Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 256 Hancock St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 2,720 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.193 acres (8,420 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $91,500 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $5,109 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0D-13 B:0000 L:0109 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0D-13 B:0000 L:0109 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,720 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,779 sqft |
| Basement Area | 982 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 982 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,420 sqft (0.193 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 256 HANCOCK ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-4708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 109 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5023 |
| Census Tract | 640100 |
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 HANCOCK ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-4708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 22, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 22, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $5,109.00 (+12.66%) | $446,200 (+13.05%) Land $132,500 Building $313,700 | $506,540 (+0.83%) |
| 2024 | $4,535.00 (-2.28%) | $394,700 (+4.36%) Land $127,500 Building $267,200 | $502,360 |
| 2023 | $4,641.00 | $378,200 Land $121,300 Building $256,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Cox Communications, T-Mobile.
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