Seller's Agent in 2023
Mike Wood
Compass
(603) 319-4660
1 in this area
39 Total Sales
97 Balsam St Fairhaven, MA 02719
West Island NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $754,000 - $948,000
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,625
Sq Ft
$518/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Marina
- Waterfront
- Open Floorplan
- Scenic Views
- 0.55 Acre Lot
- Deck
About This Home
As of May 2023Looking for idyllic oceanside living? Look no further! This 3BR, 1.5BA home on picturesque West Island, boasts magnificent sunsets and beautiful water views from its living room and front porch, and offers over a half-acre of land—stretching from Balsam to Cottonwood. Featuring a large one-level layout with an open-concept living/dining area with vaulted ceilings, a den/sunroom, separate laundry room, and a kitchen with access to a screened-in porch overlooking an expansive backyard full of mature trees and flowering bushes. You’ll also find rear decks off the sunroom/den and the primary bedroom. Walk to the beach, hike the nearby conservation area, and in the summer months enjoy food, cocktails and live music at Off The Hook—at the island’s marina. Unfinished loft space over the two-car garage has so much potential—complete with a small balcony to step out on for a treetop view to the ocean. This wonderful West Island home is ready to be your sweet summer escape!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,459
Year Built
- Built in 1950
Lot Details
- 0.55 Acre Lot
- Waterfront
- Near Conservation Area
- Level Lot
- Wooded Lot
- Garden
- Property is zoned RR
Parking
- 2 Car Detached Garage
- Parking Storage or Cabinetry
- Workshop in Garage
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
- Driveway
- Open Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 1,625 Sq Ft Home
- Open Floorplan
- Beamed Ceilings
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- Light Fixtures
- Picture Window
- Sliding Doors
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Screened Porch
- Scenic Vista Views
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Oven
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
Flooring
- Wood
- Wall to Wall Carpet
- Laminate
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Washer
Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Crawl Space
Outdoor Features
- Walking Distance to Water
- Deck
- Outdoor Storage
- Rain Gutters
Location
- Property is near public transit
Schools
- Leroy Wood Elementary School
- Hastings Middle School
- Fairhaven High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- 2 Heating Zones
- Heating System Uses Propane
- Baseboard Heating
- Propane Water Heater
Community Details
- Marina
- Jogging Path
- Bike Trail
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number M:00043A L:00128 S:,3285564
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 9, 2015
Sold by
Timmins Catherine A
Bought by
Timmins John A
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jul 10, 2012
Sold by
Timminss Catherine A and Timminss John A
Bought by
Timminss Catherine A and Timminss John A
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timmins John A | -- | -- | |
| Timmins John A | -- | -- | |
| Timminss Catherine A | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Stewart Michaela | $214,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/02/2023 05/02/23 | Sold | $714,000 | -2.1% | $439 / Sq Ft |
| 03/13/2023 03/13/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 03/08/2023 03/08/23 | For Sale | $729,000 | +5.7% | $449 / Sq Ft |
| 12/03/2021 12/03/21 | Sold | $689,900 | -8.0% | $425 / Sq Ft |
| 10/07/2021 10/07/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/23/2021 09/23/21 | For Sale | $750,000 | -- | $462 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $62 | $669,100 | $320,100 | $349,000 |
| 2024 | $5,788 | $627,100 | $320,100 | $307,000 |
| 2023 | $5,459 | $548,600 | $272,100 | $276,500 |
| 2022 | $4,492 | $439,500 | $247,400 | $192,100 |
| 2021 | $4,606 | $408,000 | $247,400 | $160,600 |
| 2020 | $4,512 | $408,000 | $247,400 | $160,600 |
| 2019 | $4,468 | $382,900 | $225,500 | $157,400 |
| 2018 | $4,485 | $373,900 | $225,500 | $148,400 |
| 2017 | $4,414 | $366,600 | $225,500 | $141,100 |
| 2016 | $4,386 | $360,100 | $225,500 | $134,600 |
| 2015 | $4,076 | $335,500 | $203,700 | $131,800 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Mike Wood
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Brian Balestracci
B
Buyer's Agent in 2023
Brian Balestracci
Milestone Realty, Inc.
(508) 542-0161
1 in this area
101 Total Sales
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M
Seller's Agent in 2021
Mathew Arruda
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Robert Paul Properties
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M
Buyer's Agent in 2021
Member Non
cci.unknownoffice
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73085401
APN: FAIR-000043A-000000-000128
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