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Last sold for $548,000 on Oct 4, 2021

897 CHARLES ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02724
15
Beds
5
Baths
4,140 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.
3,276 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1920
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
32
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.$548,000 · Oct 4, 2021
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.$298,000
ARC HOME LLC · P · recorded Oct 4, 2021

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,778 (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.$592,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$105,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$486,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.07
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(5)

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
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.3 mi
M
Matthew J. Kuss Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.2 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.Yes

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

897 Charles 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 97% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 96% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 78% of homes in Bristol County

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 area4,140 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,072 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 91% of homes nearby

Lot size3,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1920
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 40% of homes nearby

How 897 Charles St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02724Bristol County
Living areabigger than4,140 ft²91% of homes97% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,276 ft²8% of homes4% of homes
Year builtnewer than192040% of homes22% of homes

About 897 Charles St

When did 897 Charles St, Fall River, MA last sell?

897 Charles St, Fall River, MA last sold on Oct 4, 2021 for $548,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 897 Charles St, Fall River, MA?

897 Charles St, Fall River, MA has 15 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 4,140 square feet of living space and a 0.07-acre lot.

When was 897 Charles St, Fall River, MA built?

897 Charles St, Fall River, MA was built in 1920, making it 106 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 897 Charles St, Fall River, MA?

897 Charles St, Fall River, MA is assigned to Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School (elementary), rated C-; Matthew J. Kuss 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 897 Charles 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 91% of them (4,140 ft² against a typical 2,072 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (3,276 ft² against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 40% of them (1920 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 897 Charles St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 897 Charles St, Fall River, MA was $6,778. The county assessed it at $592,000.

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