Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 161 Main St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,858 sqft · built 1800 |
| Lot Size | 0.133 acres (5,789 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $182,500 (Aug 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,331 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | FAIR M:000012 L:00037 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000012 L:00037 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,858 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,695 sqft |
| Basement Area | 969 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 969 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1800 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1800 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,789 sqft (0.133 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 161 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-3214 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 655200 |
161 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2001.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 MAIN ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3214 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 14, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 5099 / 186 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 161 Main St was $4,331, down 0.1% 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 | $4,331.00 (-0.07%) | $471,300 (+1.35%) Land $180,600 Building $290,700 | $497,698 (-2.73%) |
| 2025 | $4,334.00 (+1.38%) | $465,000 (+0.39%) Land $180,600 Building $284,400 | $511,670 |
| 2024 | $4,275.00 (+1.04%) | $463,200 (+8.94%) Land $180,600 Building $282,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,231.00 | $425,200 Land $167,400 Building $257,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 161 Main St 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 161 Main St 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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