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$345,846$464 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 96How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $231,000 on Feb 25, 2021

157 ESSEX ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02720
2
Beds
1
Baths
745 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.
0.12 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$346K
$334K low$358K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$231,000 · Feb 25, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,264 (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.$285,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$125,600
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$159,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$319,960

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
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.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(14)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

M
James Madison Morton Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
E
Frank M. Silvia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 4.3 mi

District: Fall River School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02720These 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.134
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.95
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.59

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.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.29,800
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,271 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$63,676
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$75,855
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°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

157 Essex 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.

  • Worth less than 93% of homes in Bristol County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Fall River 02720
  • Smaller than 98% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 86% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 72% of homes in Bristol County

What homes are worth in Fall River 02720

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$220K$745K

This home is worth more than 21% of homes in Fall River 02720.

How it measures up in Fall River 02720

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fall River 02720.

Estimated value$345,846
CheaperTypical $419,214Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$464
CheaperTypical $270Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area745 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Lot size0.12 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 157 Essex St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02720Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$345,84621% of homes7% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$464almost all homes91% of homes
Living areabigger than745 ft²4% of homes2% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.12 ac25% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than193046% of homes28% of homes

About 157 Essex St

How much is 157 Essex St, Fall River, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 157 Essex St, Fall River, MA is $345,846 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $333,551 to $358,141. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 157 Essex St, Fall River, MA last sell?

157 Essex St, Fall River, MA last sold on Feb 25, 2021 for $231,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 8 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 157 Essex St, Fall River, MA?

157 Essex St, Fall River, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 745 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 157 Essex St, Fall River, MA built?

157 Essex St, Fall River, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 157 Essex St, Fall River, MA?

157 Essex St, Fall River, MA is assigned to James Madison Morton Middle School (middle), rated D-; B.M.C. Durfee High School (high), rated D-; Frank M. Silvia Elementary School (elementary). All sit in Fall River School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Essex St, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02720?

Among the 7,003 homes in Fall River 02720, it is worth more than 21% of them ($345,846 against a typical $419,214), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($464 against a typical $270), it is bigger than 4% of them (745 ft² against a typical 1,871 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.12 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1930 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 7% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 Essex St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Essex St, Fall River, MA was $3,264. The county assessed it at $285,100.

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