Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 287 Lake Ave, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,842 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.547 acres (23,823 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $118,000 (Jul 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $5,865 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0D-21 B:0000 L:0035 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0D-21 B:0000 L:0035 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,842 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,444 sqft |
| Basement Area | 672 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 134 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,823 sqft (0.547 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 287 LAKE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-5421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5036 |
| Census Tract | 640100 |
287 Lake Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 1992.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 287 LAKE AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-5421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 10, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 10, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2497 / 323 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Property Address | 287 LAKE AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-5421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 10116-65 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10116/65 |
| Instrument | 8780 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 287 Lake Ave was $5,865, up 3.1% 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 | $5,865.00 (+3.08%) | $512,200 (+3.43%) Land $157,500 Building $354,700 | $417,240 (-12.6%) |
| 2024 | $5,690.00 (+2.61%) | $495,200 (+9.58%) Land $151,600 Building $343,600 | $477,375 |
| 2023 | $5,545.00 | $451,900 Land $144,200 Building $307,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 287 Lake Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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.
Wildfire risk around 287 Lake Ave is low, with less than 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 95% of the US · lower than 85% of Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Cox Communications.
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