Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 31 Nelson Ave, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1946 |
| Lot Size | 0.195 acres (8,477 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $601,000 (Nov 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $5,216 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:000043 L:00219 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000043 L:00219 S |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,724 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1946 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1946 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,477 sqft (0.195 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Street Address | 31 NELSON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-1021 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 219 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4059 |
| Census Tract | 655400 |
31 Nelson Ave is held in a trust since November 2007.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 15 MOUNT PLEASANT ST, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-3033 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 8860 / 62 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 31 NELSON AVE, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-1021 |
| Document Number | 11997-332 |
| Book / Page | 011997 / 000332 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4439 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 15 MOUNT PLEASANT ST WINCHESTER MA 018903033, WINCHESTER, MA 01890-3033 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Nelson Ave was $5,216, up 10,127.5% 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 | $5,216.00 (+10,127.45%) | $567,600 (+2.25%) Land $340,500 Building $227,100 | $718,261 (-25.1%) |
| 2025 | $51.00 (-99%) | $555,100 (+0.22%) Land $347,500 Building $207,600 | $958,930 |
| 2024 | $5,112.00 | $553,900 Land $347,500 Building $206,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 31 Nelson 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 | 17.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 175 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 175 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 188 (1978–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 188 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · tidal / storm surge |
| 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 31 Nelson 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 98% of the US · lower than 96% 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 78 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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