Barresi Heights

1863 Pleasant St, Fall River, MA · also known as Francis J. Barresi Heights

Barresi Heights is an 11-story housing for older adults at 1863 Pleasant St in Fall River, MA, with 149 apartments, built in 1970.

At a glance

• 149 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1970
• 11 floors
• 100,296 sq ft of building area
• Assessed at $11,863,300 for fiscal year 2026

No homes in Barresi Heights are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Barresi Heights is in Federal public housing. Designation: Elderly/disabled (state designation).

Fall River Housing Authority: how to apply, waitlists and income limits. How housing assistance works in Massachusetts.

Getting around

Walkability: 60 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Fall River Depot (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 2.3 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Pleasant St and Irving St (SRTA 109 199), under 0.1 mi
• Pleasant St and Eastern Ave (SRTA 9 109 199), 0.1 mi

Public schools nearby

• Samuel Watson (elementary, grades K–5), 0.1 mi
• Talbot Innovation School (middle, grades 6–8), 0.5 mi
• Diman Regional Vocational Technical High (high, grades 9–12), 1.0 mi

The district decides which school serves an address. Distances are straight-line.

Questions about Barresi Heights

How many units are in Barresi Heights?

Barresi Heights has 149 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Barresi Heights built?

Barresi Heights was built in 1970 and has 11 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Barresi Heights right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Barresi Heights comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Barresi Heights?

Fall River Depot (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 2.3 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Barresi Heights income-restricted housing?

Yes. Barresi Heights is in Federal public housing. Apply through Fall River Housing Authority.

Buildings near Barresi Heights

• Cottell Heights — 1685 Pleasant St, 72 apartments · built 1971 · 11 floors, 0.2 mi
• St. Joseph's Orphanage — 56 St Joseph St, 115 apartments · built 1897 · 6 floors, 0.4 mi
• Knitting Mill — 69 Alden St, 100 apartments · built 1885 · 5 floors, 0.5 mi
• Curtain Lofts — 420 Quequechan St, 97 apartments · built 1871 · 5 floors, 0.5 mi
• Riley Plaza — 227 Stevens St, 156 apartments, 0.9 mi
• Father Diaferio Village — 220 Johnson St, 224 apartments, 1.2 mi
• Tecumseh Mill No.1 — 164 Hartwell St, 125 apartments · built 1870 · 5 floors, 1.4 mi

More: all 27 large buildings in Fall River · Fall River homes for sale and rent

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Public Housing Developments
• Housing authority development tables (EOHLC annual plans and authority sites)

Assessed values and sales are public records from municipal assessors. An assessed value is set for taxation and may differ from market value. Data checked 2026-11-02.

To ask about homes in Barresi Heights or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].