116 French Street

Sold 10/31/25

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Last Sold Price

$440,000

5 beds2 baths1,780 sqft$247/sqft

116 French St, Fall River, MA 02720

Single FamilyProperty Type

3,851 sq ftLot Size

1900Year Built

$247/sq ftPrice per sq ft

5 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 116 French Street, a stately Colonial nestled in the heart of Fall River’s coveted Lower Highlands. Built in 1900, this gracious home blends timeless character with modern updates, offering over 1,700 sqft of living space, 5 generous bedrooms, & 1.5 baths. From its classic architecture to the sunset views, every corner invites you to imagine the possibilities. Step into the thoughtfully updated kitchen, where crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, & stainless-steel appliances combine...Welcome to 116 French Street, a stately Colonial nestled in the heart of Fall River’s coveted Lower Highlands. Built in 1900, this gracious home blends timeless character with modern updates, offering over 1,700 sqft of living space, 5 generous bedrooms, & 1.5 baths. From its classic architecture to the sunset views, every corner invites you to imagine the possibilities. Step into the thoughtfully updated kitchen, where crisp white cabinetry, granite countertops, & stainless-steel appliances combine style & functionality. The spacious living room provides a welcoming space, while the adjoining dining room, currently used as a home office, adds flexibility to suit your lifestyle. Set on a tree-lined street among some of the city’s most elegant homes, this property offers the charm with the convenience of nearby shops, schools, and commuter routes. Whether you're drawn to its history, generous layout, or its unbeatable location, 116 French Street is ready to welcome its next chapter.

Listing Agent

Marina Sparages
Listing Agent
Coldwell Banker Realty - Franklin
P: (508) 541-6200
M: (508) 330-5232
Call Text

Listing closed: 10/31/2025 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73429226

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 116 French Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,062 / year
MLS Type: Single Family / Detached
County: Bristol County
Town: Fall River
Area: MA-Fall River
Architectural Style: Colonial
Style: Colonial
Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Spaces Total: 5

Building Information

Year Built: 1900
Lot Size: 0.09 AC / 3,851 SF

General Details

Property Details

Building Area Units: Square Feet
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship

Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
Living Area: 1780.0
SqFt with Basement: No
Property Attached: No
Single Family Type: Detached
Waterfront: No
Water View: Yes
Year Built Details: Actual
Year Built Source: Public Records

Location/School

Neighborhood: Lower Highlands

Features

Interior Features

Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Unfinished Basement

Num of Baths: 2.0
Num of Full Baths: 1
Num of Half Baths: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.50
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
FireplaceYN: Yes
Fireplaces: 1
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
Laundry Features: Flooring - Laminate, Second Floor
Primary Bath: No
SpaYN: No

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Covered
Exterior Features: Deck - Wood, Covered Patio/Deck

Lot Description: Easements, Gentle Sloping
Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Wood, Covered
Roof Material: Shingle
Waterview Features: Bay

Parking Features

Attached Garage: Yes
Carport: No

Covered Spaces: 1.00
Garage: Yes
Garage Parking: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Open Parking: Yes
Parking Features: Attached, Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street
Parking Features: Off-Street

Utilities

Cooling: None
Cooling: No

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating: Yes
Sewer: City/Town Sewer
Water: Public

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl
Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor

Bedroom 2

Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Vinyl
Bedroom2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom3 Features: Closet,Flooring - Laminate
Bedroom3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom4 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom4 Level: Third

Bedroom 5

Bedroom5 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Bedroom5 Level: Third

Bathroom 1

Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Wood
Bathroom1 Level: First

Bathroom 2

Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Laminate
Bathroom2 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wood,Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid,Kitchen Island,Deck - Exterior,Exterior Access
Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood
Room Living Room Level: First

Property Information

Property Info

Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
WARRANTY: No

Lot Size Units: Acres
Road Frontage Type: Public
Disclosures: Third floor has electric heat only. Buyer and buyer's agent to do their due diligence. Showings to begin at open house this Friday.

Tax Information

Listing Terms: Contract
Tax ID: M:0O04 B:0000 L:0056,2833810

Assessments: $442,100
Book: 7488
Tax Year: 2025
Zoning: A-2

Building / Association Information

Living Characteristics

Beds Total: 5

Other Building Characteristics

Foundation: Stone
Cooling Zones: 0

Heat Zones: 3

Complex & Association Information

Adult Community: No

Property History for 116 French Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 31, 2025	Sold MLS PIN #73429226	$440,000	—
Oct 2, 2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73429226		—
Sep 17, 2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73429226		—
Sep 10, 2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73429226	$445,000	—
Aug 13, 2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326357185	$1	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/31/2025	Sold MLS PIN #73429226	$440,000
10/02/2025	Under Agreement MLS PIN #73429226	—
09/17/2025	Contingent MLS PIN #73429226	—
09/10/2025	Listed (Active) MLS PIN #73429226	$445,000
08/13/2010	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #326357185	$1

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 116 French Street

Taxable ValueLand$114,100Additions$328,000Total$442,100

Tax Record2025$5,062 ($422 / month)

Home Facts

Beds6Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,780 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,780 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,336 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,851 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningA-2CountyBRISTOLAPNFALL M:0O-04 B:0000 L:0056

Schools near 116 French Street

This home is within Fall River School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Mary Fonseca Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.9 mi
3/10	Morton Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.3 mi
2/10	B M C Durfee High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.1 mi
3/10	Westall	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	0.2 mi
8/10	Stone Day School	Public - Nearby school	2 to 12	0.2 mi
1/10	Resiliency Preparatory Academy	Public - Nearby school	7 to 12	0.2 mi
NR	Antioch School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.1 mi
NR	Holy Name School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi
NR	Mastery School of Independent Learning	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Mary Fonseca Elementary School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.9 mi
3/10	Morton Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.3 mi
2/10	B M C Durfee High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.1 mi
3/10	Westall PublicK to 5 Nearby school	0.2 mi
8/10	Stone Day School Public2 to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi
1/10	Resiliency Preparatory Academy Public7 to 12 Nearby school	0.2 mi
NR	Antioch School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Holy Name School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi
NR	Mastery School of Independent Learning PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 116 French Street, Fall River, MA 02720	$440,000	5	2	1,780	3,851
457 June Street, Fall River, MA 02720	$155,000	–	4	5,055	16,444
132 French Street, Fall River, MA 02720	–	–	3	3,016	14,148
96 French Street, Fall River, MA 02720	$159,900	3	2	1,134	2,923
456 June Fall River, Unit 456, Fall River, MA 02720	$194,000	5	2	2,662	–
473 June Street, Fall River, MA 02720	$1	–	3	2,600	8,272
121 French Street, Fall River, MA 02720	$320,000	3	3	2,016	10,198
421 June Street, Fall River, MA 02720	$232,000	6	3	3,755	16,316
710 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720	$325,000	6	4	3,059	5,568
742 Rock Street, Fall River, MA 02720	$370,000	7	4	4,623	16,553
682 Rock Street, Unit 4, Fall River, MA 02720	–	1	–	833	–
682 Rock Street, Unit 1, Fall River, MA 02720	–	1	1	1,778	–
682 Rock Street, Unit 3, Fall River, MA 02720	–	2	1	714	–
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464 June Street, Unit 464, Fall River, MA 02720	$57,774	5	2	1,876	–
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