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53 Fairfax St # 1, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144
$3,000
Est. $215/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,000
Sq Ft
$3
Price/Sq Ft
999
Lot Sq Ft
12
Days on Market
Active Listed May 4, 2026 • MLS# 73512330 Copied!

About this home

Bright and spacious 2-bedroom, 1st floor unit in a two-family home in desirable West Somerville, just moments from Tufts University. Well-maintained, filled with natural light, this home offers a flexible layout with two bedrooms, a comfortable living room, and a separate dining area. The kitchen is functional with ample cabinet space and a tiled shower-tub bathroom. Hardwood floors run throughout, adding warmth and character. Enjoy both front and rear porches, perfect for relaxing, plus access to a shared outdoor space. Additional features include laundry in the building and 1-2 Off-Street Tandem Parking Spaces. Conveniently located near Routes 16, 2, and I-93, the Green Line, and just minutes to Davis Square and Teele Square with shops, restaurants, and local amenities. A great opportunity for space, flexibility, and an unbeatable location.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner LEDWELL DIANE T
Mailing Address 375 ELM ST, FRAMINGHAM, MA, 01701

Land Use

Use Code 1040
Description N/A
Zoning NR
Style 2-Decker

Tax Information

Assessed Value $853,800
Tax Rate $10.52 per $1,000
Base Tax $8,982
CPA Surcharge 1.5% ($119)
Estimated Annual Tax $9,101

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2025 $538,900 $314,900 $853,800

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Mar 31, 2005 $100 44916/0452

Municipal Context: SOMERVILLE

Median Home Value $785,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $6,700
Residential Tax Rate $10.52/1000
CPA Surcharge 1.5%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 3,792 1,000
Match: address_exact (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Mar 8, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Apartment
Listing Type
For Rent
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Living Area
1,000 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Entry Level
1

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential Lease
Style Apartment
Living Area 1,000 sq ft
Lot Size 999 sq ft
Bedrooms 2
Full Baths 1
Total Rooms 5

Interior

Heating Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring None
Appliances Range, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement None
Laundry In Basement, In Building
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof None
Features Porch, Deck - Wood
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Porch, Deck - Wood

Parking

Features None
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric None
Water None
Sewer None
Gas None
Other None

Financial

No financial details available

Interior Features

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Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Natural Gas
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Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Porch, Deck - Wood
Patio & Porch: Porch, Deck - Wood
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Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
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Location

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Neighborhood

53 Fairfax St # 1, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

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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
E

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
2.0 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
2.0 mi
Grades PK-08
C-
Winter Hill Community School
2.7 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
2.8 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
1.3 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
M

Middle Schools

1 school
Next Wave Junior High School
2.5 mi
16 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

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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Property History

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Property Timeline

Back On Market
May 13, 2026
Active
📋
Status: Active under contract
May 9, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
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Listed for Sale
May 4, 2026
$3,000
Original listing
Agent: Shola Oguntolu Office: Keller Williams Realty Evolution

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 9, 2026 Status: Active under contract $0
May 4, 2026 New Listing Added $3,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
12 days
Price per Sq Ft
$3

Tax History

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Listing Information

Listing Agent Shola Oguntolu
Listing Office Keller Williams Realty Evolution
Agent MLS ID CN203523
Office MLS ID AN6887
Listing Data Updated May 17, 2026 4:05 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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