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.
OFFER DEADLINE: 2/22/22 @ 10:00 AM. PLEASE ALLOW UP TO 72 HOURS FOR A RESPONSE FROM SELLER. Invest in Fall River! HUGE Single family with BIG potential - 5 BR, 2 full/2 half BA, one of a kind home in the heart of Fall River. With some TLC, this house will convert perfectly into a duplex (would need a variance) or keep it as a single family with a huge in-law setup. Check out the MASSIVE spare living area that opens to a patio space. From the home’s addition, there lies a gated yard with trees in every corner for privacy. With 3 total entrances into the home, one featuring laundry hook ups, you’ll feel how open the kitchen is, then flowing into the rest of the space so effortlessly. Wait! There’s so much more! SUBJECT TO SELLER OBTAINING A LICENSE TO SELL. SELLER HAS NEVER OCCUPIED THE PROPERTY AND HAS NO DISCLOSURES. PROPERTY MUST BE LISTED FOR 10 DAYS BEFORE AN OFFER CAN BE ACCEPTED - Plenty of time to bring all of your contractors in for estimates.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,152 (+13.3%)
$104,700 + $233,700
$338,400
2022
$3,665 (+6.0%)
$95,200 + $195,200
$290,400
2021
$3,459 (+7.1%)
$88,100 + $162,000
$250,100
2020
$3,231 (+3.1%)
$84,300 + $139,300
$223,600
2019
$3,133 (+4.7%)
$80,300 + $134,600
$214,900
2018
$2,993 (+4.8%)
$78,800 + $125,900
$204,700
2017
$2,857 (+4.2%)
$80,400 + $123,700
$204,100
2016
$2,741 (+6.3%)
$83,700 + $117,400
$201,100
2015
$2,578 (+1.8%)
$80,700 + $116,400
$197,100
2014
$2,532 (+4.5%)
$84,900 + $116,400
$201,300
2013
$2,422 (+4.9%)
$86,600 + $116,400
$203,000
2012
$2,308 (+7.3%)
$87,800 + $122,400
$210,200
2011
$2,150 (+6.0%)
$87,800 + $122,400
$210,200
2010
$2,029 (+28.1%)
$99,800 + $124,700
$224,500
2009
$1,584
$111,300 + $85,200
$196,500
Tax history for 686 Charles St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$4,152 (+13.3%)
$104,700 + $233,700
$338,400
2022
$3,665 (+6.0%)
$95,200 + $195,200
$290,400
2021
$3,459 (+7.1%)
$88,100 + $162,000
$250,100
2020
$3,231 (+3.1%)
$84,300 + $139,300
$223,600
2019
$3,133 (+4.7%)
$80,300 + $134,600
$214,900
2018
$2,993 (+4.8%)
$78,800 + $125,900
$204,700
2017
$2,857 (+4.2%)
$80,400 + $123,700
$204,100
2016
$2,741 (+6.3%)
$83,700 + $117,400
$201,100
2015
$2,578 (+1.8%)
$80,700 + $116,400
$197,100
2014
$2,532 (+4.5%)
$84,900 + $116,400
$201,300
2013
$2,422 (+4.9%)
$86,600 + $116,400
$203,000
2012
$2,308 (+7.3%)
$87,800 + $122,400
$210,200
2011
$2,150 (+6.0%)
$87,800 + $122,400
$210,200
2010
$2,029 (+28.1%)
$99,800 + $124,700
$224,500
2009
$1,584
$111,300 + $85,200
$196,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,904
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bristol County
APN
2821112
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Mar 13, 2023.
Aug 13, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 5
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 1,904
Foundation Details: Stone
Construction Materials: Conventional (2x4-2x6)
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Actual
Exterior Features
Roof: Rubber, Asphalt/Composition Shingles
Property Information
PropertySubType: Single Family Residence
Green Energy Generation: Solar
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.15
Lot Features: Cleared
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $3,586
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: 200+ Amp Service
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Has Cooling
Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Location
Location Information
Directions: Please Use GPS
UnparsedAddress: 686 Charles St, Fall River MA 02724
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,904
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,534 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Bristol County
APN: 2821112
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 13, 2023
Other
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Carlton M. Viveiros Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
4/10
Matthew J Kuss Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
B M C Durfee High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.3mi
2/10
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Lifestyle
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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, 15 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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Historical weather
Fall River, MA • 02724
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$473,000 – $573,000
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