Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 7 Ruth St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 781 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.303 acres (13,203 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $4,473 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Refinance |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:000043 L:00229 S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000043 L:00229 S |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 781 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,203 sqft (0.303 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 7 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 | 229 |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4059 |
| Census Tract | 655400 |
7 Ruth St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2012.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 RUTH ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-1005 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 3, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20121 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10442 / 249 |
| Transfer Doc | 10442-249 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Property Address | 7 RUTH ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-1005 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 014586-322 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Book Page | 14586/322 |
| Instrument | 202300000713 |
| Name | EASTERN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 7 Ruth St was $4,473, up 10,065.9% 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 | $4,473.00 (+10,065.91%) | $486,700 (+2.05%) Land $296,200 Building $190,500 | $533,848 (-2.98%) |
| 2025 | $44.00 (-98.94%) | $476,900 (+6.05%) Land $302,300 Building $174,600 | $550,240 |
| 2024 | $4,151.00 (+9.55%) | $449,700 (+18.09%) Land $302,300 Building $147,400 | |
| 2023 | $3,789.00 | $380,800 Land $256,900 Building $123,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 7 Ruth St in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 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 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 7 Ruth St 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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