Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 55 Congress St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,228 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.101 acres (4,382 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $179,000 (May 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,353 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0F-19 B:0000 L:0047 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0F-19 B:0000 L:0047 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,228 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,636 sqft |
| Basement Area | 792 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 792 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,382 sqft (0.101 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 55 CONGRESS ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-3927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | N/A |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 640600 |
55 Congress St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2010.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 CONGRESS ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-3927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20108535 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7439 / 178 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 55 CONGRESS ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-3927 |
| Document Number | 0000013608 |
| Book / Page | 12165 / 243 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202613608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 CONGRESS ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02721-3927 |
| Document Number | 0000013608, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Book Page | 12165/243 |
| Instrument | 202613608 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2046 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 55 Congress St was $3,353, up 5.5% 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 | $3,353.00 (+5.54%) | $292,800 (+5.9%) Land $106,800 Building $186,000 | $333,640 (+2.27%) |
| 2024 | $3,177.00 (+2.92%) | $276,500 (+9.9%) Land $102,800 Building $173,700 | $326,230 |
| 2023 | $3,087.00 | $251,600 Land $85,000 Building $166,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 Congress 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 55 Congress 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 704 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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