Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 17 Austria Ave, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,024 sqft · built 1969 |
| Lot Size | 0.252 acres (10,995 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $185,000 (Jul 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $3,289 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:00029A L:00061 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:00029A L:00061 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,024 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,116 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,472 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 736 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1969 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1969 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,995 sqft (0.252 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 17 AUSTRIA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-1501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERSIDE COTTAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 655400 |
17 Austria Ave is owned by an individual who acquired it in August 2023.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 MORAVIA AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-1504 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 8, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 9762 / 17 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 014750-345 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 17 AUSTRIA AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-1501 |
| Document Number | 014750-345 |
| Book / Page | 14750 / 345 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 13556 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 MORAVIA AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-1504 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Austria Ave was $3,289, up 10,178.1% 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 | $3,289.00 (+10,178.13%) | $357,900 (+3.5%) Land $186,000 Building $171,900 | $482,573 (+29.98%) |
| 2025 | $32.00 (-98.99%) | $345,800 (+0.99%) Land $186,000 Building $159,800 | $371,260 |
| 2024 | $3,160.00 (+1.94%) | $342,400 (+9.88%) Land $186,000 Building $156,400 | |
| 2023 | $3,100.00 | $311,600 Land $172,400 Building $139,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 17 Austria Ave in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
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 | 16.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 80 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 80 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 91 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 91 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Austria 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 218 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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