Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 2 Academy Ave, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,232 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.122 acres (5,319 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,468 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2022 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | FAIR M:000012 L:00062 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000012 L:00062 S |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,232 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,588 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,116 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,116 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,319 sqft (0.122 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 2 ACADEMY AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-3151 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 655200 |
2 Academy Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2023.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 WOOD ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3313 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 19, 2022 | Foreclosure · Stand-Alone First Mortgage CARLOS RAFAEL |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 19, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 14623 / 268 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 2 ACADEMY AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3151 |
| Document Number | 014623-268 |
| Book / Page | 14623 / 268 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3892 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 17, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 WOOD ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3313 |
| Document Number | 0000003893 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3893 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Recording Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Property Address | 2 ACADEMY AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3151 |
| Document Number | 014471-326 |
| Book / Page | 14471 / 326 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21057 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 VIERECK ST, SOUTH DARTMOUTH, MA 02748-1237 |
| Document Number | 0000021060 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 21060 |
| Name | CARLOS RAFAEL |
|---|
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 2 Academy Ave was $4,468, up 10,538.1% 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 | $4,468.00 (+10,538.1%) | $486,200 (+6.09%) Land $169,600 Building $316,600 | $542,764 |
| 2025 | $42.00 (-98.99%) | $458,300 (+1.89%) Land $169,600 Building $288,700 | |
| 2024 | $4,152.00 (+26.82%) | $449,800 (+36.72%) Land $169,600 Building $280,200 | |
| 2023 | $3,274.00 | $329,000 Land $148,600 Building $180,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2 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.
The area around 2 Academy Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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