Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 5 Ruth St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,797 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.165 acres (7,200 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Aug 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,621 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:000043 L:00228 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000043 L:00228 S |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,797 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,904 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,200 sqft (0.165 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 5 RUTH ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-1005 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RR |
| Legal Lot Number | 228 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4059 |
| Census Tract | 655400 |
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3 LEEWARD WAY, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-1234 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 28, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 28, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 9487 / 43 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $4,621.00 (+10,168.89%) | $502,800 (+3.01%) Land $286,500 Building $216,300 | $593,171 (-9.95%) |
| 2025 | $45.00 (-98.96%) | $488,100 (+4.07%) Land $292,400 Building $195,700 | $658,730 |
| 2024 | $4,329.00 (+8.23%) | $469,000 (+16.67%) Land $292,400 Building $176,600 | |
| 2023 | $4,000.00 | $402,000 Land $248,500 Building $153,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone VE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
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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