Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 247 Welcome St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,108 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,401 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $116,000 (Apr 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,823 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0D-16 B:0000 L:0012 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0D-16 B:0000 L:0012 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,108 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,082 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,401 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 247 WELCOME ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-3113 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 640100 |
247 Welcome St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 1996.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of July 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 247 WELCOME ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-3113 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 10, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 3076 / 37 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Property Address | 247 WELCOME ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-3113 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 9199-214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Book Page | 9199/214 |
| Instrument | 4251 |
| Name | PEOPLES BK (KANSAS) |
|---|
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 247 Welcome St was $3,823, up 5.6% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,823.00 (+5.64%) | $333,900 (+6%) Land $135,500 Building $198,400 | $393,015 (+0.22%) |
| 2024 | $3,619.00 (+2.52%) | $315,000 (+9.49%) Land $130,400 Building $184,600 | $392,160 |
| 2023 | $3,530.00 | $287,700 Land $111,800 Building $175,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 247 Welcome St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 247 Welcome St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 283 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
May also be available: Cox Communications, Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures