Dimensions4.916666666 x 7.583333333
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower
LevelSecond
79 Fairfax St # 79, Somerville MA 02144
Somerville, MA 02144
$685,000
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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 19 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$551/sq ft
Area Median
$608/sq ft
Difference
9.4%
This property sold near the area median for similar homes.
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
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/2025 | ✓ Sold | $685,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 08/14/2025 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $700,000 | - | - | Original listing |
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
Parking
Features
Off Street, Tandem, Driveway
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
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
MA Disclosures
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.
Additional Details
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
Sold
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,244 sq ft
Total Rooms
7
Stories
1
Entry Level
2
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,244 sq ft above grade
LevelSecond
Dimensions12 x 12.5
FeaturesCloset/Cabinets - Custom Built, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
LevelSecond
Dimensions14.5 x 11.083333333
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions10.75 x 11.25
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Dimensions11.666666666 x 14.666666666
FeaturesFlooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting
LevelSecond
Dimensions12.25 x 11.166666666
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Hardwood
LevelSecond
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPorch, Patio
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
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
School District
Somerville School District local
B-
School Safety
2024-25
2.5%
Average
1.4%
Suspensions
2.2%
In-School
1.1%
Emergency
3.0% below state avg
Elementary Schools
9 schools
A
John F Kennedy School
1.7 mi
|
#50 of 352
|
Score: 56.7
Improved 5 spots from last year
-1.5 below state avg
439 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
C+
Arthur D Healey School
2.1 mi
|
#236 of 352
|
Score: 37.5
Improved 27 spots from last year
-20.7 below state avg
482 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
St. Theresa of the Child Jesus School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
2.8 mi
|
#287 of 352
|
Score: 32.6
Dropped 15 spots from last year
-25.7 below state avg
388 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
B+
Albert F. Argenziano School at Lincoln Park
2.8 mi
|
#134 of 352
|
Score: 45.7
Improved 40 spots from last year
-12.6 below state avg
553 students
Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C+
East Somerville Community School
2.9 mi
|
#245 of 352
|
Score: 37.0
Improved 6 spots from last year
-21.2 below state avg
747 students
Diverse
Grades PK-08
Tufts Educational Day Care Center
0.9 mi
Grades PK-K
A+
Benjamin G Brown School
1.4 mi
|
#78 of 824
|
Score: 60.5
Dropped 61 spots from last year
+2.3 above state avg
219 students
Diverse
Strong Attendance
Grades K-05
Capuano Early Childhood Center
3.0 mi
250 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-01
Middle Schools
1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
2.5 mi
16 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
2 schools
F
Full Circle High School
2.5 mi
|
#344 of 346
|
Score: 17.3
Improved 22 spots from last year
-40.9 below state avg
67 students
Diverse
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
B+
Somerville High School
2.5 mi
|
#131 of 346
|
Score: 57.1
Improved 111 spots from last year
-1.1 below state avg
1,394 students
Diverse
17 sports
• 1,566 athletes
Rising School
Career Tech Programs
Strong Athletics
Diverse Student Body
Grades 09-12
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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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