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79 Fairfax St # 79, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144
$685,000
Est. $4,417/month
2
Beds
1
Baths
1,244
Sq Ft
$551
Price/Sq Ft
1920
Year Built
23
Days on Market
Closed Listed Aug 14, 2025 • MLS# 73417985 Copied!

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 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

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 9 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$551/sq ft
Area Average
$212/sq ft
Difference
+159.6%

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

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

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

Location

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Neighborhood

79 Fairfax St # 79, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

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Monthly Payment Breakdown

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Property Tax $545
Homeowners Insurance $200
HOA Fee $209/mo
PMI (if <20% down) $0

Loan Summary

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Payment Over Time

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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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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

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Aug 14, 2025 New Listing Added $700,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
23 days
Price per Sq Ft
$551

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

Listing Information

Listing Office Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
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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