O’Brien Apartments

34 Whipple St, Fall River, MA 02721 · also known as Holmes Apartments

O’Brien Apartments is a housing for older adults at 34 Whipple St in Fall River, MA 02721, with 230 apartments.

At a glance

• 230 apartments (HUD’s public housing records)

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

Income-restricted housing

O’Brien 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: 82 out of 100, from how close everyday places are.

Closest train and subway stops:

• Fall River Depot (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line), 1.2 mi

Closest bus stops:

• S Main St and Morgan St (SRTA 101 103), under 0.1 mi
• Rodman St and S Main St (SRTA 101 103 107), 0.1 mi
• SRTA Fall River Terminal (SRTA · RIPTA 9 9X 24L), 0.3 mi

Public schools nearby

• John J Doran (elementary, grades PK–8), 0.4 mi
• Matthew J Kuss Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 1.1 mi
• Resiliency Preparatory Academy (high, grades 7–12), 0.7 mi

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

Questions about O’Brien Apartments

How many units are in O’Brien Apartments?

O’Brien Apartments has 230 apartments, according to HUD’s public housing records.

Are there homes for sale or rent in O’Brien Apartments right now?

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

What is the closest T or train station to O’Brien Apartments?

Fall River Depot (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 1.2 miles away, in a straight line.

Is O’Brien Apartments income-restricted housing?

Yes. O’Brien Apartments is in Federal public housing. Apply through Fall River Housing Authority.

Buildings near O’Brien Apartments

• Landmark at Fall River — 400 Columbia St, 89 apartments · built 1965 · 3 floors, 0.2 mi
• Borden Street Housing — 111 Borden St, 145 apartments · built 1981 · 7 floors, 0.3 mi
• Riverview Towers — 301 Milliken Blv, 200 apartments · built 1973 · 18 floors, 0.3 mi
• Ship's Cove — 130 Canal St, 201 apartments · built 1973 · 18 floors, 0.3 mi
• Tecumseh Mill No.1 — 164 Hartwell St, 125 apartments · built 1870 · 5 floors, 0.3 mi
• Gabriel House of Fall River — 261 Oliver St, 88 apartments · built 1964 · 3 floors, 0.5 mi
• Heritage Heights — 100 Green St, 127 apartments, 0.5 mi
• Oliveira Apartments — 170 William St, 84 apartments · built 1976 · 7 floors, 0.5 mi

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

Sources

• 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 O’Brien Apartments or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].