For Sale
51 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA
Fairhaven · MA 02719
- $895,000
- Price
- 2
- Beds
- 1
- Baths
- 1508
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1950
Lot size:
0.55 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$594 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces · 5 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Mini-Split, Active Solar, Wall AC
About this home
NEW PRICE - Discover West Island, a hidden treasure full of natural beauty yet close to all the region's attractions without the Cape traffic. This cozy cottage with water views, on one of the Island's larger properties with a half acre corner lot. This ranch has been purposely and tastefully renovated to maximize every inch of space with the added bonus of an oversized 2-car garage with plenty of storage, and a fabulous second floor Great Room. Enjoy water views out the double sliders and balcony deck, that has potential for an ADU subject to applicable permits and approval. For your summertime overflow company there is a back yard 240 sq.ft. Bunk house. The yard is nicely landscaped with stone and pavers and each side has scenic views to the water. The grassy side yard is a great place for fun and games. The convenient outdoor shower is nicely enclosed. Nothing to do but move in as it has all been done, inside and out, top to bottom. Recent updates include new windows, doors, siding, electrical, AC, lighting, The kitchen has new cabinets, quartz countertops, new appliances, including a washer/dryer. Bathroom is also completely updated. An Improvement spec sheet is attached as there are too many to list. In season, walk to the popular marina restaurant Off the Hook and West Island Creamery, while shopping, cultural, historical and entertainment offerings of Fairhaven and New Bedford are a short drive away.
Neighborhood & Transit
West Island
51 Balsam St, Fairhaven · MA 02719
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 34 days
- Listing Price:
- $895,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $594
- Tax Assessment:
- $486,900 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $373 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Full Bathrooms
- 1
- Half Bathrooms
- 0
- Living Area
- 1,508 Sq.Ft
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Additional living area in great room above the garage 624 sq.ft. Town has it as 884 main house only.
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Dishwasher, Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Main Floor
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 6
- Above grade area
- 1508
- Flooring
- Luxury Vinyl Plank / LVP
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Wall Unit, Active Solar
- Heating Zone
- 3
- Cooling
- Ductless Mini-Split System, Wall AC
- Cooling Zones
- 4
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 24,002 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Corner Lot, Paved Drive, Flood Plain
- Exterior Features
- Guest House, Outdoor Shower, Porch, Patio, Balcony, Storage Shed
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Side Entry, Storage, Garage Door Opener, Oversized Parking
- Off Street Parking
- 5 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Vinyl
- Roof
- Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Living room dimensions
- 22X22
- Living room features
- Fireplace, Ceiling Fan(s), Ceiling - Coffered, Flooring - Vinyl, Recessed Lighting
- Kitchen dimensions
- 14X10
- Primary bedroom dimensions
- 10X9
- Bedroom 2 level
- First Floor
- Bedroom 2 dimensions
- 7X6
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Diane Arsenault
- Listing office
- Conway - Mattapoisett
- MLS PIN #
- 73584323
- Disclosure
- Property is in a flood zone -- Insurance Policy attached. Solar lease to transfer to new owners.
- Disclosure
- Additional living area in great room above the garage 624 sq.ft. Town has it as 884 main house only.
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