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$924,900

51 Balsam St, Fairhaven MA 02719
Fairhaven, MA 02719
Listed by Diane Arsenault
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Living area
884 sqft
Year built
1950

About this home

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, is 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. For your summertime overflow company there is a back yard "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.

Highlights

Fireplace

Property details

MLS #
73584323
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
West Island
Status
Active
Days on market
1
On market date
September 30, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
1
Garage spaces
2
Parking spaces
7
Lot size
0.55 acres
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).

Elementary
William H Taylor
3.86 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
252
Student:teacher ratio
12.0:1
District
New Bedford
Middle
Roosevelt Middle School
4.38 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
796
Student:teacher ratio
10.6:1
District
New Bedford
High
Fairhaven High
5.4 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
4.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
631
Student:teacher ratio
12.6:1
District
Fairhaven

Walkability

Blended score for Fairhaven's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

25
Car-dependent
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
6.0 / 20 -- Below average walkable
Google Places amenity density
18 / 100
Restaurants & cafes1
Grocery stores0
Parks7
Schools0
Transit stops0
Pharmacies0

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Est. monthly payment
$5,720/mo
$184,980 down
$739,920 loan
Principal & interest$4,799
Property tax (est.)$771
Home insurance (est.)$150

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