51 Balsam St

Taxes: $4,475 (2026)

About this home

Discover West Island, a hidden treasure full of natural beauty yet close to all the region's attractions without the Cape traffic. This cozy cottage with water views, on one of the Island's larger properties with a half acre corner lot. This ranch has been purposely and tastefully renovated to maximize every inch of space with the added bonus of an oversized 2-car garage with plenty of storage, and a fabulous second floor "Great Room". Enjoy water views out the double sliders and balcony deck. For your summertime overflow company there is a back yard "Bunk house". The yard is nicely landscaped with stone and pavers and each side has scenic views to the water. The grassy side yard is a great place for fun and games. The convenient outdoor shower is nicely enclosed. Nothing to do but move in as it has all been done, inside and out, top to bottom. Recent updates include new windows, doors, siding, electrical, AC, lighting, The kitchen has new cabinets, quartz countertops, new appliances, including a washer/dryer. Bathroom is also completely updated. An Improvement spec sheet is attached as there are too many to list. In season, walk to the popular marina restaurant Off the Hook and West Island Creamery, while shopping, cultural, historical and entertainment offerings of Fairhaven and New Bedford are a short drive away.

Property details

Sewer

Private

Style

Half-Duplex

Water

City/Town Water

Cooling

Wall AC, Ductless Mini-Split System

Heating

Electric, Passive Solar, Ductless Mini-Split System

Type

Detached

Flooring

Luxury Vinyl Plank / LVP

Road type

Public

Appliances

Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Master Bath

No

Construction

Aluminum

Roof

Aluminum

Garage

Detached, Garage Door Opener, Storage, Side Entry, Oversized Parking

Lot

Corner, Paved Drive, Flood Plain

Parking

1-10 Spaces, Stone/Gravel, Paved Driveway

Basement

Crawl

Electric

Circuit Breakers, 200 Amps

Exterior

Porch, Patio, Balcony, Storage Shed, Guest House, Outdoor Shower

Interior

Cable Available

Waterview Features

Bay, Ocean