDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-7143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Legal Lot Number | 78 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 640901 |
197 Ridge St, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in December 2023.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 95 COTTAGE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-7142 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11439 / 149 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Property Address | 197 RIDGE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-7143 |
| Document Number | 011439-149 |
| Book / Page | 11439 / 149 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 17951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| 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 |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 197 RIDGE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-7143 |
| Document Number | 0000017953 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 17953 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 197 Ridge St was $5,212.
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 | $5,212.00 | $455,200 Land $106,300 Building $348,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 197 Ridge 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 197 Ridge 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 |
|---|
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 945 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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