278 Charles St, Fall River, MA 02724 Property Records

Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 278 Charles St, Fall River, MA 02724

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.142 acres (6,177 sqft)
Owner2 Individuals on Record
Last Sale$375,000 (Sep 2021)
Tax Bill$4,643 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Mortgage
Apr 2026 Mortgage
+ 6 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNFALL M:0A-02 B:0000 L:0045

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNFALL M:0A-02 B:0000 L:0045
Alternative APN
  • M:0A=02 B:0000 L:0045

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,050 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,299 sqft
Basement Area999 sqft
Unfinished Basement947 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,177 sqft (0.142 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHot Water
Heating FuelGas

Location & Zoning

Street Address278 CHARLES ST
CityFALL RIVER
StateMA
Zip02724-3712
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR-8
Legal Lot Number45
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Township / Civil DivisionFALL RIVER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3019
Census Tract640400

Owner

Source: Bristol County and Fall River City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individuals on Record
Mailing Address41 DONNELLY ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02723-4300
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 10, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN
Apr 10, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage
SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN
Feb 15, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Feb 1, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Jun 27, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Jul 5, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
Sep 24, 2021Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK
Feb 15, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Balloon Mortgage
FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 24, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202122074
Deed Book / Page10742 / 194
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Recording DateApr 10, 2026
Property Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
Document Number0000056564
Instrument DateMar 23, 2026
Instrument202656564
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000056564,
DateApr 10, 2026
Instrument202656564
Lender
NameSECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueMay 1, 2051
Interest
Rate6.01%
Max Rate-1%

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Recording DateApr 10, 2026
Property Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
Document Number0012027-91
Book / Page12027 / 91
Instrument DateMar 23, 2026
Instrument20264486
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000004486,
DateApr 10, 2026
Book Page12027/91
Instrument20264486
Lender
NameSECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMEN
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded
Term301 Months
DueMay 1, 2051
Interest
Rate6.01%
Max Rate-1%

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Property Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 1, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000055004
DateFeb 15, 2024
Instrument55004
Lender
NameSECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term325 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

February 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Property Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011458-47
DateFeb 1, 2024
Book Page11458/47
Instrument1376
Lender
NameSECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term325 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Property Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 19, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0011320-93
DateJun 27, 2023
Book Page11320/93
Instrument8923
Lender
NameSECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term337 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Property Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number011058-223
DateJul 5, 2022
Book Page11058/223
Instrument12134
Lender
NameSECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT
TypeGovernment Agency
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term349 Months
DueAug 1, 2051

September 2021: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Recording DateSep 24, 2021
Property Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
Document Number10742-194
Book / Page10742 / 194
Instrument DateSep 23, 2021
Instrument22074
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address41 DONNELLY ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02723-4300

Mortgage

Document Number52955
DateSep 24, 2021
Instrument52955
Lender
NameAMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionFALL RIVER MA
Property Address278 CHARLES ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-3712
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number9708-7
DateFeb 15, 2019
Book Page9708/7
Instrument2387
Lender
NameFALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeBalloon Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueMar 1, 2039

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bristol County and Fall River City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateMassachusetts
CountyBristol County
MunicipalityFall River City
Unified School DistrictFall River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,643.00 (+7.06%)$405,500 (+7.42%) Land $126,400 Building $279,100$488,110 (+7.47%)
2024$4,337.00 (-1.94%)$377,500 (+4.72%) Land $121,600 Building $255,900$454,195
2023$4,423.00$360,500 Land $104,200 Building $256,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1998)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJun 1998 · Heavy Rains And Flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemFALL RIVER WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 94,000 people · EPA ID MA4095000
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead12 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 233 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 2,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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