7 beds3,452 sqft$275/sqft
216 Prospect St, Fall River, MA 02720
Est: $5,390/moGet pre-approved

Description

The seller is actively seeking offers and is willing to consider owner financing for well-qualified buyers. Rich in Fall River history, this grand property at 216 Prospect Street was once owned by Charlie Buffinton, the first famous professional baseball player to emerge from the city. Rich in character and filled with potential, the home is currently configured as a four-family residence but also presents a unique opportunity to be restored to an impressive single-family estate. The first-floor...The seller is actively seeking offers and is willing to consider owner financing for well-qualified buyers. Rich in Fall River history, this grand property at 216 Prospect Street was once owned by Charlie Buffinton, the first famous professional baseball player to emerge from the city. Rich in character and filled with potential, the home is currently configured as a four-family residence but also presents a unique opportunity to be restored to an impressive single-family estate. The first-floor unit, ideal for an owner-occupant, offers approximately 1,800 square feet of living space and showcases many of the home’s original architectural details. It features a spacious kitchen, formal dining room, elegant living room with beautiful leaded-glass accents, two bedrooms, and two full bathrooms. Situated on a prominent corner lot, the property also offers a detached two-car garage, ample off-street parking, and space to create a future patio or outdoor entertaining area. Whether you envision restoring a historic single-family estate, occupying one unit while generating rental income, or expanding your investment portfolio, this distinctive property could be your home run.
LISTING UPDATED: 08/18/2026 03:36 PM

  1. Listed by Brendan Roberts • Roberts Associates Real Estate

Property Details for 216 Prospect Street

Status
MLS #
73532049
Days on Market
74
Taxes
$6,798 / year
HOA Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Multi-family / 4 Family - 4 Units Up/Down
Year Built
1883
Town
Fall River
Area
MA-Fall River
Garage Spaces
2
Open Parking Spaces
4.00
Parking Spaces Total
6

Location

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Building Information for 216 Prospect Street

Stories4Residences4Year Built1883Building Size-Lot Size0.27 AC / 11,670 SF

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$5,390 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,824

Property Taxes

$567

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 216 Prospect Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, Public School, T-Station, Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 3452.0
  • Color: Yellow
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 4
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Spencer Borden Elem
  • High School: Durfee Hs
  • Middle School: Morton Middle
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 5.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 5
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Interior Features: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Tandem, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Disclosures: 1 Commercial hot water tank (tank is a rental) for the building. 1 Heating system for the building. Home is located in Historical District. Fireplaces do not function. All units are month-to-month.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Seller W/Participate
  • Tax ID: M:0O03 B:0000 L:0021,2833760
  • Assessments: $593,700
  • Block: 0000
  • Book: 4780
  • Lot: 0021
  • Map: 0O-03
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Zoning: A-2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone, Granite
  • Frontage: 113.00
  • Levels: 4
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 4
Income / Expenses
  • GOI: $57,600.00
  • NOI: $57,600.00
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 1
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 2
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Unit 3 Description
  • Floor U3: 2
  • Lease U3: N
  • Levels U3: 1
Unit 4 Description
  • Floor U4: 3
  • Lease U4: N
  • Levels U4: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $4,800.00

Property History for 216 Prospect Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 11, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73532049

$949,000
Jul 28, 2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73532049

$950,000
Jun 8, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73532049

$1,000,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/11/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73532049

$949,000
07/28/2026

Price Change

MLS PIN #73532049

$950,000
06/08/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73532049

$1,000,000

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

Public Records for 216 Prospect Street

Taxable ValueLand$122,100Additions$471,600Total$593,700
Tax Record2025$6,798 ($566 / month)
Home Facts
Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt3,452 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,452 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,808 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,670 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1883Year Renovated1883ZoningA-2CountyBRISTOLAPNFALL M:0O-03 B:0000 L:0021

Schools near 216 Prospect Street

This home is within Fall River School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Morton Middle School
Public6 to 8

B M C Durfee High School
Public9 to 12

Westall
PublicK to 5

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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216 Prospect Street is a multi-family home for sale in Fall River, MA 02720. This property was listed for sale on June 8, 2026 by Roberts Associates Real Estate, it's currently listed at $949,000. This listing's school district is Fall River School District. Nearby schools include Mary Fonseca Elementary School, Morton Middle School and B M C Durfee High School. 216 Prospect Street is a 7-bed, 5-bath, 3,452 sqft multi-family home built in 1883.

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