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$700,000
Condo Name: 79-81 Fairfax Street Condominium
2 Beds 1 Baths
HOA
$209
SQFT
1244
79 Fairfax St
Somerville, MA 02144
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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.

Property Details

Amenities

  • Amenities: Park, Public Transportation, Swimming Pool, Tennis Court
  • Association Fee Includes: Exterior Maintenance, Master Insurance, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance

Kitchen, Dining, and Appliances

  • Kitchen Dimensions: 14'6"X11'1"
  • Kitchen Level: Second Floor
  • Countertops - Stone/Granite/Solid, Flooring - Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting
  • Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Dining Room Dimensions: 12X12'6"
  • Dining Room Level: Second Floor
  • Dining Room Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting

Bathrooms

  • Full Baths: 1
  • Bathroom 1 Dimensions: 4'11"X7'7"
  • Bathroom 1 Level: Second Floor
  • Bathroom 1 Features: Bathroom - Full, Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bedroom Dimensions: 12'3"X11'2"
  • Master Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 10'9"X11'3"
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second Floor
  • Master Bedroom Features: Flooring - Hardwood
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second Floor

Other Rooms

  • Total Rooms: 7
  • Living Room Dimensions: 11'8"X14'8"
  • Living Room Level: Second Floor
  • Living Room Features: Fireplace, Flooring - Hardwood, Recessed Lighting

Utilities

  • Heating: Gas, Steam
  • Cooling: None
  • Electric Info: Circuit Breakers
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: City/Town Water
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer

Unit Features

  • Square Feet: 1244
  • Unit Building: 79
  • Unit Level: 2
  • Floors: 1
  • Pets Allowed: No
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Laundry Features: In Building
  • Accessability Features: Unknown

Condo Complex Information

  • Condo Name: 79-81 Fairfax Street Condominium
  • Condo Type: Condo
  • Complex Complete: U
  • Year Converted: 2005
  • Number of Units: 2
  • Elevator: No
  • Condo Association: U
  • HOA Fee: $209
  • Fee Interval: Monthly
  • Management: Owner Association

Construction

  • Year Built: 1920
  • Style: 2/3 Family
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Roof Material: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles
  • Flooring Type: Wood
  • Lead Paint: Unknown
  • Warranty: No

Garage & Parking

  • Parking Features: Improved Driveway, Off-Street, Tandem
  • Parking Spaces: 1

Exterior & Grounds

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Patio, Porch
  • Pool: No

Other Information

  • MLS ID# 73417985
  • Last Updated: 08/22/25
  • Documents on File: Floor Plans, Management Association Bylaws, Master Deed, Master Plan, Rules & Regs, Unit Deed

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Seller's Representative: Evelyn Jones Yamauchi, Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Sub Agent Compensation: n/a
Buyer Agent Compensation: 2
Facilitator Compensation: n/a
Compensation Based On: n/a
Sub-Agency Relationship Offered: No

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