Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 5 Rivet St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,807 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.459 acres (19,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $289,809 (Nov 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,056 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:00031A L:00055 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:00031A L:00055 S |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,807 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,456 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,300 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,998 sqft (0.459 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 5 RIVET ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-5513 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Subdivision | BROWNELL TERRACE |
| Legal Lot Number | 55 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 655100 |
5 Rivet St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2005.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 RIVET ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-5513 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 7895 / 232 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Property Address | 5 RIVET ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-5513 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 6, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 014309-158 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Book Page | 14309/158 |
| Instrument | 9271 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 5 Rivet St was $4,056, up 10,3% 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 | $4,056.00 (+10,3%) | $441,400 (+5.27%) Land $180,100 Building $261,300 | $533,354 (+20.48%) |
| 2025 | $39.00 (-98.96%) | $419,300 (+3.07%) Land $180,100 Building $239,200 | $442,700 |
| 2024 | $3,755.00 (+14.48%) | $406,800 (+23.42%) Land $180,100 Building $226,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,280.00 | $329,600 Land $157,900 Building $171,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Rivet St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 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 59 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 59 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1978–1991) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 1991 · Hurricane Bob |
| 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 5 Rivet 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 148 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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