Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 55 William St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,652 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.273 acres (11,879 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $84,000 (Sep 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $4,539 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (reduced by levee) |
| APN | FAIR M:000009 L:00036 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000009 L:00036 S |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,652 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,989 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,326 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,326 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,879 sqft (0.273 acres) |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Street Address | 55 WILLIAM ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-2927 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 655300 |
55 William St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2019.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 WILLIAM ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-2927 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 3, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 3, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 12760-194 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 55 WILLIAM ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-2927 |
| Document Number | 12760-194 |
| Book / Page | 012760 / 000194 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 7341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 55 WILLIAM ST FAIRHAVEN MA 027192927, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-2927 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 William St was $4,539, up 10,455.8% 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 | $4,539.00 (+10,455.81%) | $493,900 (+4.88%) Land $186,900 Building $307,000 | $524,777 |
| 2025 | $43.00 (-98.99%) | $470,900 (+1.99%) Land $186,900 Building $284,000 | |
| 2024 | $4,261.00 (-0.28%) | $461,700 (+7.52%) Land $186,900 Building $274,800 | |
| 2023 | $4,273.00 | $429,400 Land $173,200 Building $256,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 55 William St in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 reduced by levee · depends on levee performance |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 46 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 46 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1978–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Tropical Storm Henri |
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 55 William 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 499 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 |
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