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170 PURCHASE ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02720
4
Baths
2,734 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,841 (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.$510,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$116,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$393,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$510,100

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
91
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyBristol
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

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
Westall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
James Madison Morton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 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.Yes

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

170 Purchase 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 85% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Bristol County
  • Among the newest 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 area2,734 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,860 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 37% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 170 Purchase St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02720Bristol County
Living areabigger than2,734 ft²74% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac37% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homesalmost all homes

About 170 Purchase St

How big is 170 Purchase St, Fall River, MA?

170 Purchase St, Fall River, MA has 4 bathrooms, 2,734 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 170 Purchase St, Fall River, MA built?

170 Purchase St, Fall River, MA was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 170 Purchase St, Fall River, MA?

170 Purchase St, Fall River, MA is assigned to Westall Elementary School (elementary); James Madison Morton Middle School (middle), rated D+; 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 170 Purchase 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 74% of them (2,734 ft² against a typical 1,860 ft²), its lot is bigger than 37% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 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 170 Purchase St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Purchase St, Fall River, MA was $5,841. The county assessed it at $510,100.

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