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Listing broker remarks

Coastal Living at its best! Don't miss this West Island gem! This beautifully updated 2-bedroom ranch is tucked away on desirable West Island, offering partial ocean view and easy walk to the beaches. This home is filled with thoughtful custom details and quality updates throughout, including: Custom kitchen cabinetry with cathedral ceiling. Custom window seat bench & window treatments. Updated bathroom with beautiful tile shower & heated floors. California Closets & custom closet systems. Murphy beds in the guest room. Woven shades throughout. Newer windows, doors, drywall & insulation. Wood ceilings in the living room & kitchen with ceiling fans. Hardwood floors in the sunroom with a custom design. Three beautiful stained-glass panels in the living room. Propane fireplace. Newer roof & siding. Mini splits in the primary bedroom and kitchen. Whether you're looking for a year-round home, weekend getaway, or your own coastal retreat, 27 Alder Street offers the perfect opportunity to enjoy everything West Island has to offer. Walk to the beach. Enjoy the ocean breezes. Make West Island home. Property located in flood zone. Solar panels to transfer to new owner.— Seaport Realty

Key details

  • 1,113 sq ft
  • 6,020 lot sq ft
  • 2 beds
  • 1 baths
  • 1950 built
  • $673 / sq ft
  • $4,138 2025 taxes
MLS #
7⁠3⁠5⁠7⁠6⁠0⁠2⁠0⁠
Last updated
Address
27 Alder St
Town
Fairhaven, MA
ZIP
02719

Map

Neighborhood: West Island

National Historic Landmark

Federally designated as nationally significant — the highest U.S. historic recognition. Section 106 review applies to federal undertakings affecting the property.

National Register

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Owners may qualify for the 20% federal Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit on certified rehabilitation work.

State Register

Listed on the Massachusetts State Register of Historic Places.

Local Historic District

Inside a Local Historic District. Exterior changes visible from a public way require approval from the local historic district commission.

Local Landmark

Individually designated by the town as a local landmark. Exterior alterations require commission approval.

MACRIS Inventory

Documented in MACRIS, the state historic inventory. Informational only — no regulatory constraints.

Article 85 (Boston)

Subject to Boston Article 85 demolition-delay review, which can pause demolition of buildings 50+ years old for up to 90 days.

Ch. 91 Waterways License

An active MassDEP permit for a dock, pier, seawall, or other structure on or over a Massachusetts waterway. Many older licenses are not digitized; this record is provided for reference only.

Massachusetts Great Pond

A Great Pond under M.G.L. Ch. 91 — the Commonwealth retains public rights to fish and navigate these state-designated waters. Private docks and other waterfront structures require a Waterways License from MassDEP.

Likely Great Pond

The MLS listing describes this property as being on a Great Pond, which would be a state-designated water body under M.G.L. Ch. 91. GIS data did not independently confirm the pond name — verification needed.