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$1,182,356$814 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

188 BALSAM ST

FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719
3
Beds
1
Baths
1,452 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.22 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1947
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
6
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$1.2M
$1.1M low$1.3M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$10,046 (2026)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,093,100 (2026)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$889,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$203,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,073,800
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$882,451

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.113 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.89%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent coastal flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Conventional
CountyBRISTOL
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.22
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Frame (Unspecified)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Waterfront-Not Specified

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
LeRoy L. Wood Elementary SchoolA-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.4 mi
M
Elizabeth Hastings Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.5 mi
H
Fairhaven High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.7 mi

District: Fairhaven School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 02719These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.61

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.4%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.16,084
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,026 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$83,472
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$122,611
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.52%

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How this home compares

188 Balsam St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the most valuable homes in Fairhaven 02719
  • Among the highest price per square foot in Bristol County
  • Has a smaller lot than 68% of homes in Bristol County
  • Older than 68% of homes in Bristol County

What homes are worth in Fairhaven 02719

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$290K$1.1M

This home is worth more than almost all homes in Fairhaven 02719.

How it measures up in Fairhaven 02719

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Fairhaven 02719.

Estimated value$1,182,356
CheaperTypical $499,876Pricier

Pricier than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$814
CheaperTypical $381Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,452 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,363 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Lot size0.22 ac
SmallerTypical 0.23 acBigger

Bigger than 46% of homes nearby

Year built1947
OlderTypical 1950Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 188 Balsam St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeFairhaven 02719Bristol County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,182,356almost all homes97% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$81497% of homesalmost all homes
Living areabigger than1,452 ft²54% of homes37% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.22 ac46% of homes32% of homes
Year builtnewer than194746% of homes32% of homes

About 188 Balsam St

How much is 188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA is $1,182,356 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $1,053,908 to $1,310,804. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA last sell?

188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA?

188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,452 square feet of living space and a 0.22-acre lot.

When was 188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA built?

188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA was built in 1947, making it 79 years old. It is a conventional home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA?

188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA is assigned to LeRoy L. Wood Elementary School (elementary), rated A-; Elizabeth Hastings Middle School (middle), rated C+; Fairhaven High School (high), rated C. All sit in Fairhaven School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA compare to other homes in Fairhaven 02719?

Among the 6,220 homes in Fairhaven 02719, it is worth more than almost all of them ($1,182,356 against a typical $499,876), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($814 against a typical $381), it is bigger than 54% of them (1,452 ft² against a typical 1,363 ft²), its lot is bigger than 46% of them (0.22 ac against a typical 0.23 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1947 against a typical 1950). Measured against all of Bristol County, it is worth more than 97% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA?

The 2026 property tax bill for 188 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA was $10,046. The county assessed it at $1,093,100.

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