Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 38 Brown St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2 ba · 2,114 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.364 acres (15,843 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $4,046 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:000023 L:00059 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000023 L:00059 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,114 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,964 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,057 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,057 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,843 sqft (0.364 acres) |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 38 BROWN ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-4339 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 655200 |
38 Brown St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2004.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 BROWN ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-4339 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 28, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7298 / 76 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Property Address | 38 BROWN ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-4339 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 13442-244 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 13442/244 |
| Instrument | 25437 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 38 Brown St was $4,046, up 10,547.4% 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 | $4,046.00 (+10,547.37%) | $440,300 (+5.89%) Land $179,200 Building $261,100 | $511,856 |
| 2025 | $38.00 (-98.99%) | $415,800 (+1.86%) Land $179,200 Building $236,600 | |
| 2024 | $3,768.00 (+2.5%) | $408,200 (+10.5%) Land $179,200 Building $229,000 | |
| 2023 | $3,676.00 | $369,400 Land $157,000 Building $212,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Brown St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 22, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 38 Brown St 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 498 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures