Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 281 Washington St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 3 ba · 2,601 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,643 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Jan 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,678 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0I-07 B:0000 L:0023 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0I-07 B:0000 L:0023 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,601 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,545 sqft |
| Basement Area | 867 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 867 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,643 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 281 WASHINGTON ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-6326 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 641000 |
281 Washington St, a triplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2016.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 720 MOHAWK DR, WESTPORT, MA 02790-1837 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8864 / 59 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 Washington St was $4,678, up 4.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,678.00 (+4.3%) | $408,600 (+4.69%) Land $108,900 Building $299,700 |
| 2024 | $4,485.00 (+14.33%) | $390,300 (+22.08%) Land $104,900 Building $285,400 |
| 2023 | $3,923.00 | $319,700 Land $86,700 Building $233,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 Washington 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 281 Washington 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 529 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 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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