Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 17 River Ave, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Residential |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,162 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 acres (42,258 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $17,807 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:000017 L:00058 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000017 L:00058 S |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Units | 3 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,162 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 7,538 sqft |
| Basement Area | 760 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,020 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,258 sqft (0.97 acres) |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 17 RIVER AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-3323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Specialized > Other |
| Local Zoning Code | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 655200 |
17 River Ave, a residential property, is owned by a company.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 11 HOWLAND RD, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3440 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 River Ave was $17,807.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $17,807.00 | $978,400 (+4.87%) Land $265,800 Building $712,600 |
| 2025 | $933,000 (-6.42%) Land $265,800 Building $667,200 | |
| 2024 | $997,000 (+9.34%) Land $258,200 Building $738,800 | |
| 2023 | $911,800 Land $226,100 Building $685,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 River Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 6.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
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 River Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 59 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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