Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 253 Garden St, Fall River, MA 02720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,249 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.152 acres (6,630 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $198,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,974 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0P-08 B:0000 L:0050 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0P-08 B:0000 L:0050 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,249 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,176 sqft |
| Basement Area | 641 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 641 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,630 sqft (0.152 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 253 GARDEN ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02720-5805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 642400 |
253 Garden St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2015.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 GARDEN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8842 / 292 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Property Address | 253 GARDEN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 010600-103 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 10, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10600/103 |
| Instrument | 13218 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 253 Garden St was $3,974, up 6.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,974.00 (+6.2%) | $346,200 (+5.94%) Land $136,800 Building $209,400 | $411,150 (+15.01%) |
| 2025 | $3,742.00 (+5.92%) | $326,800 (+6.28%) Land $134,100 Building $192,700 | $357,485 (-0.69%) |
| 2024 | $3,533.00 (+5.72%) | $307,500 (+12.89%) Land $129,000 Building $178,500 | $359,955 |
| 2023 | $3,342.00 | $272,400 Land $115,800 Building $156,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 253 Garden 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.
Wildfire risk around 253 Garden 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 531 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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