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Last sold for $400,000 on Feb 15, 2013

256 BEDFORD ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02720
3
Baths
4,750 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.
0.31 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1979
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Feb 15, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$11,281 (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.$473,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$176,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$297,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$473,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Vehicle Sales, Vehicle Rentals (Auto/Truck/Rv/Boat/Etc)
CountyBristol
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.31
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Steel Frame
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.4 mi
M
James Madison Morton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.0 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%

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

256 Bedford 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Bristol County
  • Has a bigger lot than 76% of homes in Fall River 02720
  • Newer than 67% 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.

Living area4,750 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,871 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 96% of homes nearby

Lot size0.31 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Year built1979
OlderTypical 1940Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 256 Bedford St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02720Bristol County
Living areabigger than4,750 ft²96% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than0.31 ac76% of homes43% of homes
Year builtnewer than197967% of homes64% of homes

About 256 Bedford St

When did 256 Bedford St, Fall River, MA last sell?

256 Bedford St, Fall River, MA last sold on Feb 15, 2013 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Bedford St, Fall River, MA?

256 Bedford St, Fall River, MA has 3 bathrooms, 4,750 square feet of living space and a 0.31-acre lot.

When was 256 Bedford St, Fall River, MA built?

256 Bedford St, Fall River, MA was built in 1979, making it 47 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 256 Bedford St, Fall River, MA?

256 Bedford 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 256 Bedford 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 96% of them (4,750 ft² against a typical 1,871 ft²), its lot is bigger than 76% of them (0.31 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1979 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 256 Bedford St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Bedford St, Fall River, MA was $11,281. The county assessed it at $473,400.

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