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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential

279 LAFAYETTE ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02723
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,406 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
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.

Valuation

1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$167,654
FIRST FED'L S & L BOSTON · recorded May 19, 2014

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,428 (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.$299,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$121,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$178,400
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$299,400

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.19 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Two Family
CountyBristol
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.24
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

Transaction History(3)

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.

M
Edmond P. Talbot Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Mary Fonseca Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.1 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.8 mi

District: Fall River School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02723These 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.159
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.97
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.58

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.8.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.25%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.17,401
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6,565 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,789
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$70,819
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°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.No

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

279 Lafayette 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.

  • Smaller than 76% of homes in Fall River 02723
  • Has a bigger lot than 88% of homes in Fall River 02723
  • Older than 72% of homes in Bristol County

How it measures up in Fall River 02723

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fall River 02723.

Living area1,406 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,145 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.13 acBigger

Bigger than 88% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 1928Newer

Newer than 63% of homes nearby

How 279 Lafayette St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02723Bristol County
Living areabigger than1,406 ft²24% of homes35% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac88% of homes36% of homes
Year builtnewer than193063% of homes28% of homes

About 279 Lafayette St

How big is 279 Lafayette St, Fall River, MA?

279 Lafayette St, Fall River, MA has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,406 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 279 Lafayette St, Fall River, MA built?

279 Lafayette St, Fall River, MA was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 279 Lafayette St, Fall River, MA?

279 Lafayette St, Fall River, MA is assigned to Edmond P. Talbot Middle School (middle), rated C-; Mary Fonseca Elementary 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 279 Lafayette St, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02723?

Among the 2,761 homes in Fall River 02723, it is bigger than 24% of them (1,406 ft² against a typical 2,145 ft²), its lot is bigger than 88% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.13 ac) and it is newer than 63% of them (1930 against a typical 1928). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 279 Lafayette St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Lafayette St, Fall River, MA was $3,428. The county assessed it at $299,400.

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