Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 53 Whipple St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2.5 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.069 acres (3,010 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $235,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,301 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0I-08 B:0000 L:0061 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0I-08 B:0000 L:0061 |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,480 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,010 sqft (0.069 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 53 WHIPPLE ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-1818 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 640901 |
53 Whipple St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 WHIPPLE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-1818 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 11, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Refinance ENVISION BANK |
| Apr 30, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 10505 / 59 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53 WHIPPLE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-1818 |
| Document Number | 0010505-59 |
| Book / Page | 10505 / 59 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7166 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2026 |
| 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 |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 53 WHIPPLE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-1818 |
| Document Number | 0000007167 |
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| Date | Mar 31, 2021 |
| Instrument | 7167 |
| Name | FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 53 WHIPPLE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-1818 |
| Document Number | 10235-185 |
| Book / Page | 10235 / 185 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 16088 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 46 LIGHTHOUSE LN, WESTPORT, MA 02790-4840 |
| Document Number | 10235-188 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 11, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10235/188 |
| Instrument | 16089 |
| Name | ENVISION BANK |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 53 WHIPPLE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-1818 |
| Document Number | 9497-232 |
| Book / Page | 009497 / 000232 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 6749 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,011.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 499 LINDSEY ST #1 FALL RIVER MA 027201100, 1, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-1100 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 53 Whipple St was $3,301, up 6.2% 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 | $3,301.00 (+6.21%) | $288,300 (+6.58%) Land $105,500 Building $182,800 | $370,310 (+7.86%) |
| 2024 | $3,108.00 (+9.32%) | $270,500 (+16.75%) Land $101,600 Building $168,900 | $343,330 |
| 2023 | $2,843.00 | $231,700 Land $83,900 Building $147,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 53 Whipple 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 53 Whipple 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 |
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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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