NOT LISTED FOR SALE

69 Fort St Fairhaven, MA 02719

Estimated Value: $773,000 - $840,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,435 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 01, 2022

Last sale price $660,000 $271 Per Sq Ft

Est. 22% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,629/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Community Stables
  • Bay View
  • Golf Course Community
  • Medical Services
  • Granite Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2022

Historic, Fairhaven Village, Federal colonial. This immaculate home has been improved without pause for the last 2 decades & it shows! On the main level are a central living room w/ custom cabinetry, TV room (originally birthing/viewing room), an intmate tavern w/ seating, brass rail & wet bar, a formal dining room w/ 2 custom made china cabinets, piano room/den w/ cedar closet, charming spruce plank kitchen w/ porcelain tile & butcherboard counters & breakfast nook & half bath along w/ 3 original fireplaces (2 with bake ovens). The 2nd level has a spacious master bedroom w/ walk in closet (spiral staircase to 3rd floor), master bath w/ laundry, 2nd bedroom, home office, art studio w/ skylights that opens to a deck and 3 more fireplaces. The 3rd floor is a spacious guest suite w/ full bath & bedroom w/ walk in closet, skylights & harbor views. Full basement w/ french drain, brick patio, garden shed, & fully fenced yard w/ curbcut. First showings @ Open House this Sunday, 9/18, 12 - 1.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nicholas Helgesen

Better Living Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 09/13/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Nicholas Helgesen

Better Living Real Estate, LLC Listed on: 09/13/2022

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,884

Year Built

  • Built in 1840

Lot Details

  • 3,912 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned RA

Parking

  • Open Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Harbor

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Blown Fiberglass Insulation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,435 Sq Ft Home
  • Wet Bar
  • 6 Fireplaces
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Insulated Doors
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Granite
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Block Basement Construction

Outdoor Features

  • Walking Distance to Water
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Storage
  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Wood Elementary School
  • Hastings Middle School
  • Fairhaven High School

Utilities

  • Ductless Heating Or Cooling System
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Central Air
  • 5 Cooling Zones
  • 4 Heating Zones
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Thermostat
  • Property is near public transit and schools

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number M:000005 L:00027 S:,3278497

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Fort Phoenix Subdivision

Amenities

  • Medical Services
  • Shops

Recreation

  • Marina
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Park
  • Community Stables
  • Jogging Path
  • Bike Trail

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,884

Year Built

Built in 1840

Lot Details

3,912 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Year Built: 1840
  • Buyer Agency Type: %
  • Subdivision Name: Fort Phoenix
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • SUB AGENCY OFFERED: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Compensation Based On: Net Sale Price
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bonus Room, Home Office, Wet Bar
  • Door Features: Insulated Doors
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 6
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Wine Refrigerator, Plumbed For Ice Maker
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: Third
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Room Master Bedroom Level: Second
  • Master Bathroom Features: Yes
  • Bathroom 1 Level: First
  • Bathroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bathroom 3 Level: Third
  • Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Family Room Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Level: First
  • Laundry Features: Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Office Level: Second
  • Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Sump Pump, Concrete, Unfinished
  • Accessibility Features: No
  • Living Area: 2435
  • Spa YN: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows, Screens
  • MAIN LO: AC1854
  • MAIN SO: AC1854
  • Insulation: Full, Fiberglass

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: Deck - Roof, Patio, Rain Gutters, Storage, Screens, Fenced Yard, Garden
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Home Warranty YN: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Roof, Patio
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Harbor, Ocean, Walk to, 1/10 to 3/10 To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)
  • Waterfront YN: No
  • Waterview Flag: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking YN: Yes

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: for Gas Range, for Gas Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup, Icemaker Connection
  • Cooling: Central Air, Window Unit(s), 3 or More
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas, Ductless
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Water Source: Public
  • HEAT ZONES: 4
  • COOLING ZONES: 5

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association YN: No
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Stable(s), Golf, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, University, Sidewalks
  • Senior Community YN: No

Lot Info

  • Parcel Number: M:000005 L:00027 S:,3278497
  • Zoning: RA
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Cleared, Level
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.09
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3912
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Attached YN: No
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Green Features

  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: 4884

Multi Family

  • Basement Included Sq Ft: No
  • Waterview: Bay, Harbor

MLS Schools

  • High School: Fairhaven High
  • Elementary School: Wood Elementary
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hastings

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2025
Sold by
Furtado Paula J
Bought by
Forrester Robert J
Current Estimated Value
$803,377

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 13, 2022
Closed on
Dec 1, 2022
Sold by
Helgesen Paul E
Bought by
Richard Paula J
Seller's Agent
Nicholas Helgesen
Better Living Real Estate, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Nicholas Helgesen
Better Living Real Estate, LLC
List Price
$699,850
Sold Price
$660,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,850
-5.69%
Views
87

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.32%
Original Mortgage
$230,000
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 20, 1999
Sold by
Nicolazzo Whittingham C and Nicolazzo Jean
Bought by
Helgensen Paul E and Helgensen Jane

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 7, 1994
Sold by
Degroot Thomas J and Degroot Patricia A
Bought by
Whittengham C R

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 3, 1989
Sold by
Newport Peter W
Bought by
Degroat Thomas J
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Forrester Robert J $780,000 None Available
Forrester Robert J $780,000 None Available
Richard Paula J $660,000 None Available
Richard Paula J $660,000 None Available
Helgensen Paul E $175,000 --
Helgensen Paul E $175,000 --
Whittengham C R $164,000 --
Whittengham C R $164,000 --
Degroat Thomas J $175,000 --
Degroat Thomas J $175,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Richard Paula J $230,000
Previous Owner Degroat Thomas J $191,000
Previous Owner Degroat Thomas J $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/01/2022 12/01/22 Sold $660,000 -5.7% $271 / Sq Ft
09/26/2022 09/26/22 Pending -- -- --
09/13/2022 09/13/22 For Sale $699,850 -- $287 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $5,934 $636,700 $287,000 $349,700
2024 $5,832 $631,900 $287,000 $344,900
2023 $5,215 $524,100 $243,900 $280,200
2022 $4,884 $477,900 $221,700 $256,200
2021 $4,271 $437,800 $221,700 $216,100
2020 $4,830 $436,700 $221,700 $215,000
2019 $4,126 $406,400 $202,200 $204,200
2018 $4,825 $397,300 $202,200 $195,100
2017 $4,688 $389,400 $202,200 $187,200
2016 $4,425 $363,300 $202,200 $161,100
2015 $4,142 $340,900 $182,600 $158,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 73035878

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: FAIR-000005-000000-000027

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