Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 15 Academy Ave, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,178 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.199 acres (8,677 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $260,000 (May 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,074 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2024 Line of Credit Jun 2019 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | FAIR M:000012 L:00044 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000012 L:00044 S |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,178 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,441 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,053 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,053 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,677 sqft (0.199 acres) |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 15 ACADEMY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-6929 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 44 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 655200 |
15 Academy Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2016.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 ACADEMY AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-6929 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEW BEDFORD CREDIT UNION |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION |
| Oct 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 11701 / 133 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Property Address | 15 ACADEMY AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-6929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 015129-162 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Book Page | 15129/162 |
| Instrument | 18309 |
| Name | NEW BEDFORD CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Property Address | 15 ACADEMY AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-6929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 12820-116 |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 12820/116 |
| Instrument | 12298 |
| Name | SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2029 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Property Address | 15 ACADEMY AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-6929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 13439-1 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13439/1 |
| Instrument | 25190 |
| Name | SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 15 Academy Ave was $4,074, up 10,910.8% from the year before.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Bristol County |
| County Subdivision | Fairhaven Town |
| Unified School District | Fairhaven School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,074.00 (+10,910.81%) | $443,300 (+9.67%) Land $172,900 Building $270,400 | $526,595 |
| 2025 | $37.00 (-98.99%) | $404,200 (+1.97%) Land $172,900 Building $231,300 | |
| 2024 | $3,659.00 (+2.69%) | $396,400 (+10.7%) Land $172,900 Building $223,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,563.00 | $358,100 Land $151,400 Building $206,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 15 Academy Ave in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 13 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 13 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1978–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2008 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 15 Academy Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | FAIRHAVEN WATER DEPT serves 15,155 people · EPA ID MA4094000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2026 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Oct 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 468 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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