Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 556 Birch St, Fall River, MA 02724
| Property Type | Apartments (5+ Units) |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 2,839 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.121 acres (5,262 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,517 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Sale Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0B-11 B:0000 L:0052 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0B-11 B:0000 L:0052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 4 Units |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,839 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,992 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,248 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,262 sqft (0.121 acres) |
| Heating System | Space Heater |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 556 BIRCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02724-5314 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Apartments (5+ Units) |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 640400 |
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 556 BIRCH ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-5314 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 10, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 22, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20172430 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 556 BIRCH ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-5314 |
| Document Number | 9179-244 |
| Book / Page | 009179 / 000244 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2431 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 566 BIRCH ST FALL RIVER MA 02724, FALL RIVER, MA 02724 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 556 BIRCH ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-5314 |
| Document Number | 9179-242 |
| Book / Page | 009179 / 000242 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2430 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 363 ROBERT ST WESTPORT MA 027904956, WESTPORT, MA 02790-4956 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,517.00 (+10.76%) | $481,800 (+11.14%) Land $125,400 Building $356,400 |
| 2024 | $4,981.00 (+11.98%) | $433,500 (+19.59%) Land $120,600 Building $312,900 |
| 2023 | $4,448.00 | $362,500 Land $103,400 Building $259,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Claims | 1 (1978) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1978 · tidal / storm surge |
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.
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 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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