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$320,414$251 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $222,900 on Apr 30, 2004

78 CONGRESS ST

FALL RIVER, MA 02721
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,276 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.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1952
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$320K
$285K low$356K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$222,900 · Apr 30, 2004
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$161,664
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$129,331
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.49%
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.$158,750
WELLS FARGO MORTGAGE · recorded Nov 21, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,211 (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.$280,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$107,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$173,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$354,635

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.11
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.Steam
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(4)

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
William S. Greene Elementary SchoolD+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.2 mi
M
Matthew J. Kuss Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
B.M.C. Durfee High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 2.1 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.Owner occupied
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

78 Congress 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.

  • Worth less than 95% of homes in Bristol County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in Bristol County
  • Smaller than 80% of homes in Fall River 02721
  • Has a smaller lot than 89% of homes in Bristol County

What homes are worth in Fall River 02721

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$215K$651K

This home is worth more than 9% of homes in Fall River 02721.

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.

Estimated value$320,414
CheaperTypical $422,847Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$251
CheaperTypical $275Pricier

Pricier than 34% of homes nearby

Living area1,276 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,944 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 25% of homes nearby

Year built1952
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 58% of homes nearby

How 78 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFall River 02721Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$320,4149% of homes5% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$25134% of homes9% of homes
Living areabigger than1,276 ft²20% of homes28% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac25% of homes11% of homes
Year builtnewer than195258% of homes37% of homes

About 78 Congress St

How much is 78 Congress St, Fall River, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 Congress St, Fall River, MA is $320,414 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $284,546 to $356,282. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 Congress St, Fall River, MA last sell?

78 Congress St, Fall River, MA last sold on Apr 30, 2004 for $222,900, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 78 Congress St, Fall River, MA?

78 Congress St, Fall River, MA has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,276 square feet of living space and a 0.11-acre lot.

When was 78 Congress St, Fall River, MA built?

78 Congress St, Fall River, MA was built in 1952, making it 74 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 78 Congress St, Fall River, MA?

78 Congress St, Fall River, MA is assigned to William S. Greene Elementary School (elementary), rated D+; 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 78 Congress St, Fall River, MA compare to other homes in Fall River 02721?

Among the 5,312 homes in Fall River 02721, it is worth more than 9% of them ($320,414 against a typical $422,847), its price per square foot is higher than 34% of them ($251 against a typical $275), it is bigger than 20% of them (1,276 ft² against a typical 1,944 ft²), its lot is bigger than 25% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 58% of them (1952 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 5% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 78 Congress St, Fall River, MA?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 Congress St, Fall River, MA was $3,211. The county assessed it at $280,400.

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