Bristol County and Fall River City property record for 96 McGowan St, Fall River, MA 02723
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,624 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.129 acres (5,624 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $420,000 (Feb 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,607 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Transfer Dec 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FALL M:0J-11 B:0000 L:0045 |
| Primary APN | FALL M:0J-11 B:0000 L:0045 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,624 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,318 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,016 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 508 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,624 sqft (0.129 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 96 MCGOWAN ST |
|---|---|
| City | FALL RIVER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02723-2928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Lot Number | 45 |
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FALL RIVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 641500 |
96 McGowan St, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in February 2025.
Source: Bristol County and Fall River City records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1165, FALL RIVER, MA 02722-1165 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Dec 21, 2020 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20251619 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0011031-25 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 96 MCGOWAN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02723-2928 |
| Document Number | 0011031-25 |
| Book / Page | 11031 / 25 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 10240 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 96 MCGOWAN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02723-2928 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FALL RIVER MA |
| Recording Date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 96 MCGOWAN ST, FALL RIVER, MA 02723-2928 |
| Document Number | 10367-144 |
| Book / Page | 010367 / 000144 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 24270 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 137 CHURCH ST FALL RIVER MA 027242632, FALL RIVER, MA 02724-2632 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 96 McGowan St was $4,607, up 8.5% 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 | $4,607.00 (+8.45%) | $402,400 (+8.85%) Land $115,900 Building $286,500 | $477,916 |
| 2024 | $4,248.00 (+8.67%) | $369,700 (+16.04%) Land $113,600 Building $256,100 | |
| 2023 | $3,909.00 | $318,600 Land $102,400 Building $216,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 96 McGowan 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 96 McGowan 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 547 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: AT&T, Verizon.
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