Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 502 Palmer St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,728 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.088 acres (3,825 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $236,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,858 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0F-24 B:0000 L:0082 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0F-24 B:0000 L:0082 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,728 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,872 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 980 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,825 sqft (0.088 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 502 PALMER ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-2547 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 82 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 640100 |
502 Palmer St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2020.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 502 PALMER ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-2547 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 25, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202016023 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10234 / 215 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 10234-215 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 502 PALMER ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-2547 |
| Document Number | 10234-215 |
| Book / Page | 10234 / 215 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16023 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 502 PALMER ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-2547 |
| Document Number | 16024 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16024 |
| Name | HOME LOAN AND INVESTMENT BANK FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 502 Palmer St was $4,858, up 8.3% 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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,858.00 (+8.29%) | $424,300 (+8.68%) Land $123,800 Building $300,500 | $461,008 |
| 2024 | $4,486.00 (+11.59%) | $390,400 (+19.17%) Land $119,100 Building $271,300 | |
| 2023 | $4,020.00 | $327,600 Land $102,100 Building $225,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 502 Palmer 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 502 Palmer 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 728 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 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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