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488 BAY ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02724
3
Beds
2.5
Baths
2,939 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1950
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

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.$445,000
FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK · R · recorded Apr 29, 2022

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.$293,900 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$109,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$184,700
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$470,535

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.8 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.Commercial Office/Residential (Mixed Use)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Bungalow
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
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
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(2)

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
Matthew J. Kuss Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.7 mi

District: Fall River School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02724These 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.154
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.98
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.62

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.9.6%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.23%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,427
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.7,410 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48,151
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65,758
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.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

488 Bay 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 88% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 79% of homes in Bristol County
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Fall River 02724

How it measures up in Fall River 02724

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fall River 02724.

Living area2,939 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,062 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 59% of homes nearby

Year built1950
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 488 Bay St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02724Bristol County
Living areabigger than2,939 ft²70% of homes88% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac59% of homes21% of homes
Year builtnewer than195067% of homes36% of homes

About 488 Bay St

When did 488 Bay St, Fall River, MA last sell?

488 Bay 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 488 Bay St, Fall River, MA?

488 Bay St, Fall River, MA has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,939 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 488 Bay St, Fall River, MA built?

488 Bay St, Fall River, MA was built in 1950, making it 76 years old. It is a bungalow home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 488 Bay St, Fall River, MA?

488 Bay St, Fall River, MA is assigned to Matthew J. Kuss Middle School (middle), rated D-; Carlton M. Viveiros 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 488 Bay St, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02724?

Among the 3,415 homes in Fall River 02724, it is bigger than 70% of them (2,939 ft² against a typical 2,062 ft²), its lot is bigger than 59% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 67% of them (1950 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

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