Susan Ryan
eXp Realty
(508) 484-8428
8 Total Sales
1 in Fairhaven
$330,000 Price
Fairhaven
Located in Bristol County
Hunting for a home can be like searching for your white whale – and you could find yours in the former whaling town of Fairhaven. Herman Melville, author of “Moby Dick,” once sailed out from here, and there are still several marinas jutting out into Buzzards Bay. But today, what people like about Fairhaven is the urban but cozy coastal lifestyle. You can tour local small businesses, hop on a bike path downtown or play in the beaches and parks.
One way that Fairhaven gives you access to this lifestyle is with condos, which put amenities within walking distance and also represent the entry point of the market. Outside you’ll see stately red brick turn of the century buildings, while inside modern renovations provide you with gleaming hardwood floors and quartz countertops. Prices start around $250,000. But there’s a grassy, suburban angle to Fairhaven as well, with properties in the low $400,000s. It’s common to see three-bedroom midcentury ranches with fenced yards, placed on quiet streets dotted with big shade trees. Plus, from here, you can still easily reach desirable destinations. “One of the great things about Fairhaven is that you have Route 6, which is lined with amenities and connects to a lot of the residential streets,” says Ellie Wickes, a Realtor with Sotheby’s.
Leroy Wood Elementary sits on the east end and enrolls over 450 students in grades K-5. There’s a 13 to 1 student-teacher ratio, and Niche gives the school high marks across a range of categories: an A-minus in the teachers category and even an A-minus overall. Elizabeth Hastings Middle enrolls a similar number of students, and has a variety of clubs for students to join, from the eco conscious Green Team to the tech savvy Genius Squad. Niche gives the school an A-minus in the teachers category. Fairhaven High, which sits near Route 6, is a landmark. The impressively designed school, full of Gothic brick and limestone features, is sometimes referred to as "The Castle on the Hill.” In 2017, Architectural Digest Magazine voted it the most beautiful high school in Massachusetts. Niche gave Fairhaven High a B-plus in the teachers category. Residents have access to the Millicent Library as well, which also boasts an eye-catching castle-like structure.
Cushman Park isn’t far from the Fairhaven High – in fact, you’ll find the school’s track located there, along with public tennis courts, ball fields, a playground and open lawns. Locals also enjoy traveling to the southern tip of Fairhaven, where you’ll find the 28-acre Fort Phoenix State Reservation. People go for lounging on the beach, but also to observe artifacts from the Revolutionary War. If biking is your jam, hop on the Phoenix Rail Trail, which begins near the bay and takes you through marshes and farmland on the outskirts of town. Residents drive to the east end when it’s time to run errands. There you have access to multiple big box retailers, plus a Stop & Shop supermarket. For some local flavor, go towards the water, where you’ll find community hangouts like The Nook. Regular customers show up for the coffee and stay for the linguica rolls, which feature meat and cheese wrapped up in a sourdough pretzel bread.
In Fairhaven, there’s a sense of having everything you need in your own backyard.
Written By
Paul Spencer
Photography Contributed By
Andrew Williams
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Ruo Zheng
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Susan Ryan
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Paula Levasseur
Paula Levasseur
Home Bound Realty
(401) 240-4892
119 Total Sales
6 in Fairhaven
$316K - $750K Price Range
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Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(401) 681-8108
141 Total Sales
8 in Fairhaven
$385K - $840K Price Range
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ZhiChao Chen
ZhiChao Chen
Responds QuicklySpace Realty
(855) 528-1854
161 Total Sales
1 in Fairhaven
$479,000 Price
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Erin Hovan
Erin Hovan
Compass
(475) 267-6697
28 Total Sales
2 in Fairhaven
$495K - $580K Price Range
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Andrew Romano
Andrew Romano
BOLD Real Estate
(508) 501-9567
67 Total Sales
16 in Fairhaven
$285K - $1.1M Price Range
Schools
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- 4th to 6th
- Public
- 5th to 8th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
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Fairhaven Housing Trends
On average, homes in Fairhaven, MA sell after 33 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Fairhaven, MA over the last 12 months is $470,000, up 2% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$499,900
Median Sale Price
$470,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$500,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$924,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$358,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
139
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
2%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$415
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Months of Supply
1.70
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jul 1911am - 1pm
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Saturday, Jul 1910:30am - 12pm
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Thursday, Jul 174:30 - 6pm
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Fairhaven Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
16,727
Median Age
49
Population under 18
18.6%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.9%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$84,495
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$105,079
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
28.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.7%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
22
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.