Bristol County and Fairhaven Town property record for 78 Hedge St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,049 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.68 acres (73,268 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,491 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Oct 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | FAIR M:000016 L:00033A S |
| Primary APN | FAIR M:000016 L:00033A S |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,049 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,805 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 73,268 sqft (1.68 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Pool Type | In-Ground Pool |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 78 HEDGE ST |
|---|---|
| City | FAIRHAVEN |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02719-4230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RA |
| Legal Lot Number | 33A |
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Township / Civil Division | FAIRHAVEN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 655200 |
78 Hedge St is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2024.
Source: Bristol County and Fairhaven Town records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 HEDGE ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-4230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2023 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim |
| Oct 24, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI BRIDGEWATER CU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 16, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 12609 / 257 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 9, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 015065-210 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 78 HEDGE ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-4230 |
| Document Number | 014810-185 |
| Book / Page | 14810 / 185 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 18013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 78 HEDGE ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-4230 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | FAIRHAVEN MA |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 78 HEDGE ST, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-4230 |
| Document Number | 12609-257 |
| Book / Page | 012609 / 000257 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24725 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2018 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,641.60 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 29 CASTLE AVE FAIRHAVEN MA 027196924, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719-6924 |
| Document Number | 12609-260 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2018 |
| Book Page | 012609/000260 |
| Instrument | 24726 |
| Name | BRIDGEWATER CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Hedge St was $4,491, up 10,592.9% 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 | $4,491.00 (+10,592.86%) | $488,700 (+5.96%) Land $192,400 Building $296,300 | $572,674 (+8.85%) |
| 2025 | $42.00 (-98.94%) | $461,200 (+7.73%) Land $192,400 Building $268,800 | $526,110 |
| 2024 | $3,951.00 (+3.59%) | $428,100 (+11.69%) Land $192,400 Building $235,700 | |
| 2023 | $3,814.00 | $383,300 Land $170,200 Building $213,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 78 Hedge St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 78 Hedge 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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 361 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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