225 Prospect St Fall River, MA 02720
Lower Highlands NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $468,000 - $749,262
6
Beds
3.5
Baths
4,800
Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Marina
- Marble Flooring
- Attic
- Golf Course Community
- Antique Architecture
- 2 Fireplaces
About This Home
As of August 2017An award winning restoration with meticulous attention to detail. The "Borden-Durfee"c.1850 house located in the Highland's Historic District. Delightful recently redesigned kitchen. Custom built cabinetry, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Chef's gas range with hood. Plus, impeccable granite counters with detailed edgings. Island bar seating and kitchen dining area. With a cozy Pellet stove to greet you off the side entrance. Abutting the kitchen is the Formal Dining room with fireplace and patio door to side yard. The formal Living room has a majestic crystal chandelier and fireplace. It opens to the front hallway with etched glass privacy doors. A front facing Parlor sitting room serves to greet guests in style. The stairway is a stunning German built spiral stairway leading up to the second and third floors. The second story offers 3 bedrooms, a family room, a laundry room and an access to the smoking room and street facing porch. The third floor offers 4 large rooms and a full bath which can serve as additional bedrooms - or whatever you desire. The third floor has access to the enclosed Widow's Watch with marvelous views of the Bay. A great place to relax and watch the sun set! The third floor has electric heat with individual controls. Gas hydro/air heat on the first floor is set up to have central air. The gas and water lines were enlarged. New plaster walls treated for easy removal of wallpaper. Exterior Cypress siding sanded down to bare wood. All windows were rebuilt. +++
Last Agent to Sell the Property
EAST SHORE PROPERTIES License #REB.0010842 Listed on: 04/13/2017
Last Buyer's Agent
Non-Mls Member
Non-Mls Member
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,124
Year Built
- Built in 1850
Lot Details
- 8,400 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned R-4
Parking
- No Garage
Home Design
- Antique Architecture
- Victorian Architecture
- Combination Foundation
- Stone Foundation
- Wood Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
- Plaster
Interior Spaces
- 4,800 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- 2 Fireplaces
- Marble Fireplace
- Permanent Attic Stairs
- Storm Windows
Kitchen
- Oven
- Range with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Marble
- Ceramic Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- Cedar Closet
- Bathtub with Shower
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior and Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Porch
Location
- Property near a hospital
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Forced Air Zoned Heating System
- Heating System Uses Gas
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Baseboard Heating
- 200+ Amp Service
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 27
- Assessor Parcel Number 225ProspectSTFRIV
Community Details
Recreation
- Marina
- Golf Course Community
Additional Features
- Highland's Historic District Subdivision
- Shops
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 7, 2001
Sold by
Clithero David W and Caisse Donna L
Bought by
Brownell William M
Total Days on Market
82
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 28, 1998
Sold by
Mhfa
Bought by
Clithero David W and Caisse Donna L
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 21, 1998
Sold by
Rybicki Kathie A
Bought by
Mhfa
Purchase Details
Closed on
Dec 28, 1989
Sold by
Fall River Realty
Bought by
Rybicki Kathie A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brownell William M | $135,000 | -- | |
| Clithero David W | $119,000 | -- | |
| Mhfa | $109,650 | -- | |
| Rybicki Kathie A | $211,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Albernaz Jonathan J | $326,250 | |
| Closed | Patenaude Roland R | $120,000 | |
| Closed | Brownell William M | $185,000 | |
| Closed | Rybicki Kathie A | $100,000 | |
| Closed | Rybicki Kathie A | $75,000 | |
| Closed | Rybicki Kathie A | $25,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2017 08/04/17 | Sold | $435,000 | -15.5% | $91 / Sq Ft |
| 07/05/2017 07/05/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/13/2017 04/13/17 | For Sale | $515,000 | -- | $107 / Sq Ft |
Source: State-Wide MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,029 | $701,200 | $118,700 | $582,500 |
| 2024 | $7,473 | $650,400 | $116,400 | $534,000 |
| 2023 | $7,757 | $632,200 | $104,800 | $527,400 |
| 2022 | $6,769 | $536,400 | $98,900 | $437,500 |
| 2021 | $6,497 | $469,800 | $94,500 | $375,300 |
| 2020 | $6,380 | $441,500 | $90,200 | $351,300 |
| 2019 | $6,290 | $431,400 | $94,300 | $337,100 |
| 2018 | $6,089 | $416,500 | $92,700 | $323,800 |
| 2017 | $5,124 | $366,000 | $92,700 | $273,300 |
| 2016 | $4,971 | $364,700 | $97,600 | $267,100 |
| 2015 | $4,770 | $364,700 | $97,600 | $267,100 |
| 2014 | $4,588 | $364,700 | $97,600 | $267,100 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Chee Laureanno
Seller's Agent in 2017
Chee Laureanno
EAST SHORE PROPERTIES
(401) 835-5021
3 Total Sales
-
N
Buyer's Agent in 2017
Non-Mls Member
Non-Mls Member
Map
Source: State-Wide MLS
MLS Number: 1156480
APN: FALL-000002O-000000-000027
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