Welcome to this well maintained colonial in the heart of the highlands. Situated on a spacious lot this home features 3 over sized bedrooms, a sun drenched front to back living room featuring a fireplace, along with a partially finished basement. Step outside to relax and enjoy a private backyard with a two level trek deck leading to an above ground pool.
- MA
- Fall River
- 02720
- 285 Dexter St
- MLS# 73016088
- Date Listed07/22/2022
- Bedrooms 3
- Bathrooms 1 Full baths, 1 Half baths
- Lot Size 0.32 acres (14,026 sq. ft)
- Sewer Public Sewer
- Subdivision Highlands
- Property Type Single Family
- County Bristol
- Year Built 1995
- Water Public
- Square Feet 1,768 sq. ft
- Price Per Sq. Ft $282.75
Interior Features
- Appliances Gas Water Heater
- Cooling Window Unit(s)
- Heating Natural Gas, Baseboard
Exterior / Lot Features
- Roof Shingle
- Lot Size Acres 0.32
- Lot Size SQFT 14,026.00
- Lot Features Level
Directions
Highland Ave to Dexter
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount $4,936
- Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Nearby Schools
Source: School Digger
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
1.73 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.43 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.73 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5 • Serves this home
1.73 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
1.77 mi
Distance
Mary Fonseca Elementary School
Public • PK - 5
2.76 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.52 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
3.86 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
3.92 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 5
6.06 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 8
6.34 mi
Distance
Public • PK - 4
7.12 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8 • Serves this home
1.43 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
2.37 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
3.73 mi
Distance
Argosy Collegiate Charter School
Public • 6 - 8
4.22 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
4.81 mi
Distance
Public • 6 - 8
5.1 mi
Distance
Public • 3 - 5
5.48 mi
Distance
Public • 3 - 5
6.6 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home
1.73 mi
Distance
Somerset Berkley Regional High School
Public • 9 - 12
1.79 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
2.12 mi
Distance
Diman Reg Vocational Tech High School
Public • 9 - 12
2.73 mi
Distance
Public • 9 - 12
5.48 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - 12
1.73 mi
Distance
Fall River Deaconess Home School
Private • 02 - 12
2.12 mi
Distance
Private • KG - 12
3.73 mi
Distance
Meadowridge Behavioral Health Center
Private • 07 - 12
4.17 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - 12
4.81 mi
Distance
Private • 08 - 12
4.81 mi
Distance
Private • UG - UG
7.08 mi
Distance
Sales & Tax History
Source: Public Records
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/02/2022 | Sold | $481,000.00 3.78% |
| 09/25/2022 | Pending | $499,900.00 |
| 09/11/2022 | Contingent | $499,900.00 |
| 08/31/2022 | Active | $499,900.00 3.68% |
| 07/22/2022 | Active | $519,000.00 |
| Street Address | Beds | Baths | Sold Date | List Price | Valuation Date | Valuation Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Lilac Avenue | Listing | 5 | 3 | Oct 25, 2025 | $425,000 | Dec 26, 2023 | $492,867 |
| 484 Joseph Drive | Listing | 4 | 2 | Oct 25, 2025 | $449,900 | Dec 26, 2023 | $449,030 |
| 1220 Riverside Avenue | Listing | 3 | 3 | Oct 25, 2025 | $359,000 | Mar 21, 2024 | $592,320 |
| 259 Westhill Avenue | Listing | 2 | 1 | Oct 25, 2025 | $259,900 | Mar 21, 2024 | $368,374 |
| 268 Bark Street | 4 | 4 | Oct 03, 2025 | $1,595,000 | Nov 29, 2025 | - |
| 562 Main St | 4 | 1 | Oct 21, 2025 | $410,000 | Nov 29, 2025 | - |
| 194 CORBETT Street | - | 0 | Nov 20, 2025 | $80,000 | Nov 29, 2025 | - |
| 157 Chace Street | 3 | 1 | Oct 24, 2025 | $350,000 | Nov 29, 2025 | - |
| 108 BRAYTON Avenue | 3 | 2 | Nov 20, 2025 | $284,900 | Nov 29, 2025 | - |
| 64 DEER Street | 3 | 2 | Nov 20, 2025 | $239,000 | Nov 29, 2025 | - |
Population & Environment
Source: Sperling's Best Places
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,702 | 90,670 | 578,437 | 335,858,263 |
| Population Density | 2,600 | 2,737 | 1,046 | 95 |
| People per Household | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.6 |
| Median Age | 43.1 | 40.6 | 42.3 | 39.1 |
| Median Income | $54,865 | $45,883 | $71,640 | $66,222 |
| Average Income | $30,240 | $26,832 | $36,709 | $35,475 |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 91 | 109 | 100 |
| Zip | City | County | National | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January Avg. High Temp | 17.8°F | 17.8°F | 17.8°F | 22.6°F |
| July Avg. High Temp | 83°F | 83°F | 83°F | 86.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 48.34" | 48.34" | 48.34" | 38" |
24/100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score ®
32/100
Some Transit
Transit Score ®
25/100
Bikable
Bike Score ®
Overview
Almost all errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.Transit Summary
3 nearby routes: 3 bus, 0 rail, 0 other
Walkability averages in the surrounding area
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 14/100, Bike Score: 34/100.
Property Change History
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Frequently Asked Questions for 285 Dexter St
Source: Realty.com
285 Dexter St, Fall River, MA 02720 is a Single Family 1,768 sq. ft. home listed for sale. Realty.com has 15 photos available of this 3 bed, 2 bath house, listed at $499,900. View sales and tax history, use our mortgage calculator and more on Realty.com
Realty.com has 15 photos of 285 Dexter St.
Our records indicate that 285 Dexter St was built in 1995.
The full address for this home is 285 Dexter St, Fall River, MA 02720.
285 Dexter St has been listed on Realty.com since Fri July 22, 2022
Almost all errands require a car. A few nearby public transportation options. Minimal bike infrastructure.
The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 28/100, Transit Score: 14/100, Bike Score: 34/100.
There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 285 Dexter St. Spencer Borden (Grades: PK - 5), Morton Middle School (Grades: 6 - 8), B M C Durfee High School (Grades: 9 - 12)
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