79 Fairfax St #79, Somerville, MA 02144 - Photo 1

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$685,000

Sold
Closed
Condo
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
1,244 Sq. Ft.

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 79 Fairfax St #79

General

Sold For: $685,000
HOA FEE: $209/month
Taxes: $6,536 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Condo
Source: MLSPin
MLS ID: 73417985
Added to Site: 197 day(s) ago

Interior

Number of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Closet, Bonus Room, Sun Room
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Living Room
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Flooring: Wood, Flooring - Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Main - Full Baths: 1
Bathroom 1: Full Bathroom, Tiled Bathroom with Tub and Shower, 4.92 x 7.58, Second, 37 Sq. Ft.

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Primary Bedroom: 12.25 x 11.17, Second, 136 Sq. Ft.
Bedroom 2: Hardwood Flooring, 10.75 x 11.25, Second, 120 Sq. Ft.
Bedroom 3: Second

Other Rooms

Living Room: Hardwood Flooring, Recessed Lighting, 11.67 x 14.67, Second, 171 Sq. Ft.
Kitchen: Hardwood Flooring, Stone/Granite/Solid Countertops, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, 14.50 x 11.08, Second, 160 Sq. Ft.
Dining Room: Custom-Built Closet/Cabinets, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding, 12.00 x 12.50, Second, 150 Sq. Ft.
Laundry: In Basement, In Building

Exterior

Exterior Features: Porch, Patio, Fenced Yard

Parking

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

Location

County: Middlesex
Complex: 79-81 Fairfax Street Condominium
Building Name: 79-81 Fairfax Street Condominium
Driving Directions: Curtis to Powderhouse to North, and onto one-way street Fairfax. Home is on the right.

Community

Management Type: Owner Association

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type: None
Heating Type: Steam, Natural Gas
Heating Fuel: Steam, Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Connection for Gas Range

Structural Information

Exterior Const.: Frame
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Y
Roof: Shingle
Stories/Levels: 1
Square Feet: 1,244
Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
Living Area: 1,244 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1920

Lot Features

Fence: Yes
Fencing (Description): Fenced

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $550.64
Association Fee: $209
Assoc Fee Freq.: Monthly
Tax Amount: $6,536
Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

Documents Avail.: Master Deed, Unit Deed, Rules & Regs, Master Plan, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans
Disclosures/Rstr.: 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.
Property ID: M:3 B:D L:45 U:79, 4565973

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Schools

Schools serving 79 Fairfax St #79

School District:Somerville School District

Name	Grades	Distance
West Somerville Neighborhood School 177 Powder House Boulevard, Somerville, MA 02144	PK-8	0.5 mi
Benjamin G. Brown School 201 Willow Avenue, Somerville, MA 02144	K-6	1.3 mi
John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Somerville, MA 5 Cherry Street, Somerville, MA 02144	PK-8	1.7 mi
Somerville High School 81 Highland Avenue, Somerville, MA 02143	9-12	2.5 mi
Arthur D. Healey School 5 Meacham Street, Somerville, MA 02145	K-8	2.1 mi
Winter Hill Community School 115 Sycamore Street, Somerville, MA 02145	PK-8	2.2 mi
Albert F. Argenziano School At Lincoln Park 290 Washington Street, Somerville, MA 02143	PK-8	2.8 mi
E Somerville Community 50 Cross Street, Somerville, MA 02145	K-8	2.9 mi
Capuano Early Childhood Center 150 Glen Street, Somerville, MA 02145	PK-K	3.1 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 79 Fairfax St #79

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

10/15/2025

Sold

$685,000

-2.14%

MLS

8/14/2025

Listed

$700,000

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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79 Fairfax St #79, Somerville, MA 02144 (MLS# 73417985) is a Condo property that was sold at $685,000 on October 15, 2025. This property was listed by Evelyn Yamauchi from our Cambridge Office.Want to learn more about 79 Fairfax St #79? Do you have questions about finding other Condo real estate for sale in Somerville? You can browse all Somerville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

79 Fairfax St #79 Somerville, MA 02144