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$435,700$325 / 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 Oct 21, 2026

261 AMES ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02721
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,342 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1964
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

$436K
$415K low$456K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,879 (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.$338,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$124,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$213,900
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$348,650

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.Cape Cod
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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 · 0.2 mi
M
Matthew J. Kuss Middle SchoolF
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.0 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

261 Ames 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 73% of homes in Bristol County
  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Fall River 02721
  • Smaller than 78% of homes in Fall River 02721
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% 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.

This home
$211K$634K

This home is worth more than 59% 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$435,700
CheaperTypical $413,597Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$325
CheaperTypical $272Pricier

Pricier than 80% of homes nearby

Living area1,342 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 22% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1964
OlderTypical 1935Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 261 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02721Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$435,70059% of homes27% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$32580% of homes41% of homes
Living areabigger than1,342 ft²22% of homes31% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac24% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than196463% of homes47% of homes

About 261 Ames St

How much is 261 Ames St, Fall River, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 261 Ames St, Fall River, MA is $435,700 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $415,108 to $456,292. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 261 Ames St, Fall River, MA last sell?

261 Ames St, Fall River, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 261 Ames St, Fall River, MA?

261 Ames St, Fall River, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,342 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 261 Ames St, Fall River, MA built?

261 Ames St, Fall River, MA was built in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 261 Ames St, Fall River, MA?

261 Ames 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 261 Ames 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 59% of them ($435,700 against a typical $413,597), its price per square foot is higher than 80% of them ($325 against a typical $272), it is bigger than 22% of them (1,342 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1964 against a typical 1935). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 27% 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 261 Ames St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Ames St, Fall River, MA was $3,879. The county assessed it at $338,800.

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