Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 540 Norman St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,208 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.233 acres (10,158 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,294 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2017 Transfer Mar 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0D-12 B:0000 L:0064 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0D-12 B:0000 L:0064 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,208 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,818 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,042 sqft |
| Basement Area | 768 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 192 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,158 sqft (0.233 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 540 NORMAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-4410 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5020 |
| Census Tract | 640100 |
540 Norman St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 NORMAN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-4410 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Mar 23, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 NORMAN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-4410 |
| Document Number | 9204-55 |
| Book / Page | 009204 / 000055 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 540 NORMAN ST FALL RIVER MA 027214410, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-4410 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 NORMAN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-4410 |
| Document Number | 9204-60 |
| Book / Page | 009204 / 000060 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4721 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13 ARNOLD DR MEDFIELD MA 020522417, MEDFIELD, MA 02052-2417 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 540 Norman St was $5,294, up 5.9% 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 | $5,294.00 (+5.92%) | $462,400 (+6.3%) Land $134,500 Building $327,900 | $481,460 (-2.74%) |
| 2024 | $4,998.00 (-4.25%) | $435,000 (+2.26%) Land $129,400 Building $305,600 | $495,045 |
| 2023 | $5,220.00 | $425,400 Land $123,100 Building $302,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 540 Norman St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2021.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 540 Norman St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 270 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Cox Communications, T-Mobile.
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