Nancy Viveiros
eXp Realty
(401) 652-6117
66 Total Sales
3 in Fairhaven
$405K - $610K Price Range
Fairhaven
Suburban Neighborhood in Massachusetts
Bristol County 02719
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
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Nancy Viveiros
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Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Byron R. Ford, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
(401) 681-8108
143 Total Sales
1 in Fairhaven
$664,900 Price
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Andrew Romano
Andrew Romano
Responds QuicklyBOLD Real Estate
(508) 501-9567
63 Total Sales
7 in Fairhaven
$310K - $805K Price Range
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James Abdu
James Abdu
Upper Cape Realty Corp.
(774) 208-9203
24 Total Sales
1 in Fairhaven
$430,000 Price
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Darcy Bento
Darcy Bento
Bento Real Estate Group, Inc.
(857) 386-7512
68 Total Sales
1 in Fairhaven
$439,900 Price
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The Mathew J Arruda Group
The Mathew J Arruda Group
Compass
(508) 501-5617
324 Total Sales
4 in Fairhaven
$390K - $725K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Fort Phoenix State Reservation
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Hiking
Noah's Place Playground
Cushman Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
Little Bay Conservation Area
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Robert A. Grimshaw Park
Fort Phoenix
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Fairhaven | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 2 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 3 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 3 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 4 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Fairhaven, MA sell after 21 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Fairhaven, MA over the last 12 months is $557,135, up 25% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Home Trends
Median Price (12 Mo)
$499,500
Median Single Family Price
$500,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$351
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
20
Months of Supply
2.40
Median List Price
$499,500
Median Discount From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
13%
Home Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,287
Median Year Built
1920
Avg. Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,677
Below the national average
1,936
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,417
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,875
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
4,016
Median Age
47
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.2%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$76,624
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$101,059
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92%
College Graduates
31%
Advanced Degrees
10.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
61.8%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
33''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
58
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
41
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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Downtown New Bedford
Historic homes and commercial buildings, with a strong artistic culture.
North Fairhaven
Scenic suburb along the Acushnet River, close to downtown New Bedford
Clasky Park
A historic neighborhood close to downtown New Bedford and the water
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