Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 17 Academy Ave, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.059 acres (2,570 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,673 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | FAIR M:000014 L:00257 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000014 L:00257 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,240 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,644 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,570 sqft (0.059 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 17 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 | 257 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 655200 |
17 Academy Ave, a duplex, is owned by an individual.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 MILL RD, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-5204 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Property Address | 17 ACADEMY AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-6929 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 11952-300 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 11952/300 |
| Instrument | 470 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Academy Ave was $3,673, up 4.6% 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 | $3,673.00 (+4.61%) | $399,700 (+6.11%) Land $167,000 Building $232,700 | $485,697 |
| 2025 | $3,511.00 (+2.93%) | $376,700 (+1.92%) Land $167,000 Building $209,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,411.00 (+2.68%) | $369,600 (+10.69%) Land $167,000 Building $202,600 | |
| 2023 | $3,322.00 | $333,900 Land $146,300 Building $187,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 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 17 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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