Ship's Cove

130 Canal St, Fall River, MA

Ship's Cove is an 18-story income-restricted apartments at 130 Canal St in Fall River, MA, with 201 apartments, built in 1973.

At a glance

• 201 apartments (the municipal assessor (via MassGIS))
• Built in 1973
• 18 floors
• Bedrooms: 99 1-bedroom, 63 2-bedroom
• 160,234 sq ft of building area
• Assessed at $15,890,100 for fiscal year 2026
• Last sold as a whole for $13,100,000 in September 2016

No homes in Ship's Cove are listed right now. Ask Benjamin Realty to tell you when one comes on the market.

Income-restricted housing

Ship's Cove is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 162 HUD-assisted units.

HUD's last physical inspection score: 86 out of 100 (2025-12-15).

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), 1.0 mi

Closest bus stops:

• Columbia St and Canal St (SRTA 107), 0.1 mi
• S Main St and Rodman St (SRTA 101 103), 0.2 mi
• Central St and Durfee St (SRTA 114), 0.3 mi

Public schools nearby

• John J Doran (elementary, grades PK–8), 0.2 mi
• Matthew J Kuss Middle (middle, grades 6–8), 1.1 mi
• Resiliency Preparatory Academy (high, grades 7–12), 0.6 mi

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

Questions about Ship's Cove

How many units are in Ship's Cove?

Ship's Cove has 201 apartments, according to the municipal assessor (via MassGIS).

When was Ship's Cove built?

Ship's Cove was built in 1973 and has 18 floors.

Are there homes for sale or rent in Ship's Cove right now?

None are listed at the moment. Benjamin Realty can tell you when a home in Ship's Cove comes on the market.

What is the closest T or train station to Ship's Cove?

Fall River Depot (MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line) is 1.0 mile away, in a straight line.

Is Ship's Cove income-restricted housing?

Yes. Ship's Cove is in HUD project-based Section 8, with 162 assisted units. Ask the building’s management about its income limits and waitlist, or ask Benjamin Realty.

Buildings near Ship's Cove

• Riverview Towers — 301 Milliken Blv, 200 apartments · built 1973 · 18 floors, 0.1 mi
• Landmark at Fall River — 400 Columbia St, 89 apartments · built 1965 · 3 floors, 0.1 mi
• Heritage Heights — 100 Green St, 127 apartments, 0.3 mi
• O’Brien Apartments — 34 Whipple St, 230 apartments, 0.3 mi
• Borden Street Housing — 111 Borden St, 145 apartments · built 1981 · 7 floors, 0.3 mi
• Oliveira Apartments — 170 William St, 84 apartments · built 1976 · 7 floors, 0.4 mi
• Tecumseh Mill No.1 — 164 Hartwell St, 125 apartments · built 1870 · 5 floors, 0.5 mi
• Gabriel House of Fall River — 261 Oliver St, 88 apartments · built 1964 · 3 floors, 0.6 mi

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

Sources

• MassGIS Standardized Assessors’ Parcels (municipal assessors)
• HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties
• OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)

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 Ship's Cove or book a showing, call Benjamin Realty at (617) 734-5050 or email [email protected].