Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 553 Jefferson St, Fall River, MA 02721
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.178 acres (7,771 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Nov 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,912 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0E-21 B:0000 L:0032 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0E-21 B:0000 L:0032 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,840 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,042 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,003 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,003 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,771 sqft (0.178 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 553 JEFFERSON ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02721-4974 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | B-L |
| Legal Lot Number | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 640700 |
553 Jefferson St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in November 2012.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 OAK HOLLOW LN, CHARLESTOWN, RI 02813-6112 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 20, 2011 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8091 / 141 |
| Transfer Doc | 8091000136 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Jefferson St was $4,912, up 8.4% 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 | $4,912.00 (+8.36%) | $429,000 (+8.75%) Land $128,200 Building $300,800 | $466,963 |
| 2024 | $4,533.00 (+8.16%) | $394,500 (+15.49%) Land $123,300 Building $271,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,191.00 | $341,600 Land $105,700 Building $235,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 553 Jefferson 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 553 Jefferson 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 684 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 |
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