Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 16 Saltmarsh Rd, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,798 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,517 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $8,736 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:000043 L:00008 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000043 L:00008 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,798 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,281 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 50,517 sqft (1.16 acres) |
| View / Lot | Waterfront |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Street Address | 16 SALTMARSH RD |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-1143 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4010 |
| Census Tract | 655400 |
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 WALTER MORSE RD, BELLINGHAM, MA 02019-1011 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 015078-107 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $8,736.00 (+10,425.3%) | $950,600 (+6.68%) Land $788,500 Building $162,100 | $795,083 |
| 2025 | $83.00 (-98.98%) | $891,100 (+1.46%) Land $743,500 Building $147,600 | |
| 2024 | $8,107.00 | $878,300 Land $743,500 Building $134,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 20.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 175 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 175 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 188 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 188 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | C31A “West Sconticut Neck” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Nov 25, 2024 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Eligible (built 1940) built before the Nov 25, 2025 cutoff |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 32 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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