$684,900
- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,085 Sq Ft
151 Balsam St, Fairhaven, MA 02719
Melisa Gagne RE/MAX Vantage
Frequently Asked Questions
Is West Island a good place to live?
West Island is a good place to live. West Island is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. West Island is a suburban neighborhood with a crime score of 1, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. West Island has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.3 people per acre and a median age of 59. The average household income is $105,303 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 37.3% of residents. A majority of residents in West Island are home owners, with 17.4% of residents renting and 82.6% of residents owning their home. A local real estate agent serving West Island can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our West Island neighborhood guide.
Is West Island, MA a safe neighborhood?
West Island, MA is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 1 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in West Island?
The median home price in West Island is $674,450. If you put a 20% down payment of $134,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.11%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,270 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $140K a year to afford the median home price in West Island. Learn how much home you can afford with our Home Affordability Calculator. The average household income in West Island is $105K.
What are the best public schools in West Island?
The best public schools that serve West Island are:
- Leroy L. Wood Elementary School has a B+ Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 15:1.
- Fairhaven High School has a B Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 12:1 and an average review score of 4.1.
- Hastings Middle School has a B Niche grade and a student teacher ratio of 14:1.
What are the most popular zip codes in West Island, Fairhaven, MA?
What are the most popular neighborhoods near West Island, Fairhaven, MA?
The most popular neighborhoods near West Island, Fairhaven, MA are Pope Beach, The South End, Oxford, Dartmouth Community Park and Downtown New Bedford.
Are home prices dropping in West Island?
Yes, home prices in West Island are down 3% in the last 12 months.
