71 Ward St, Fall River, MA 02720 Property Records

Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 71 Ward St, Fall River, MA 02720

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size	0.159 acres (6,930 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$250,500 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill	$4,338 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2021 Refinance Sep 2025 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`FALL M:0P-06 B:0000 L:0040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`FALL M:0P-06 B:0000 L:0040`
Alternative APN	`M:0P=06 B:0000 L:0040`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,550 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	2,284 sqft
Basement Area	688 sqft
Unfinished Basement	241 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1950
Effective Year Built	Effective 1950
Architectural Style	Cape Cod
Exterior Material	Wood Siding
Construction Type	Frame
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,930 sqft (0.159 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Steam
Heating Fuel	Gas

Location & Zoning

Street Address	71 WARD ST
City	FALL RIVER
State	MA
Zip	02720-5847
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S
Legal Lot Number	40
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Township / Civil Division	FALL RIVER
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3014
Census Tract	642400

Owner

Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of July 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	71 WARD ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5847
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Husband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 12, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Sep 26, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Jun 28, 2018	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS
Jan 27, 2017	Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jun 28, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 27, 2017
Deed Book / Page	9541 / 299
Transfer Doc	9168-205
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Property Address	71 WARD ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5847
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0010640-58
Date	Jul 12, 2021
Book Page	10640/58
Instrument	15753

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Stand-Alone Refinance
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2051

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Property Address	71 WARD ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5847
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 3, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	011885-295
Date	Sep 26, 2025
Book Page	11885/295
Instrument	13809

Lender

Name	GUILD MORTGAGE CO
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2055

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Recording Date	Jun 28, 2018
Property Address	71 WARD ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5847
Document Number	9541-299
Book / Page	9541 / 299
Instrument	10510
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 11, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$29.84
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	71 WARD ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5847

Mortgage

Document Number	95410301
Date	Jun 28, 2018
Instrument	09541/0301

Lender

Name	RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 28, 2048

January 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Quit Claim Deed
Jurisdiction	FALL RIVER MA
Recording Date	Jan 27, 2017
Property Address	71 WARD ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5847
Document Number	9168-205
Book / Page	009168 / 000205
Instrument Date	Jan 16, 2017
Instrument	1497
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 14, 2017

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Quitclaim Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Personal Trust
Address	71 WARD ST FALL RIVER MA 027205847, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-5847

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Bristol County and Fall River City assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Massachusetts
County	Bristol County
Municipality	Fall River City
Unified School District	Fall River School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,338.00 (+5.47%)	$378,900 (+5.84%) Land $134,500 Building $244,400	$433,960 (+2.61%)
2024	$4,113.00 (+3.47%)	$358,000 (+10.49%) Land $129,300 Building $228,700	$422,940
2023	$3,975.00	$324,000 Land $116,100 Building $207,900

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 88% of Massachusetts
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 409 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 2,000

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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