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Last sold for $262,400 on Feb 4, 2016

173 PURCHASE ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02720
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,332 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.
0.18 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1843
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
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.$262,400 · Feb 4, 2016

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,981 (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.$347,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$118,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$229,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$394,155

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.0.18
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.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(2)

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 · 1.3 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

173 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 75% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 76% of homes in Bristol County
  • Among the oldest 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.

Living area2,332 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 66% of homes nearby

Lot size0.18 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 48% of homes nearby

Year built1843
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 173 Purchase St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02720Bristol County
Living areabigger than2,332 ft²66% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.18 ac48% of homes24% of homes
Year builtnewer than1843almost no homesalmost no homes

About 173 Purchase St

When did 173 Purchase St, Fall River, MA last sell?

173 Purchase St, Fall River, MA last sold on Feb 4, 2016 for $262,400, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 173 Purchase St, Fall River, MA?

173 Purchase St, Fall River, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,332 square feet of living space and a 0.18-acre lot.

When was 173 Purchase St, Fall River, MA built?

173 Purchase St, Fall River, MA was built in 1843, making it 183 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 173 Purchase St, Fall River, MA?

173 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 173 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 66% of them (2,332 ft² against a typical 1,871 ft²), its lot is bigger than 48% of them (0.18 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1843 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 173 Purchase St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 173 Purchase St, Fall River, MA was $3,981. The county assessed it at $347,700.

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