488 Montgomery Street, Fall River MA 02720

Fall River, MA 02720 • Highlands

$469,900

Est. $2,947/month

3

Beds

1

Baths

1,243

Sq Ft

$378

Price/Sq Ft

0.16

Acres

1935

Year Built

Single Family Residence

Type

4 hours 2 minutes

Time on Market

Active Open House Listed May 27, 2026 • MLS# 73524623 Copied!

About this home

Welcome to this exceptionally maintained Cape in Fall River's desirable Highlands neighborhood. This charming 3-bedroom home blends classic character with thoughtful updates, featuring a beautifully updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a stunning fireplace with built-in shelving, and a 3-season room perfect for year-round enjoyment. The gorgeous fenced yard boasts a patio with fire pit, irrigation system, and professional landscaping. A detached 2.5-car garage adds convenience. Partially finished basement offers a workshop or craft room. The full walk-up attic with appropriate ceiling heights presents tremendous potential for additional living space. Vinyl impression shingles complete the exterior. A rare opportunity to own a truly move-in-ready home with plenty of room to grow! First showings at open house on Saturday, May 30th from 11am to 12pm.

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Property Overview

Property Type

Single Family Residence

Listing Type

For Sale

Year Built

1935

Bedrooms

3

Full Bathrooms

1

Living Area

1,243 sq ft

Total Rooms

7

Main Level Bedrooms

1

Open House Schedule

30

May

Saturday, May 30

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Facts & Features

2 Car Garage

Home Facts

Type Residential

Style Single Family Residence

Year Built 1935

Living Area 1,243 sq ft

Lot Size 0.16 acres

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 1

Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Hot Water, Oil

Cooling Window Unit(s)

Flooring Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Laminate

Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Fireplace Living Room

Fireplaces 1

Basement Full

Laundry In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Features Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic

Exterior

Construction Frame

Architecture Cape

Roof Shingle

Features Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Pool None

Spa None

Fencing Fenced

Patio/Porch Porch - Enclosed

Parking

Garage Spaces 2

Has Garage Yes

Features Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Total Spaces 6

Utilities

Electric 100 Amp Service

Water Public

Sewer Public Sewer

Gas None

Other For Gas Range, For Electric Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup

Financial

Annual Tax $4,447

Assessed Value $388,500

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Tile, Vinyl, Laminate

Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Lighting - Overhead, Sun Room, Walk-up Attic

Windows:

Basement: Full

Laundry: In Basement, Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Cape

Year Built: 1935

Structure Type:

Exterior Materials: Frame

Roof: Shingle

Foundation: Concrete Perimeter

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Hot Water, Oil

Heating Zones: 1

Cooling: Window Unit(s)

Hot Water:

Water Source: Public

Sewer: Public Sewer

Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall

Patio & Porch: Porch - Enclosed

Fencing: Fenced

Other Structures:

Lot Features: Sloped

Road Frontage: 5.00 ft

Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Garage Spaces: 2

Total Parking Spaces: 6

Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1

Fireplace Type: Living Room

Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station

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Highlands

488 Montgomery Street, Fall River MA 02720

Fall River, MA 02720

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School District

Fall River School District local

C-

⚠ School Safety 2024-25

8.4% Above Average

8.4% Suspensions 2.1% In-School

↑ 2.9% above state avg

E

Elementary Schools

3 schools

B

James Tansey School

0.4 mi | #384 of 824 | Score: 48.1

Dropped 25 spots from last year

-10.1 below state avg

280 students Diverse

Grades K-05

C+

Spencer Borden School

0.8 mi | #513 of 824 | Score: 44.3

Improved 130 spots from last year

-13.9 below state avg

575 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades PK-05

St. Michael School

0.8 mi

Grades PK-08

M

Middle Schools

2 schools

C-

Morton Middle School

1.1 mi | #299 of 352 | Score: 31.4

Improved 39 spots from last year

-26.8 below state avg

751 students Diverse

Rising School Diverse Student Body

Grades 06-08

B

Somerset Middle School

2.0 mi | #169 of 352 | Score: 42.8

Dropped 37 spots from last year

-15.4 below state avg

610 students Less Diverse

Grades 06-08

H

High Schools

3 schools

C+

B.M.C. Durfee High School

0.7 mi | #225 of 346 | Score: 49.2

Improved 98 spots from last year

-9 below state avg

2,642 students Diverse

18 sports • 1,452 athletes

Early College Program Rising School Career Tech Programs Strong Athletics

Grades 09-12

Bishop Connolly High School

0.8 mi

Grades 09-12

Fall River Deaconess Home School

1.5 mi

Grades 06-12

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$469,900

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Agent: Christopher R. Carreiro, Esquire Office: Lands End Realty, Inc.

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05/27/2026	🏠 Listed for Sale	$469,900	-	-	Original listing

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