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Last sold for $830,000 on Nov 30, 2023

139 MERCHANT ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02723
15
Beds
6
Baths
6,336 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
30
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$830,000 · Nov 30, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,037 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$789,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$108,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$681,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$647,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyBristol
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Mary Fonseca Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Edmond P. Talbot Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.3 mi

District: Fall River School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02723These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,401
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,565 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,789
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,819
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.49 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

139 Merchant St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the largest homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 84% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Bristol County

How it measures up in Fall River 02723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fall River 02723.

Living area6,336 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,162 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 36% of homes nearby

How 139 Merchant St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02723Bristol County
Living areabigger than6,336 ft²98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac54% of homes16% of homes
Year builtnewer than190036% of homes14% of homes

About 139 Merchant St

When did 139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA last sell?

139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA last sold on Nov 30, 2023 for $830,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA?

139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA has 15 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 6,336 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA built?

139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA?

139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA is assigned to Mary Fonseca Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Edmond P. Talbot Middle School (middle), rated C-; B.M.C. Durfee High School (high), rated D. All sit in Fall River School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02723?

Among the 2,761 homes in Fall River 02723, it is bigger than 98% of them (6,336 ft² against a typical 2,162 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 36% of them (1900 against a typical 1928). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 139 Merchant St, Fall River, MA was $9,037. The county assessed it at $789,300.

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