Who It's Best For
Fairhaven has a particular kind of buyer — someone who moved here partly because of a Saturday morning they spent wandering the brick streets and thought, I want this to be my life. That's not an exaggeration. People come for a weekend and start browsing listings before they leave. It's a natural fit for retirees who've been dreaming of a walkable, culturally alive place to land, professionals who'd trade square footage for character in a heartbeat, and condo buyers who want west-facing water views with real architectural soul. For people relocating from cities, Fairhaven scratches that urban-village itch without the city overhead.
The Real Estate Market
Residential real estate in Fairhaven is genuinely limited — the neighborhood's footprint is small, which keeps demand higher than supply almost always. You'll find Victorian-era single-family homes on small lots near the historic district, condos (some with stunning bay views), and Craftsman-style homes on the quieter residential side streets. Entry-level condos start in the $400Ks; view condos and larger properties run $700K to $1.2M and up. When something good comes to market here, it moves. Buyers who fall in love with Fairhaven learn pretty quickly that hesitating is expensive.
Nearby Amenities
Village Books & Café Allegro, Colophon Café, Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen, Stones Throw Brewery, Mallard Ice Cream, and a full main street of boutique shops and galleries. Boulevard Park is the waterfront jewel — paved waterfront walk, picnic areas, sweeping bay views. Alaska Marine Highway ferry terminal for San Juan Island and Southeast Alaska access. Amtrak Cascades for train travel to Seattle and Vancouver. Fairhaven Middle School and Sehome High School both serve the area.
Fairhaven has 721 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fairhaven do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,075 people call Fairhaven home. The population density is 28,697.85 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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