Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 71 Ratcliffe St, Fall River, MA 02723
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,721 sqft · built 1922 |
| Lot Size | 0.159 acres (6,935 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $143,000 (Sep 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,965 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0L-16 B:0000 L:0009 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0L-16 B:0000 L:0009 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,721 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,005 sqft |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 612 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1922 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1922 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,935 sqft (0.159 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 71 RATCLIFFE ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02723-2724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | COVE RD CONDO |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 641700 |
71 Ratcliffe St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2014.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 71 RATCLIFFE ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02723-2724 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8543 / 148 |
| Transfer Doc | 008543-148 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Ratcliffe St was $3,965, up 8.3% 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 | $3,965.00 (+8.3%) | $346,300 (+8.69%) Land $127,200 Building $219,100 | $471,413 |
| 2024 | $3,661.00 (+9.94%) | $318,600 (+17.39%) Land $122,400 Building $196,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,330.00 | $271,400 Land $104,900 Building $166,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 71 Ratcliffe 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.
Wildfire risk around 71 Ratcliffe 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 686 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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