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261 Ames St Fall River — Photo 1 of 32

Recent Drop: $10,000

$450,700

$440,700

261 Ames St, Fall River, MA 02721

Fall River, MA 02721

Investor Analysis

Beds

Baths

SqFt

1,342

Style

Single Family

Built

1964

Welcome Home to 261 Ames St, Fall River, MA!Offering approximately 1,342 square feet of living space, this inviting home is move-in ready and offers a comfortable, functional layout.The first floor features a welcoming living room, kitchen, dining room, full bathroom, and a convenient first-floor bedroom.Upstairs, the second floor offers two additional bedrooms, providing plenty of space for family, guests, a home office, or additional storage.

Immersive Experience

Market Value Analysis

This Property

Size (SqFt) →Price →

This Property$328/sqft

Local Avg (Fall River)$304/sqft

8% AboveMarket Average

* Analysis is based on 24 actively listed and recently sold comparable properties strictly within Fall River, MA.

Financials

Original Price$450,700

Annual Taxes$4,150

Parking

Garage0

Off-Street2

Interior Specifications

Total Rooms6

FireplacesNone

FlooringWood, Tile

BasementNone

Climate & Utilities

HeatingBaseboard, Natural Gas

CoolingNone

WaterPublic

SewerPublic Sewer

Building & Exterior

Construction--

Roof--

FoundationOther

ZoningB-L

Property & Lot

Acres0.11

SqFt Lot4,813

Lot FeaturesOther

Neighborhood

Public Transportation • Medical Facility • Laundromat • Highway Access • House of Worship • Public School

Geography

Property History

Price Drop

$440,700

Was $450,700

Sep 15, 2026

MLS® 73569218

Listed

$450,700

Aug 27, 2026

MLS® 73569218

Population

26,521

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003)

Median Household Income

$53K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013)

Renter-Occupied Homes

65.8%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003)

New Construction Permits — Bristol County

1,079 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+41% vs the prior 12 months) — 501 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Jul '26)

ADU Potential

Massachusetts allows one accessory dwelling unit by right in single-family zoning districts statewide (M.G.L. c. 40A §3; 760 CMR 71.00, effective Feb 2025). Estimated maximum ADU size for this property: 671 sq ft (the lesser of 900 sq ft or half the 1,342 sq ft principal dwelling). Lot size: 4,813 sq ft.

Based on listing data, which indicates the property type — not the zoning district. Local dimensional, septic (Title 5), and historic-district requirements still apply. Not legal advice — verify with the municipality.

Full Fall River, MA market report ZIP 02721 market data

Listing Provided By

Listing Agent: Paula Levasseur

Listing Office: Home Bound Realty

MLS® Number: 73569218