159 Balsam Street

Fairhaven, MA 02719

$602,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,308 Sq. Ft.
$460 / Sq. Ft.
1,308
Sq. Ft.
$460
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Highest and best offers due by thursday, june 8th, at 5pm. West Island....rarely available, Coveted Corner Lot Cape Cod Style home is awaiting its new owner. This Custom Built, 1 owner, Cape Cod style home features the ease of 1 level living. Open Concept kitchen & dining room boasts views of nearby Nasketucket Bay and local boat ramp. Enjoy the feature of 2 fireplaces, front to back in the dining room & front living room. 2 bedrooms with large closets. Full bath with tub/shower and tile surround....Highest and best offers due by thursday, june 8th, at 5pm. West Island....rarely available, Coveted Corner Lot Cape Cod Style home is awaiting its new owner. This Custom Built, 1 owner, Cape Cod style home features the ease of 1 level living. Open Concept kitchen & dining room boasts views of nearby Nasketucket Bay and local boat ramp. Enjoy the feature of 2 fireplaces, front to back in the dining room & front living room. 2 bedrooms with large closets. Full bath with tub/shower and tile surround. Home is in need of some updating. Expansion to the attic is a possibility with plenty of head room. Full basement with doghouse walk-out. Be spoiled by the detached oversized 2 car garage with storage area and workshop. Just in time for the summer season, bring your kayak and enjoy all that West Island has to offer. Home is to be Sold in "As Is" condition. Home may be located in Flood Plain.
  1. Listed by Jane Kalife Paul • Conway - Mattapoisett

Property Details for 159 Balsam Street

Town
Fairhaven
Area
MA-Fairhaven
Architectural Style
Cape
Style
Cape
Garage Spaces
2
Parking Spaces
6.00
Parking Spaces Total
8

Location

Listing Courtesy of Conway - Mattapoisett, Jane Kalife Paul

Sold By Bold Real Estate Inc., Danielle Cyr DeFrias

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/19/2023 06:43 AM

Property Details for 159 Balsam Street

StatusSold
MLS #73117819
Days on Market12
Taxes$4,263 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1970
CountyBristol County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Conway - Mattapoisett, Jane Kalife Paul

Sold By Bold Real Estate Inc., Danielle Cyr DeFrias

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Building Information for 159 Balsam Street

Stories-Year Built1970Building Size-Lot Size0.28 AC / 12,001 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,641 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,285

Property Taxes

$355

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 Balsam Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Walk/Jog Trails, Conservation Area, Marina
  • Current Financing: Conv. Fixed
  • Living Area: 1308.0
  • Color: Natural
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Year Built Details: Actual
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Grade School: Leroy L. Wood
  • High School: Fhs, Voke Tech
  • Middle School: Hastings
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Washer/Dryer, Utility Connections for Electric Range, Utility Connections for Electric Oven, Utility Connections for Electric Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Sump Pump, Concrete Floor
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Family Room, Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Center Hall
  • Interior Features: Security System, Window AC
  • Laundry Features: In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Deck - Composite
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Corner Lot, Flood Plain, Cleared
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck - Composite
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Waterfront Features: Beach Front, Bay, 0 to 1/10 Mile To Beach
  • Waterview Features: Bay, Walk to
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Work Area, Side Entry, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Work Area, Side Entry, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: Window AC
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Baseboard, Oil
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Electric Range, for Electric Oven, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bedroom2 Level: First
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Bathroom1 Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Open Floorplan
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet,Dining Area,Balcony / Deck,Breakfast Bar / Nook,Exterior Access,Open Floorplan
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Features: Beamed Ceilings,Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Room Living Room Level: First
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Disclosures: Property is registered land,Land Court approval needed prior to Sale of property. Please allow 60 days for Closing. Buyer's agent to do "Due Diligence" regarding Flood Zone determination.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: M:00043B L:00123 S:,3285764
  • Assessments: $428,400
  • Book: 0
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Zoning: RR
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 1
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Security: Security System
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 159 Balsam Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 159 Balsam Street

Taxable ValueLand$300,300Additions$205,200Total$505,500
Tax Record2024$4,666 ($389 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,308 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,308 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,308 SqFtStories1Lot Size12,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970ZoningRRCountyBRISTOLAPNFAIR M:00043B L:00123 S:Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 159 Balsam Street

This home is within Fairhaven School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Leroy Wood
PublicPK to 5

Hastings Middle School
Public6 to 8

Fairhaven High School
Public9 to 12

East Fairhaven
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Conway - Mattapoisett, Jane Kalife Paul

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