Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 261 Emmett St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,892 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $445,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $4,622 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0E-17 B:0000 L:0038 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0E-17 B:0000 L:0038 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,304 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,822 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,140 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 570 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,892 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Steam |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 261 EMMETT ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-3523 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | B-L |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN E-17 |
| Legal Lot Number | 38 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 640700 |
261 Emmett St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 EMMETT ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-3523 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 202416597 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11675 / 116 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Emmett St was $4,622, up 28.1% 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 | $4,622.00 (+28.07%) | $403,700 (+28.53%) Land $120,300 Building $283,400 | $424,555 (+3.52%) |
| 2024 | $3,609.00 (-1.29%) | $314,100 (+5.4%) Land $117,900 Building $196,200 | $410,115 |
| 2023 | $3,656.00 | $298,000 Land $106,200 Building $191,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Emmett 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.
The area around 261 Emmett St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 684 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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