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.
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Interior Features: Storage, Studio, Internet Available - Unknown, Kitchen
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 4,248
Foundation Details: Stone
Stories (Total): 3
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Color: White
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Enclosed
Exterior Features: Sprinkler System
Property Information
PropertySubType: 5+ Family - Rooming House
Above Grade Finished Area: 4248
Levels: 3
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Features: Level
ViewYN: Has View
View: City
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage Type: Public
Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $5,428
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: for Gas Range
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 100 Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Oil, Natural Gas
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
School Information
Elementary School: Mary L. Fonseca Elementary
High School: B.M.C. Durfee High School
Location Information
Directions: Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 556 High Street, Fall River MA 02720
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 6,177
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,580 square feet
Style: Other
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Bristol County
APN: M0O-02B0000L0002
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 12, 2019
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 1
Listing Information
Exclusions: Appliances In Unit 2,3,8 And 10 Are Owned By The Tenants. Furnishings In Unit 2, 3, 7, 8, 10, 14a Ar
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Morton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
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B M C Durfee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 96° expected this year, 14 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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