Sold
Last Sold Price
4,248 sqft
556 High St, Fall River, MA 02720
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.13 acresLot Size
1845Year Built
$228/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Own a remarkable piece of Fall River history with the iconic Benjamin Wardwell House, located in the prestigious Highlands Local Historic District. Built in 1845, this impressive Greek Revival boarding house offers a rare investment opportunity with 14 rental units featuring a variety of layouts, providing flexible pricing strategies and outstanding value-add potential. Rich in character and architectural significance, this historic property combines timeless appeal with income-producing possibilities....Own a remarkable piece of Fall River history with the iconic Benjamin Wardwell House, located in the prestigious Highlands Local Historic District. Built in 1845, this impressive Greek Revival boarding house offers a rare investment opportunity with 14 rental units featuring a variety of layouts, providing flexible pricing strategies and outstanding value-add potential. Rich in character and architectural significance, this historic property combines timeless appeal with income-producing possibilities. Fall River offers convenient access to major highways, waterfront attractions, shopping, dining, parks, and the South Coast Rail connection, making this a truly exceptional opportunity for investors and preservation enthusiasts alike. Photos may be digitally enhanced.
  • Listed by: Melissa Casey • Lamacchia Realty, Inc.
Listing closed: 09/03/2026 12:00 AM • Source: MLS PIN, MLS#: 73541773

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Property Information for 556 High Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $5,428 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-family / 5+ Family - Rooming House
  • Town: Fall River
  • Area: MA-Fall River
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Open Parking Spaces: .00
  • Parking Spaces Total: 0
Building Information
  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 14
  • Year Built: 1845
  • Lot Size: 0.13 AC / 5,580 SF
General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 4248.0
  • Color: White
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 14
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Mary L. Fonseca Elementary
  • High School: B.M.C. Durfee High School
  • Middle School: James M. Morton Middle School
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Basement Features: Full, Interior Access, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 6.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 6
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 6.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 6
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Storage, Studio, Internet Available - Unknown, Kitchen
  • Interior Features: Internet Available - Unknown
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
  • Exterior Features: City View(s), Sprinkler System, Porch, Porch - Enclosed
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • View: City
  • View: Yes
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Open Parking: Yes
Utilities
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • 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: Current tenants are (TAW) with no leases in effect. All measurements are approximate. Unit 5 and bathroom are roughed in. Appliances in Unit 2,3,8 and 10 are owned by the tenants. Furnishings in Unit 2,3,7,8,10,14A are owned by the tenants.
Tax Information
  • Listing Terms: Contract
  • Tax ID: 2833684
  • Assessments: $513,400
  • Block: 0000
  • Book: 11737
  • Lot: 0002
  • Map: 0O-02
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: R-4
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 0
  • Total Living Levels: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 3
  • Cooling Units: 0
  • Cooling Zones: 0
  • Heat Units: 2
  • Heat Zones: 1
Income / Expenses
  • Annual Expenses Source: Owner
  • GOI: $152,760.00
  • GRE: $47,495
  • NOI: $105,265.00
  • Operating Expense: $47,495.00
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: 1
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 1
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $12,730.00

Property History for 556 High Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 3, 2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73541773

$970,000—
Jun 26, 2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73541773

—
Jun 26, 2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73541773

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/03/2026

Sold

MLS PIN #73541773

$970,000
06/26/2026

Under Agreement

MLS PIN #73541773

—
06/26/2026

Contingent

MLS PIN #73541773

—

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

Public Records for 556 High Street

Taxable ValueLand$166,800Additions$307,300Total$474,100
Tax Record2025$5,428 ($452 / month)
Home Facts
Baths5Total Finished SqFt4,248 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,248 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,902 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,580 SqFtStyleMulti-Family Res (5+ Units)Year Built1900Year Renovated1900ZoningR-4CountyBRISTOLAPNFALL M:0O-02 B:0000 L:0002

Schools near 556 High 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 556 High Street, Fall River, MA 02720
$970,000
–
4,248
5,580
$288,000
5
4,050
6,969
$142,500
–
3
3,674
8,568
$154,900
–
1.5
5,510
–
$435,000
6
4,800
8,400
–
–
3,211
9,771

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