Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 242 Main St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,670 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.099 acres (4,308 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $187,000 (Dec 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,455 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Mar 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:000016 L:00052 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000016 L:00052 S |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,670 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,658 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,335 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,335 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1910 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,308 sqft (0.099 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 242 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-3357 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 655200 |
242 Main St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2016.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 MAIN ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3357 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage SOUTH COAST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
| Mar 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201631724 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11936 / 130 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Property Address | 242 MAIN ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3357 |
| Document Number | 015424-381 |
| Book / Page | 15424 / 381 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202676460 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 MAIN ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3357 |
| Document Number | 0000076460, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2026 |
| Book Page | 15424/381 |
| Instrument | 202676460 |
| Name | SOUTH COAST FEDERAL CREDIT UNION |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2041 |
| Rate | 5.75% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Property Address | 242 MAIN ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-3357 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 13135-5 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13135/5 |
| Instrument | 5386 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Main St was $4,455, up 5% 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 | $4,455.00 (+4.97%) | $484,800 (+6.46%) Land $179,100 Building $305,700 | $552,142 |
| 2025 | $4,244.00 (+3.03%) | $455,400 (+2.04%) Land $179,100 Building $276,300 | |
| 2024 | $4,119.00 (+0.12%) | $446,300 (+7.93%) Land $179,100 Building $267,200 | |
| 2023 | $4,114.00 | $413,500 Land $166,000 Building $247,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 242 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1978.
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| 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 242 Main St 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 361 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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