Holmes Apartments

140 Essex St, Fall River, MA

Holmes Apartments is an 8-story housing for older adults at 140 Essex St in Fall River, MA, with 100 apartments, built in 1966.

At a glance

• 100 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1966
• 8 floors
• 78,610 sq ft of building area
• Assessed at $5,441,700 for fiscal year 2026

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

Income-restricted housing

Holmes Apartments 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: 34 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Fall River Depot (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 0.8 mi

Closest bus stops:

• N Main St and Cove St (SRTA 102), 0.2 mi
• Commonwealth Landing (SRTA 114), 0.5 mi

Public schools nearby

• James Tansey (elementary, grades K–5), 0.9 mi
• Morton Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 0.6 mi
• B M C Durfee High (high, grades 9–12), 1.1 mi

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

Questions about Holmes Apartments

How many units are in Holmes Apartments?

Holmes Apartments has 100 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Holmes Apartments built?

Holmes Apartments was built in 1966 and has 8 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Holmes Apartments right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to Holmes Apartments?

Fall River Depot (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 0.8 miles away, in a straight line.

Is Holmes Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. Holmes Apartments is in Federal public housing. Apply through Fall River Housing Authority.

Buildings near Holmes Apartments

• The Highlands — 1800–1820 Highland Ave, 78 apartments · built 1913 · 4 floors · 1 listed now, 0.8 mi
• Cardinal Medeiros Towers — 1197 Robeson St, 208 apartments · built 1970 · 14 floors, 0.8 mi
• Point Gloria Condominiums — 750 Davol St, 128 condos · built 1956 · 2 floors · 4 listed now, 0.9 mi
• Pleasant View — 1 Pleasant Vw, 119 apartments, 0.9 mi

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

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• 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 Holmes Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].