986 N  Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA 02720
SOLD
OCT 20, 2025

986 N Eastern Ave
Fall River, MA 02720

Highlands
  • 3 Beds
  • 2.5 Baths
  • 1,842 sqft

$461,000

Last Sold: Oct 20, 2025
3% over list $449K
$250/sqft

$461,000

Last Sold: Oct 20, 2025
3% over list $449K
$250/sqft
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,842 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Description

Freshly painted and move-in ready, this 3 bedroom, 2 full bath Cape style home with a partially finished basement awaits a new owner. Conveniently located close to shopping, schools, and highway access, this home comes with a garage and off street.
986 N Eastern Ave, Fall River, MA 02720 is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 1,842 sqft single-family home in Highlands, built in 1930. It last sold for $461,000 on Oct 20, 2025 (3% above the $449,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $480,900, with a rent estimate of $3,065/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$250/sqft
Listed
180 days ago

Home Details for 986 N Eastern Ave

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Full,Partially Finished,Interior Entry,ConcreteNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Master Bathroom, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 2Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1842 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, RefrigeratorLaundry: Second Floor,Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer HookupRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
No FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Accessibility: NoFloors: Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Deck - CompositeExterior: Deck - CompositeFoundation: Block
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1Open Parking Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 3Parking: Detached,Paved
Frontage
Road Frontage: PublicResponsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1842

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1930
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Cape
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:0P19 B:0000 L:0027, 2835260

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $449,000Price Per Sqft: $250/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Sep 09 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Fall River

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1842 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station, SidewalksNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4400 sqft

Offer

Contingencies: Pending P&SListing Terms: Contract

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73421676Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1842

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkGolfMedical FacilityLaundromatHighway AccessHouse of WorshipT-StationSidewalks
Last check for updates: about 2 hours ago
Listed by Joseph E. Carvalho
VICTORIA Realty, (508) 998-6466
Bought with: Muhammad Mushtaq, (508) 982-4824, SBA Realty Group, (508) 443-3443
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73421676

Price History for 986 N Eastern Ave

DatePriceEventSource
10/20/2025$461,000Sold
MLS PIN #73421676
08/30/2025$449,000ContingentMLS PIN #73421676
08/24/2025$449,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73421676
01/10/2003$110,000Sold
N/A

Market trends in Fall River

Last updated May 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$411K
$3.33K
MoM
Sale-to-List Price
100.0%
0.3%
MoM
Price per sq ft
$291
$26
MoM
Available listings
154
23
MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$4,883
Assessment$426,500
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 986 N Eastern Ave

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
0.08
Single-Family Home
$440,000
05/22/26
3
1.5
1,515
0.10
Single-Family Home
$527,500
02/26/26
3
2
1,918
0.18
Single-Family Home
$435,000
12/15/25
4
1.5
1,750
0.27
Single-Family Home
$505,000
06/22/26
4
2
2,333
0.27
Single-Family Home
$520,000
02/27/26
3
2
1,028
0.06
Single-Family Home
$525,000
04/22/26
4
2
1,507
0.05
Single-Family Home
$493,000
03/26/26
3
1
1,804
0.09
Single-Family Home
$425,000
06/18/26
3
1
936
0.19
Single-Family Home
$472,370
02/26/26
4
1
1,531

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Highlands

At least 62 Trulia users voted on each feature.
  • 86 % Say car is needed

  • 81 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 79 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 71 % Say parking is easy

  • 61 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 61 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 61 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 59 % Say it's quiet

  • 50 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 48 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 46 % Say there's wildlife

  • 44 % Say kids play outside

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 30 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 14 % Say there are community events

Sourced by Trulia users. Learn more about our methodology.
  • Neighbor
    "Great neighborhood, very quiet, except when trick or treating, I believe this is one of the most famous neighborhoods on it but besides that is all nice and clean."
  • Trulia User
    "I've lived in this neighborhood for 10 years. This neighborhood has peaceful nights. During the morning you barely hear anyone they have all left early for work, those who are around are cleaning snow or mowing the lawn, depending the season, It has truly been the most amazing neighborhood I have had the privilege to live in."
  • Trulia User
    "The neighbor is safe with schools and amenities close by. Lots of investments being made in the area as well with the commuter rail coming to the area."
  • Eguilmette
    "Halloween is a huge event every year in our neighborhood. Everyone if quite friendly and says hello "
  • Jon T.
    "Quietest streets run between parallel avenues. Big beautiful homes and a great walk on Highland ave towards the park "
  • Carl.sahady
    "Area is very quiet and neighborhood is very friendly. School system is vert good. Convenience store close by. Close to the highway "
  • Diomara .
    "Best neighborhood in this city I’m bless to live here over 8 year now my future home w like to be in this neighborhood it’s safe and quiet neighborhood area close to my job to my kids school no problems at all ever had no issue in this neighborhood thank u all best of luck "
  • Brandi K.
    "commute is pretty great easy access to the highways close by going towards New Bedford, Taunton, Newport, providence. lots of stores close by"
  • Brandi K.
    "there is not many community events often in the area. But they do have some great schools nearby and some great parks."
  • Diomara B.
    "I really like this neighborhood I wanna buy a house closer or around it cause it’s a nice n quit area to live n raise my children "
  • Powaking
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 17 years. It’s close to schools and located near major highways."
  • Powaking
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for 17 years. Although the street is busy with traffic I know that it is in the safe part of the city."
  • Langevinkaren
    "I’ve lives here for 4 years and it is so quite and the neighbors are nice. I walk my dog at night and never had a problem."

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