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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $537,500 on Sep 1, 2023

542 4TH ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02721
9
Beds
3
Baths
3,402 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.
2,143 ft²
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.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
15
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.$537,500 · Sep 1, 2023
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.$398,000
FALL RIVER FIVE CENTS SAVINGS BANK · 5.5% · recorded Apr 7, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,647 (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.$493,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$99,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$393,500
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$493,200

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.35
1
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
1
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
56
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
93
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
28
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
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.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyBristol
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam

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
Henry Lord Community SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades KG–8 · 1.6 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.0 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

542 4th 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 93% of homes in Bristol County
  • Among the smallest lots in Fall River 02721
  • Older than 86% 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 area3,402 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size2,143 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1931Newer

Newer than 32% of homes nearby

How 542 4th St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02721Bristol County
Living areabigger than3,402 ft²85% of homes93% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,143 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190032% of homes14% of homes

About 542 4th St

When did 542 4th St, Fall River, MA last sell?

542 4th St, Fall River, MA last sold on Sep 1, 2023 for $537,500, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 542 4th St, Fall River, MA?

542 4th St, Fall River, MA has 9 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,402 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 542 4th St, Fall River, MA built?

542 4th St, Fall River, MA was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 542 4th St, Fall River, MA?

542 4th St, Fall River, MA is assigned to Henry Lord Community 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 542 4th 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 85% of them (3,402 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than almost none of them (2,143 ft² against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 32% of them (1900 against a typical 1931). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 542 4th St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 542 4th St, Fall River, MA was $5,647. The county assessed it at $493,200.

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