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Boarding/Rooming House, Apt HotelCommercial
Last sold for $8,300 on Aug 27, 1983

556 HIGH ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02720
6
Beds
5
Baths
4,248 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
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

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$8,300 · Aug 27, 1983

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,428 (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.$474,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$166,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$307,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Boarding/Rooming House, Apt Hotel
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Victorian
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
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
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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.

E
Westall Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
James Madison Morton Middle SchoolD+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.5 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 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

556 High 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 98% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 85% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 86% of homes in Bristol County

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 area4,248 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,861 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 28% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1941Newer

Newer than 28% of homes nearby

How 556 High St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02720Bristol County
Living areabigger than4,248 ft²93% of homes98% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac28% of homes15% of homes
Year builtnewer than190028% of homes14% of homes

About 556 High St

When did 556 High St, Fall River, MA last sell?

556 High St, Fall River, MA last sold on Aug 27, 1983 for $8,300, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 556 High St, Fall River, MA?

556 High St, Fall River, MA has 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,248 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 556 High St, Fall River, MA built?

556 High St, Fall River, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a victorian home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 556 High St, Fall River, MA?

556 High 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 556 High 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 93% of them (4,248 ft² against a typical 1,861 ft²), its lot is bigger than 28% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 28% of them (1900 against a typical 1941). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 556 High St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 556 High St, Fall River, MA was $5,428. The county assessed it at $474,100.

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