Welcome to 253 Garden Street, a charming and well-maintained cottage style home conveniently located between President Avenue and New Boston Road. This inviting 3-bedroom home offers beautiful character, including a welcoming staircase and leaded-glass window, comfortable living and dining spaces, a home office, and a fully applianced kitchen with breakfast bar. Outside, enjoy a private, level backyard and convenient off-street parking along with a storage shed. Don’t miss your opportunity to see this one in person at the open house Sunday, September 6th from 11 AM 12:30 PM!
President Avenue-Robeson Street, located between North Main Street and Highland Avenue, is a residential and mixed-use Fall River neighborhood with triple-decker streetscapes and pocket parks. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the President Avenue and Robeson Street junction, where corner storefronts, takeout counters, and everyday services set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Housing leans toward classic wood-frame multifamilies with small porches, plus a scattering of mid-century apartments along wider roads. Side streets feel quieter, while busier corridors carry local traffic toward downtown and the Highlands. Nearby green space and school grounds add breathing room between blocks. Daily life centers on practical errands, walkable blocks, and familiar neighborhood institutions.
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Offer insights
253 Garden St · $445,000
$460K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $460K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
12 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.5%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Six total rooms
Full basement with interior entry and sump pump
Gas water heater
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Heating & cooling
Steam heating with natural gas
Window cooling units
Exterior features
Front porch
Home design
Single-family residence
Above-grade finished area approximately 1,249
Parking
Paved driveway
Two open parking spaces (2 total)
Construction
Granite foundation
Built according to public records
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
100 amp electrical service
HOA & community
Not a senior community
Other
Lot size approximately 0.15 acres
Electricity and solar
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This well maintained home offers foyer with beautiful staircase & lead glass window, living room, dining room, office & kitchen with breakfast bar. The 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms, & full bath. Nice private yard & off street parking.
Public Records
Aug 14, 1986
Sold
$78,000
$62/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2023
$3,342 (+7.6%)
$115,800 + $156,600
$272,400
2022
$3,107 (+1.2%)
$107,200 + $139,000
$246,200
2021
$3,069 (−0.2%)
$101,200 + $120,700
$221,900
2020
$3,076 (+2.2%)
$97,400 + $115,500
$212,900
2019
$3,011 (+7.5%)
$97,400 + $109,100
$206,500
2018
$2,801 (+4.9%)
$97,400 + $94,200
$191,600
2017
$2,671 (+5.4%)
$97,400 + $93,400
$190,800
2016
$2,535 (+7.2%)
$97,400 + $88,600
$186,000
2015
$2,365 (+4.0%)
$91,100 + $89,700
$180,800
2014
$2,274 (+4.3%)
$91,100 + $89,700
$180,800
2013
$2,180 (+6.4%)
$93,000 + $89,700
$182,700
2012
$2,049 (+7.3%)
$96,900 + $89,700
$186,600
2011
$1,909 (−4.9%)
$96,900 + $89,700
$186,600
2010
$2,008 (+7.6%)
$111,800 + $110,300
$222,100
2009
$1,866
$134,100 + $97,400
$231,500
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,249
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,249
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Bristol County
APN
2834846
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 19, 2023.
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 97° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
8/10 Wind Factor
80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
3 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Fall River, MA • 02720
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Sun exposure
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Fall River. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 253 Garden St
$446,627
$1,627 over list price of $445K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $430K to $505K.