For sale

Price cut: $40K (7/28)

$729,900

878 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720

5beds

5,069sqft

$4,626/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1895

0.44 Acres Lot

$708,000 Zestimate^®

$144/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Exceptional craftsmanshipPrivate side entrancePeriod details throughoutVintage chandeliersOff-street parkingThree intricately designed fireplacesExtensive moldings

Currently configured and utilized as a TWO-FAMILY residence, the home can easily restored to it's original single family design. Prominently situated in the Highlands, 878 Highland Avenue offers sweeping, unobstructed views of the city’s iconic North Park, the Taunton River, and the Braga Bridge. Known historically as the “Langley House” this distinguished Queen Anne style residence was built in 1896 with exceptional craftsmanship. It showcases period details throughout, including original brass door hardware, vintage chandeliers, a distinctive keyhole-shaped window, extensive moldings, and three intricately designed fireplaces. An expansive veranda welcomes you into the owner's unit, which gracefully extends across three levels of the home. A second unit is located on the first floor through a private side entrance. . In the rear of the property, an additional driveway provides off-street parking and leads to a two-stall 1,400 sq ft carriage house which offers ADU potential.

80 days

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76

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 5
Full bathrooms: 4
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Heating

Baseboard, Natural Gas

Cooling

Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Included: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator

Features

Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood
Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access
Number of fireplaces: 3

Interior area

Total structure area: 5,069
Total interior livable area: 5,069 sqft
Finished area above ground: 5,069

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 14
Parking features: Detached, Off Street
Garage spaces: 2
Uncovered spaces: 12

Features

Patio & porch: Porch
Exterior features: Porch, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Fruit Trees
Has view: Yes
View description: City View(s), Water, River
Has water view: Yes
Water view: River,Water

Lot

Size: 0.44 Acres
Features: Corner Lot

Details

Parcel number: M:0S07 B:0000 L:0024,2836575
Zoning: S

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Queen Anne
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Foundation: Other
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1895

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: for Gas Range

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Golf, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, Sidewalks

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Fall River

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $144/sqft
Tax assessed value: $967,400
Annual tax amount: $11,077
Date on market: 6/8/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$708,000

$673,000 - $743,000

$2,028/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/28/2026	Price change	$729,900-5.2%$144/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73531636 Report a problem
6/8/2026	Listed for sale	$769,900-6.1%$152/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73531614 Report a problem
11/1/2025	Listing removed	$819,900$162/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73413593 Report a problem
9/15/2025	Price change	$819,900-3.5%$162/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73413594 Report a problem
8/5/2025	Listed for sale	$849,900$168/sqft
Source: MLS PIN #73413593 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$11,077 +9.4%	$967,400 +9.8%
2024	$10,127 +2.8%	$881,400 +9.8%
2023	$9,852 +8.4%	$802,900 +11.5%
2022	$9,089 -6.7%	$720,200 +2.3%
2021	$9,739 +10.6%	$704,200 +15.6%
2020	$8,803 +6.3%	$609,200 +7.2%
2019	$8,283 +3.7%	$568,100 +4%
2018	$7,985 +12.7%	$546,200 +7.9%
2017	$7,088 +4.3%	$506,300 +1.5%
2016	$6,797 +4.3%	$498,700 +0.1%
2015	$6,519 -1.3%	$498,400 -5%
2014	$6,602 +3.7%	$524,800 -1.6%
2013	$6,365 +4.5%	$533,500 -3.8%
2012	$6,090 -6.7%	$554,600 -23.2%
2010	$6,526 +12.1%	$721,900 0%
2009	$5,820 +24.9%	$722,100 +18.9%
2008	$4,658 +6.8%	$607,300
2007	$4,360 +9.2%	$607,300 +3.9%
2006	$3,991 -2.1%	$584,400 +9.1%
2005	$4,077 +28.1%	$535,700 +38.2%
2004	$3,183 +6.8%	$387,700 +39.3%
2003	$2,981 +8.9%	$278,300
2002	$2,738 +6.7%	$278,300 +13.5%
2000	$2,565 +18.8%	$245,200 +4.3%
1995	$2,159	$235,200