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  • $700,000

    79 Fairfax St UNIT 79, Somerville, MA 02144

    2beds
    1,244sqft
    : 
    Condominium
    Built in 1920
    -- sqft lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $563/sqft
    $209/mo HOA

    What's special

    Mantled fireplaceUpdated eat-in kitchenFormal dining roomHardwood floorsSunny corner lot locationHeated sunroomShared patios
    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.
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: August 22, 2025 at 05:58pm

    Listed by:

    Evelyn Jones Yamauchi,

    Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

    Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73417985
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    Open house

    • Sun, Aug 24

      11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 2
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 136.79
    • Dimensions: 12.25 x 11.17
    Bedroom 2
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 120.94
    • Dimensions: 10.75 x 11.25
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Bathroom 1
    • Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 37.28
    • Dimensions: 4.92 x 7.58
    Dining room
    • Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 150
    • Dimensions: 12 x 12.5
    Kitchen
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 160.71
    • Dimensions: 14.5 x 11.08
    Living room
    • Features: Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
    • Level: Second
    • Area: 171.11
    • Dimensions: 11.67 x 14.67
    Heating
    • Steam, Natural Gas
    Cooling
    • None
    Appliances
    • Laundry: In Basement, In Building
    Features
    • Closet, Bonus Room, Sun Room
    • Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
    • Has basement: Yes
    • Number of fireplaces: 1
    • Fireplace features: Living Room
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,244
    • Total interior livable area: 1,244 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,244

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Off Street, Tandem, Driveway
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Features
    • Patio & porch: Porch, Patio
    • Exterior features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
    • Fencing: Fenced
    Details
    • Parcel number: M:3 B:D L:45 U:79,4565973
    • Zoning: res

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: Condo
    • Property subtype: Condominium
    Materials
    • Frame
    • Roof: Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1920
    • Major remodel year: 2005

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    • Utilities for property: for Gas Range

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Features: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park
    HOA
    • Services included: Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Reserve Funds
    • HOA fee: $209 monthly
    Location
    • Region: Somerville

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $563/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $599,100
    • Annual tax amount: $6,536
    • Date on market: 8/15/2025
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