686 Charles St
Fall River, MA 02724
Sandy Beach- 5 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,904 sqft
5 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,904 sqft
Local Information
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Description
Don't miss this spacious and well-maintained 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom single-family home in Fall River — offering comfort, upgrades, and flexible living options. The main level features a welcoming living room with fireplace, a modern kitchen with updated countertops, and plenty of natural light throughout. Major system updates include PVC plumbing, 200-amp electric service, a new roof over most of the home, new boiler, and a brand-new solar panel system for long-term energy efficiency. A backup generator provides added security during power outages. A standout feature is the separate, partially finished space with its own private entrance—perfect for a potential in-law suite, guest quarters, home office. The huge backyard offers endless outdoor potential, and there's also off-street parking for one vehicle. This move-in ready home checks all the boxes with space, updates, and versatility.
686 Charles St, Fall River, MA 02724 is a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,904 sqft single-family home in Sandy Beach, built in 1930. It last sold for the $424,999 asking price on Aug 19, 2025. It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $448,400, with a rent estimate of $2,552/month.
Home Highlights
Parking
1 Parking Spaces
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago
Home Details for 686 Charles St
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Interior Details Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 5 |
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 5Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1 |
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1904 Square Feet |
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Electric Water Heater |
Heating & Cooling Heating: Steam,Natural GasHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Window Unit(s)Has HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam |
Fireplace & Spa Number of Fireplaces: 2Has a FireplaceNo Spa |
Gas & Electric Electric: 200+ Amp Service |
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls Flooring: Wood |
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Floors: Wood |
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Exterior Home Features Roof: Rubber Asphalt Composition ShinglesFoundation: Stone |
Parking & Garage Open Parking Spaces: 1No GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Off Street |
Frontage Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront |
Water & Sewer Sewer: Public Sewer |
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1904 |
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Year Built Year Built: 1930 |
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape |
Building Construction Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)Not Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty |
Property Information Parcel Number: M:0B10 B:0000 L:0052, 2821112 |
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Price List Price: $424,999 |
Status Change & Dates Off Market Date: Fri Jul 18 2025 |
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MLS Status: Sold |
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Direction & Address City: Fall River |
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Building Area Building Area: 1904 Square Feet |
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Not Senior Community |
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No HOA |
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Lot Area: 6721 sqft |
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Contingencies: Inspection |
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BasementMls Number: 73376438Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1904 |
Last check for updates: about 1 hour ago
Listed by Jeff DaCosta, (774) 400-8969
Freedom Realty Group LLC, (774) 361-2794
Bought with: Herland Cabrera, (401) 837-5601, Westcott Properties, (401) 421-5300
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73376438
Price History for 686 Charles St
| Date | Price | Event | Source |
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| 08/19/2025 | $425,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #73376438 |
| 07/07/2025 | $424,999 | Contingent | MLS PIN #73376438 |
| 06/30/2025 | $424,999 | PriceChange | MLS PIN #73376438 |
| 06/07/2025 | $434,999 | PriceChange | MLS PIN #73376438 |
| 05/10/2025 | $449,999 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #73372577 |
| 07/01/2022 | $306,000 | Sold | MLS PIN #72942070 |
| 05/05/2022 | $275,000 | Contingent | MLS PIN #72942070 |
| 02/11/2022 | $275,000 | Listed For Sale | MLS PIN #72942070 |
Market trends in Fall River
Last updated June 2026
Avg. sale price
$414K
$2.83KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
Price per sq ft
$280
$11MoM
Available listings
156
1MoM
Property Tax and Assessment
| Year | 2025 |
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| Tax | $3,586 |
| Assessment | $313,200 |
Home facts updated by county records
Comparable Sales for 686 Charles St
Address | Distance | Property Type | Sold Price | Sold Date | Bed | Bath | Sqft |
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0.06 | Single-Family Home | $429,900 | 10/06/25 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,120 | |
0.18 | Single-Family Home | $499,900 | 09/04/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,600 | |
0.21 | Single-Family Home | $470,000 | 11/25/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,858 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $499,900 | 08/08/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,680 | |
0.16 | Single-Family Home | $430,000 | 10/23/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,450 | |
0.34 | Single-Family Home | $500,000 | 12/12/25 | 4 | 2 | 1,949 | |
0.23 | Single-Family Home | $520,000 | 08/14/25 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,910 | |
0.44 | Single-Family Home | $428,000 | 08/28/25 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,790 | |
0.39 | Single-Family Home | $452,000 | 10/24/25 | 3 | 2 | 1,918 |
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What Locals Say about Sandy Beach
At least 115 Trulia users voted on each feature.
85 % Say there are sidewalks
78 % Say car is needed
77 % Say it's dog friendly
70 % Say there's holiday spirit
65 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
63 % Say yards are well-kept
61 % Say streets are well-lit
52 % Say parking is easy
51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores
47 % Say kids play outside
46 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
44 % Say neighbors are friendly
39 % Say it's quiet
39 % Say people would walk alone at night
37 % Say there's wildlife
26 % Say there are community events
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