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79 Fairfax St # 79, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144
$685,000
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,244
Sq Ft
$551
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
1
Parking
23
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 14, 2025 • MLS# 73417985 Copied! • Updated Oct 15, 2025

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $700,000
Final Sale Price: $685,000
Difference: $15,000 (-2.1%)
Performance Metrics
97.9%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
23
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $563
Sale $/sq ft: $551
This property sold for $551 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 2.1% below the original asking price.

With only 23 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 17 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$551/sq ft
Area Average
$213/sq ft
Difference
+158.2%

This property sold for significantly more per square foot than similar nearby properties, suggesting premium features or condition.

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.

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Property History

Market Insights

2.1%
Price Range
25
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Oct 15, 2025
$685,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 25
🏠
Listed for Sale
Aug 14, 2025
$700,000
Original listing
Agent: Evelyn Jones Yamauchi Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2025 $6,536 $599,100

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$6,536
Tax Year 2025
HOA Fee
$209
Monthly
Assessed Value
$599,100

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Condominium
Year Built 1920
Living Area 1,244 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Living Room
Fireplaces 1
Basement Y
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features Closet, Bonus Room, Sun Room

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture None
Roof Shingle
Features Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Porch, Patio
Features Off Street, Tandem, Driveway
Total Spaces 1
Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range
Annual Tax $6,536
Assessed Value $599,100

HOA & Community

HOA Fee $209 Monthly
Fee Includes Insurance, Maintenance Structure, Road Maintenance, Reserve Funds
Amenities None
Optional Fee Includes None
Seller Disclosures 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.
Possession None
Accepted Financing None
Structure Type ["2\/3 Family"]
Unit/Building 79
Sq Ft Source Public Record
Documents Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans (6)
County Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings) 25 days

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,244 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
1
Entry Level
2

Room Details

Second Floor

Bathroom1
4.916666666 x 7.583333333
Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
Bedroom3
Dining Room
12 x 12.5
Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
Kitchen
14.5 x 11.083333333
Flooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
Bedroom2
10.75 x 11.25
Flooring - Hardwood
Living Room
11.666666666 x 14.666666666
Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
Master Bedroom
12.25 x 11.166666666
Closet, Flooring - Hardwood

Other Floor

Bedroom5
Bedroom4
Bathroom2
Bathroom3
Office
Family Room
Master Bathroom

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room, Sun Room
Windows:
Basement: Y
Laundry: In Basement, In Building
Security:

Construction & Materials

Year Built: 1920
Effective Year (Renovated): 2005
Structure Type: 2/3 Family
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation:
Stories: 1

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Porch, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Tandem, Driveway

Special Features

Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace Type: Living Room
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park

Nearby Schools

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Neighborhood

79 Fairfax St # 79, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

Listing Information

Listing Agent Evelyn Jones Yamauchi
Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone 617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID CT000594
Office MLS ID AN6200
Listing Data Updated Oct 15, 2025 11:11 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.

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