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$305,446$552 / 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 93How 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 $275,000 on Jun 18, 2021

229 STERLING ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02721
2
Beds
1
Baths
553 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.
0.16 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.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$305K
$284K low$326K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$275,000 · Jun 18, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,475 (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.$303,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$127,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$176,400
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$329,650

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.Cottage
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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(8)

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
Alfred Letourneau Elementary SchoolD
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
M
Matthew J. Kuss Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi

District: Fall River School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02721These 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.129
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.28,059
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,146 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$57,439
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,071
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

229 Sterling 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 96% of homes in Bristol County
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Fall River 02721
  • Among the smallest homes in Fall River 02721
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Bristol County

What homes are worth in Fall River 02721

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

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$211K$634K

This home is worth more than 10% of homes in Fall River 02721.

How it measures up in Fall River 02721

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fall River 02721.

Estimated value$305,446
CheaperTypical $413,597Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$552
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Living area553 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 229 Sterling St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02721Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$305,44610% of homes4% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$552almost all homes97% of homes
Living areabigger than553 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac55% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than190032% of homes14% of homes

About 229 Sterling St

How much is 229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA is $305,446 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $284,486 to $326,406. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA last sell?

229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA last sold on Jun 18, 2021 for $275,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA?

229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 553 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA built?

229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a cottage home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA?

229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA is assigned to Alfred Letourneau Elementary School (elementary), rated D; Matthew J. Kuss Middle School (middle), rated F; 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 229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02721?

Among the 5,312 homes in Fall River 02721, it is worth more than 10% of them ($305,446 against a typical $413,597), its price per square foot is higher than almost all of them ($552 against a typical $272), it is bigger than almost none of them (553 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1900 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 4% 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 229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 229 Sterling St, Fall River, MA was $3,475. The county assessed it at $303,500.

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