Property details
About 11 Balsam St
WEST ISLAND, FAIRHAVEN. EXTRAORDINARY, BUILDABLE, OCEAN VIEW .55-ACRE CLEARED LOT, CONNECTED TO TOWN SEWER AND WATER. Golden opportunity to build your new coastal dream home on beautiful, peaceful West Island. The proposed footprint offers endless possibilities, with gorgeous seascapes of Buzzards Bay and the Elizabeth Islands. The Plan of Site, Utilities & Proposed Residence has been approved by the Town of Fairhaven Conservation Commission, expediting the building process. Enjoy peaceful sunrises, captivating sunsets over the water, refreshing ocean breezes, and breathtaking views of the ever-changing surf and pure beauty of Buzzards Bay. This serene location abuts the 338-acre West Island State Reservation to the east, with sandy West Island Town Beach right around the corner. Live where others vacation in this picturesque Island community with a full-service marina with bar & grill. Buyer is responsible for cost of the demolition of existing cottage on site and cost of new build
Highlights
Summary
- Waterfront: Beach, Bay, Ocean Front
- View: Other
- List Price: $479,900
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,191
- Tax Year: 2024
- Lot: Flood Plain, Level, Cleared
- Directions: Sconticut Neck Road, left on Goulart Memorial Drive, right on Balsam
- Lot Size: 0.55 Acres
- MLS Number: 73365632
- MLS Name: MLS Property Information Network
- Office Name: Coldwell Banker Realty - Marion
- Office Phone: (508) 748-3044
- Listing Agent: Donna Kirk
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 2012 | Home Sold | $180,000 |
| May 05, 2006 | Home Sold | $310,000 |
| Aug 03, 2001 | Home Sold | $185,000 |
| May 05, 2000 | Home Sold | $130,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $345,700 | $3,191 |
| 2023 | $296,400 | $2,949 |
| 2022 | $271,900 | $2,779 |
| 2021 | $261,700 | $2,955 |
| 2020 | $261,700 | $2,894 |
| 2019 | $240,500 | $2,807 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
William H. Taylor Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.0 mi
•71 Portland St
7
Leroy Wood
Public District PK-5
4.4 mi
•60 Sconticut Neck Rd
1
Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School
Public District PK-5
4.8 mi
•47 Emery St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $68,939. Residents of Fairhaven, MA typically earn between $35k-100k each year. The majority of families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have post secondary degree education.
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What do the neighbors do for fun?
PGA/LPGA
NASCAR
Soccer
Where do the neighbors shop?
Stein Mart
Dick's Sporting Goods
Old Navy
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Bob Evans
Arbys
Jimmy Johns
What do the neighbors drive?
Lincoln
GMC
Lexus
What do the neighbors listen to?
News/Talk/Information
Adult Hits
New Country
Frequently asked questions
About 11 Balsam St
The listing price of 11 Balsam St property is $479,900.
The property 11 Balsam St is land located in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, 02719.
Active Listing: 11 Balsam St is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 11 Balsam St are: William H. Taylor Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Leroy Wood (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Irwin M. Jacobs Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 1/10), Roosevelt Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Old Hammondtown (GreatSchools Rating 9/10), Hastings Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Fairhaven High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Whaling City Junior/Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Old Rochester Regional High School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2024 is $3,191 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on November 5, 2012 for $180,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property 11 Balsam St is 0.55 acres.
This home is located at 11 Balsam St in Fairhaven, MA and zip code 02719. Features: 0 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 28, 2025 and is currently priced at $479,900.
In April 2025 more than 7 listings in Fairhaven, MA were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 1 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 3 were sold below. In April 2025 in Fairhaven, MA there were 1.9% less homes for sale than in March. Listings spent 31 days on the market in April 2025, and had a median list price of $490,000 during the same period.