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242 5TH ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02721
4
Beds
4
Baths
2,292 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1990
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
8
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$388,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$102,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$286,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$388,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Governmental / Public Use (General)
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.Steam
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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

E
Henry Lord Community SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.7 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 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%

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

242 5th 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 86% of homes in Bristol County
  • Newer than 78% 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.

Living area2,292 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,937 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 62% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 36% of homes nearby

Year built1990
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 78% of homes nearby

How 242 5th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02721Bristol County
Living areabigger than2,292 ft²62% of homes75% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac36% of homes14% of homes
Year builtnewer than199078% of homes77% of homes

About 242 5th St

When did 242 5th St, Fall River, MA last sell?

242 5th St, Fall River, MA last sold on Dec 2, 1987, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 5th St, Fall River, MA?

242 5th St, Fall River, MA has 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 2,292 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 242 5th St, Fall River, MA built?

242 5th St, Fall River, MA was built in 1990, making it 36 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 242 5th St, Fall River, MA?

242 5th St, Fall River, MA is assigned to Henry Lord Community School (elementary), rated C-; 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 242 5th St, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02721?

Among the 5,312 homes in Fall River 02721, it is bigger than 62% of them (2,292 ft² against a typical 1,937 ft²), its lot is bigger than 36% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 78% of them (1990 against a typical 1935). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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