Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 79 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,096 sqft · built 1905 |
| Lot Size | 0.145 acres (6,325 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $255,000 (Mar 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $5,503 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0M-25 B:0000 L:0013 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0M-25 B:0000 L:0013 |
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| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,096 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,460 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,279 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,279 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1905 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1905 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,325 sqft (0.145 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 79 HIGHLAND AVE |
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| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02720-3401 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2023 |
| Census Tract | 641800 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Highlands Historic District listed 1983 · 322 contributing resources · NRIS 83000677 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-3401 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 4764 / 323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Property Address | 79 HIGHLAND AVE, FALL RIVER, MA 02720-3401 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 10084-284 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10084/284 |
| Instrument | 6955 |
| Name | BNC NATIONAL BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
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 | $5,503.00 (+9.06%) | $480,600 (+9.43%) Land $116,600 Building $364,000 | $565,894 |
| 2024 | $5,046.00 (+6.59%) | $439,200 (+13.84%) Land $114,300 Building $324,900 | |
| 2023 | $4,734.00 | $385,800 Land $103,000 Building $282,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
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| 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 560 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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