Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 248 Sterling St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 828 sqft · built 1949 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $135,000 (Mar 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,607 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0D-16 B:0000 L:0028 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0D-16 B:0000 L:0028 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 828 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,165 sqft |
| Basement Area | 696 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 696 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1949 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1949 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 248 STERLING ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-3112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5009 |
| Census Tract | 640100 |
248 Sterling St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2018.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 248 STERLING ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-3112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20183907 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9464 / 275 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Personal Representative Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 248 STERLING ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-3112 |
| Document Number | 9464-275 |
| Book / Page | 009464 / 000275 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $615.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 STERLING ST FALL RIVER MA 027213112, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-3112 |
| Document Number | 9464-278 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009464/000278 |
| Instrument | 3908 |
| Name | PAWTUCKET CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2038 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 248 Sterling St was $3,607, up 5.5% 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 | $3,607.00 (+5.53%) | $315,000 (+5.88%) Land $127,500 Building $187,500 | $339,245 (+0.45%) |
| 2024 | $3,418.00 (+2.98%) | $297,500 (+9.98%) Land $122,700 Building $174,800 | $337,725 |
| 2023 | $3,319.00 | $270,500 Land $105,200 Building $165,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 248 Sterling 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 248 Sterling 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.
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