16 Middle St

Taxes: $4,771 (2025)

About this home

Enter a living narrative at 16 Middle Street, the third oldest residence in Fairhaven. Built in 1774, the Rufus Allen Pump House still bears the scar of a British cannonball from the 1778 invasion. Once a maritime grocery, this Federal Antique offers a tangible connection to the town’s storied heritage. Spanning 2,000+ sq. ft., the interior is a masterclass in preservation, featuring seven fireplaces and a repointed center chimney. While its soul is historic, the home’s "heart" is modern: all systems are under 20 years old, including radiant heated floors and a convection hot water loop. The home features an exterior westerly facing deck on all three floors overlooking the harbor. The exterior blends colonial charm with coastal luxury boasting a mahogany deck and a "crow’s nest" for salt air views. Protected by a Rhino Shield coating and located just a block from the waterfront, this 4-bedroom, 3-bath treasure is your chance to be the next steward of a genuine American legacy.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Single Wide, Antique

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Individual

Heating

Forced Air, Electric Baseboard, Hot Air Gravity

Type

Detached

Flooring

Tile, Hardwood

Road type

Public

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Vent Hood

Waterfront

Ocean, Harbor, Walk to, Direct Access, Marina

Master Bath

Yes

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum

Lot

Corner, Paved Drive, Fenced/Enclosed, Gentle Slope

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Paved Driveway

Basement

Full, Walk Out, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement, Exterior Access

Electric

200 Amps

Exterior

Deck, Deck - Wood, Balcony, Stone Wall

Waterview Features

Harbor, Marina, Ocean, Public, Walk to