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$489,594$268 / 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 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $158,000 on Nov 22, 1988

253 JOSEPH DR

FALL RIVER, MA 02720
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,828 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.
0.34 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1988
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
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.
2
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$490K
$465K low$514K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$158,000 · Nov 22, 1988

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$4,649 (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.$406,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$150,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$255,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$512,525

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.Raised Ranch
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.34
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
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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(5)

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.

H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.7 mi
M
James Madison Morton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.2 mi
E
Frank M. Silvia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 2.8 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

253 Joseph Dr 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 more than 75% of homes in Fall River 02720
  • Costs less per square foot than 86% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a bigger lot than 79% of homes in Fall River 02720
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Fall River 02720

What homes are worth in Fall River 02720

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

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$221K$743K

This home is worth more than 75% of 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.

Estimated value$489,594
CheaperTypical $421,751Pricier

Pricier than 75% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$268
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 47% of homes nearby

Living area1,828 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,847 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Lot size0.34 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Year built1988
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 81% of homes nearby

How 253 Joseph Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02720Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$489,59475% of homes41% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$26847% of homes14% of homes
Living areabigger than1,828 ft²49% of homes56% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.34 ac79% of homes45% of homes
Year builtnewer than198881% of homes74% of homes

About 253 Joseph Dr

How much is 253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA is $489,594 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $465,279 to $513,909. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA last sell?

253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA last sold on Nov 22, 1988 for $158,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA?

253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,828 square feet of living space and a 0.34-acre lot.

When was 253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA built?

253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA was built in 1988, making it 38 years old. It is a raised ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA?

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

How does 253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02720?

Among the 7,007 homes in Fall River 02720, it is worth more than 75% of them ($489,594 against a typical $421,751), its price per square foot is higher than 47% of them ($268 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 49% of them (1,828 ft² against a typical 1,847 ft²), its lot is bigger than 79% of them (0.34 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 81% of them (1988 against a typical 1941). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 41% 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 253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 253 Joseph Dr, Fall River, MA was $4,649. The county assessed it at $406,000.

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