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79 Fairfax St Unit 79, Somerville, MA

Somerville · MA 02144

$685,000
Price
2
Beds
1
Baths
1244
Sq. ft.

Overview

Property type: Condominium
HOA: HOA: $209 / mo
HOA Fees Include
Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Reserve Funds
Special Assessment
No
Floor: 2nd floor
Pets: Unknown
Parking: 1 Off Street Space
Heating & cooling: Heat, Gas, No AC
Laundry: In Building Laundry

About this home

Top-floor 2++ bedroom condo in a sunny corner lot location near Tufts, Davis & Teele Squares, the Community Bike Path, and the Green Line at College Ave. Lots of windows, hardwood floors, and a mantled fireplace anchor the living room, with an adjacent heated sunroom ideal for a home office or studio. Formal dining room with built-ins, updated eat-in kitchen with granite counters, center island & stainless appliances. Two bedrooms plus a smaller bonus room, previously used as a third bedroom. Hallway hatch provides access to a windowed attic. Half the basement for laundry, utilities & storage. Two shared patios, mature plantings, and off-street parking on shared driveway. Roof replaced in 2015; attic insulated by MassSave in 2023. Pet-friendly association with excellent access to Routes 2 & 93, Logan Airport, West Medford commuter rail, Green Line, neighborhood favorites, and vibrant dining & shopping.

Neighborhood & Transit

79 Fairfax St, Somerville · MA 02144

Nearby transit

Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.

No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.

Price Insight

Days on Market:
303 days
Listing Price:
$700,000
Price per Sq.Ft:
$563
Tax Assessment:
$599,100 in 2025
Taxes:
$545 / Monthly
HOA Fee:
$209 / Monthly

Home Facts

Where is the Unit in the building?

Unit Placement
2nd
Elevator
Unknown
Handicap Access
Unknown

Interior Features

Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
0
Living Area
1,244 Sq.Ft
Kitchen
Floor 2, Kitchen Island, Stone Countertops, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting, Dishwasher, Range, Garbage Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Primary Bedroom
Floor 2, Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
Laundry
In Building, Basement
Living levels
1
Rooms
7
Above grade area
1244
Flooring
Wood
Lead paint
Unknown

Utilities

Heating Type
Steam, Gas
Heating Zone
Unknown
Cooling
None
Cooling Zones
Unknown
Water
City/Town Water
Sewer
City/Town Sewer
Electric Features
Circuit Breakers

Exterior Features

Outdoor Space
Unknown
Features
Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard

Parking

Garage Parking
0 Parking Spaces
Off Street Parking
1 Parking Space, Off-Street, Tandem, Improved Driveway

Home Owner Association information

Restrictions
Unknown
HOA
$209 / Monthly
HOA Includes
Master Insurance, Exterior Maintenance, Road Maintenance, Reserve Funds
Special Assessment
No

Room details

Living room level
Second Floor
Living room dimensions
11'8X14'8
Living room features
Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Dining room level
Second Floor
Dining room dimensions
12'X12'6
Dining room features
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Kitchen dimensions
14'6X11'1
Primary bedroom dimensions
12'3X11'2
Bedroom 2 level
Second Floor
Bedroom 2 dimensions
10'9X11'3
Bedroom 2 features
Flooring - Hardwood
Bedroom 3 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 level
Second Floor
Bathroom 1 dimensions
4'11X7'7
Bathroom 1 features
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Listing information

Listing agent
Evelyn Yamauchi
Listing office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
MLS PIN #
73417985
Disclosure
Hallway hatch provides access to a windowed attic. Central Air conditioning ductwork is complete but AC does not work and may need to be replaced. Unit sold in as-is condition. Seller has never used FP. Bonus room with closet previously used as a 3rd bedroom.