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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $25,000 on Jul 25, 1972

17 COLFAX ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02720
2
Baths
2,516 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.
3,276 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$25,000 · Jul 25, 1972
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$180,000
FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK · R · recorded Nov 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,654 (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.$406,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$113,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$293,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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(1)

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 · 0.2 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
James Madison Morton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

17 Colfax 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.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Fall River 02720
  • Older than 78% of homes in Bristol County

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.

Living area2,516 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,859 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size3,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 4% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 31% of homes nearby

How 17 Colfax St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02720Bristol County
Living areabigger than2,516 ft²70% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,276 ft²4% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than192031% of homes22% of homes

About 17 Colfax St

When did 17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA last sell?

17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA last sold on Jul 25, 1972 for $25,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA?

17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA has 2 bathrooms, 2,516 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA built?

17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA?

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

How does 17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02720?

Among the 7,003 homes in Fall River 02720, it is bigger than 70% of them (2,516 ft² against a typical 1,859 ft²), its lot is bigger than 4% of them (3,276 ft² against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 31% of them (1920 against a typical 1940). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Colfax St, Fall River, MA was $4,654. The county assessed it at $406,500.

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