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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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Basic Information

  • Gross Income $152,760
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Level
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Parcel Number 2833684
  • Rent Includes Unit 1(Heat, Electric, Water, Hot Water), Unit 2(Heat, Electric, Water, Hot Water)
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $513,400
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$5,428

School Information

  • Elementary SchoolMary L. Fonseca Elementary
  • High School B.M.C. Durfee High School
  • Junior HighJames M. Morton Middle School

Parking

  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Spaces

Rooms

  • Bathroom6
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 6
  • Full Bath6

Basic Information

  • List Price$899,900
  • MLS Number73541773
  • Modification Date06/25/2026
  • Property SubType5+ Family - Rooming House

Location

  • Address556 High Street
  • Building Number556
  • CountyBristol
  • StateMA
  • StreetHigh Street
  • TownFall River
  • Zip02720

Building

  • BasementFull, Interior Entry, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FoundationStone
  • Levels 3
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Enclosed
  • Rooms17
  • Stories3
  • Units14
  • Utilities For Gas Range
  • Year Built1845
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.13

Interior

  • Flooring Carpet, Laminate, Hardwood
  • Interior Features Storage, Studio, Internet Available - Unknown, Kitchen

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Sprinkler System
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Electric 100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Oil, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 4,248
  • Lot Size Square Feet 5,580
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • Road Responsibility Public Maintained Road
  • Square Feet4,248
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Laundromat
    • Marina
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
  • Appliances IncludedRange, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Other AmenitiesBasement

Legal

  • ZoningR-4

Other

  • Date Listed06/25/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

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Listed by Melissa Casey of Lamacchia Realty,Inc.

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