OPEN HOUSE CANCELED. Welcome to Fairhaven's, steeped rich in history, Poverty Point Neighborhood. Nestled amongst dozens of 18th Century constructed homes dated 1742-1790's, & located directly on the waterfront inside a protected harbor, with sweeping views of the New Bedford/Fairhaven inner harbor, nearby marina & skyline views of Fairhaven. This rarely available, unique, one of a kind 2-family home or single-family home, boasts a long-standing rental history as well as consistent rentals with VRBO & Airbnb. Featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths & a large trex wrap around south facing deck. Located just minutes from the newly arrived Boston T-Station makes for a quick 75 minutes direct to Boston, Martha's Vineyard/Nantucket fast speed ferry, Newport/Providence, RI., Cape Cod & all major highways. Fairhaven, ,a Small Town with a Big History.
Sold for $1,000,000 on 08/25/25
$1,000,000
5 Lafayette St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
4beds
2,009sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1875
-- sqft lot
$1,003,700 Zestimate®
$498/sqft
$2,283 Estimated rent
Owner options
What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: August 25, 2025 at 01:35pm
Listed by:
Jane Kalife Paul,
Conway - Mattapoisett
Bought with:
Ana Faria
RE/MAX Vantage
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73403006
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Baseboard, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Features
- Upgraded Cabinets, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Slider, Walk-Up Attic, Pantry, Bathroom with Shower Stall, Remodeled, Living Room, Kitchen, Laundry Room, Office/Den, Living RM/Dining RM Combo
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet, Hardwood, Stone/Ceramic Tile
- Windows: Box/Bay/Bow Window(s), Skylight(s)
- Basement: Full,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Concrete,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,009
- Total interior livable area: 2,009 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,009
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Composite
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City View(s), City
- Waterfront features: Waterfront, Ocean, Harbor, Dock/Mooring, Frontage, Access, Direct Access, Ocean, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach
- Frontage length: 115.00
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Corner Lot, Flood Plain, Cleared, Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:000013 L:00048 S:,3279681
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Granite
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1875
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, Washer Hookup
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Laundromat, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Public School, T-Station
Location
- Region: Fairhaven
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0