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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

242 AMES ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02721
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,168 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.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1919
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
14
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,259 (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.$459,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$130,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$329,100
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$438,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 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.0.22
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.Space
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

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 SchoolC
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Matthew J. Kuss Middle SchoolD-
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%

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

242 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.

  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Bristol County
  • Has a bigger lot than 75% of homes in Fall River 02721
  • Older than 80% of homes in Bristol County

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.

Living area3,168 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 75% of homes nearby

Year built1919
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 35% of homes nearby

How 242 Ames St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02721Bristol County
Living areabigger than3,168 ft²80% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac75% of homes31% of homes
Year builtnewer than191935% of homes20% of homes

About 242 Ames St

When did 242 Ames St, Fall River, MA last sell?

242 Ames St, Fall River, MA last sold on Jun 18, 2003, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Ames St, Fall River, MA?

242 Ames St, Fall River, MA has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,168 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 242 Ames St, Fall River, MA built?

242 Ames St, Fall River, MA was built in 1919, making it 107 years old. It is a two family home. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 242 Ames St, Fall River, MA?

242 Ames St, Fall River, MA is assigned to Alfred Letourneau 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 242 Ames St, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02721?

Among the 5,312 homes in Fall River 02721, it is bigger than 80% of them (3,168 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 75% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 35% of them (1919 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 242 Ames St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Ames St, Fall River, MA was $5,259. The county assessed it at $459,300.

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