229 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720 Property Records

Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 229 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details7 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,604 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.139 acres (6,055 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$4,200,000 (Sep 2023)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNFALL M:0M-23 B:0000 L:0005

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNFALL M:0M-23 B:0000 L:0005
Alternative APN
  • M:0M=23 B:0000 L:0005

Interior

Bedrooms7 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms11 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,604 sqft Total Area
Gross Area5,248 sqft
Basement Area1,313 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,313 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleConventional
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,055 sqft (0.139 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address229 HIGHLAND AVE
CityFALL RIVER
StateMA
Zip02720-5401
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning CodeG
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Township / Civil DivisionFALL RIVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2016
Census Tract641800

Historic Designation

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

Historic DistrictWithin the Highlands Historic District
listed 1983 · 322 contributing resources · NRIS 83000677

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 April 14, 2026

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address363 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-3703
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 30, 1985 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202312623
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Recording DateSep 15, 2023
Property Address229 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5401
Document Number0011370-36
Book / Page11370 / 36
Instrument DateAug 21, 2023
Instrument12623
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 14, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address363 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-3703

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

YearAssessed Value
2025$395,300 (+6.35%) Land $116,300 Building $279,000
2024$371,700 (+10.82%) Land $114,100 Building $257,600
2023$335,400 Land $102,800 Building $232,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

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 693 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.

Nearby Properties on Highland Ave

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number