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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms2
  • Mls StatusPrice Changed
  • Bathroom1
  • Lot Features Corner Lot, Flood Plain
  • Parcel Number M:0043C L:0093,3285948

Basic Information

  • List Price$924,900
  • MLS Number73584323
  • Modification Date10/01/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Location

  • SubdivisionWest Island
  • Address51 Balsam Street
  • Building Number51
  • CountyBristol
  • StateMA
  • StreetBalsam Street
  • TownFairhaven
  • Zip02719

Utilities

  • Cooling Wall Unit(s), Ductless
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Electric, Active Solar, Ductless
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Amenities

  • AmenitiesWalk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Marina
  • Appliances IncludedElectric Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Green Energy Efficient Thermostat
  • Green Energy Generation Solar

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $486,900
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$4,475

Parking

  • Parking Spaces7
  • Covered Spaces 2
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features
    • Detached
    • Garage Door Opener
    • Garage Faces Side
    • Off Street
    • Oversized
    • Paved
    • Paved Drive
    • Stone/Gravel
    • Storage

Building

  • BasementCrawl Space
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationConcrete Perimeter
  • Garage Spaces2
  • Patio And Porch Features Porch, Patio
  • Property StyleRanch
  • Rooms6
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features Insulated Windows
  • Year Built1950
  • Year Built Details Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

School Information

  • High School Fairhaven
  • Elementary SchoolLeroy Wood
  • High SchoolFairhaven
  • Junior HighHastings Middle

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 1
  • Bedroom 2 First,7 x 6
  • Full Bath1
  • Kitchen First,14 x 10
  • Living Room First,22 x 22
  • Master Bedroom First,10

Property

  • Acreage0.55
  • Other Structures Guest House

Interior

  • Interior Features Great Room

Exterior

  • Exterior Features
    • Balcony
    • Guest House
    • Outdoor Shower
    • Patio
    • Porch
    • Storage
  • RoofShingle

Property Information

  • Square Feet884
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 884
  • Lot Size Square Feet 24,002
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Water Body

  • Miles to Beach0.1
  • Waterfront Features Ocean,0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)

Other

  • Date Listed09/30/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

Map Location

Listed by Diane Arsenault of Conway - Mattapoisett

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