A Rare Jewel at 53 Fairfax St in West Somerville. Here's a fully rented two-family home on a sunny, tree-lined street in a highly desirable location. Walking trails and fields are at the end of the street, and the brand new Green Line MBTA Stop is a mile away, providing easy access to Boston and beyond. Trendy restaurants and shops are also nearby at perennially popular Davis Sq and Teele Sq. With two well cared for units, this house is perfect for multi-generational living, an income property, or possible condo conversion. The 1st floor is a lovely 2 bedroom unit with a separate living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen The spacious 2nd floor unit has the same layout, but with an extra room with French doors that can easily be converted to a 3rd bedroom. Each unit has hardwood floors, sunny front / back porches, ample parking in the driveway, and laundry and storage in the basement. An exceptional opportunity for location and value.
Sold for $1,116,000
$1,116,000
53 Fairfax St, Somerville, MA 02144
4beds
2,208sqft
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Built in 1920
-- sqft lot
$1,240,600 Zestimate®
$505/sqft
$3,037 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,240,600
$1.14M - $1.36M
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Listed by:
David Lilley 617-290-5868,
RE/MAX Destiny 617-576-3800
Bought with:
Casey Scholl
Coldwell Banker Realty - Lexington
Source: MLS PIN,MLS#: 73214779
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Hot Water, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Dryer, Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
Features
- Upgraded Cabinets, Upgraded Countertops, Bathroom With Tub & Shower, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Basement: Full,Concrete
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,208
- Total interior livable area: 2,208 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Paved Drive, Off Street
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck - Wood
- Exterior features: Balcony/Deck, Garden
Lot
- Size: 3,181 sqft
- Features: Gentle Sloping
Details
- Parcel number: M:3 B:D L:38,747258
- Zoning: RA
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Property subtype: 2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 110 Volts, 60 Amps/Less
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: for Gas Oven
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School, T-Station, University
Location
- Region: Somerville
HOA & financial
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 5300
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 4/26/2024 | Sold | $1,116,000+12.2%$505/sqft |
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| 3/20/2024 | Listed for sale | $995,000-0.4%$451/sqft |
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| 6/3/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 12/4/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 10/13/2021 | Price change | $2,300-4.2%$1/sqft |
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| 10/5/2021 | Listed for rent | $2,400+14.3%$1/sqft |
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| 10/3/2021 | Listing removed | $999,000$452/sqft |
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| 9/8/2021 | Price change | $999,000-7.1%$452/sqft |
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| 8/4/2021 | Listed for sale | $1,075,000$487/sqft |
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| 10/13/2017 | Listing removed | $2,100$1/sqft |
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| 9/21/2017 | Listed for rent | $2,100$1/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,506 +5.8% | $871,300 +2% |
| 2024 | $8,982 +2.4% | $853,800 +0.6% |
| 2023 | $8,773 +8.2% | $848,500 +6.5% |
| 2022 | $8,109 +2.4% | $796,600 +2.5% |
| 2021 | $7,919 +1.6% | $777,100 +0.6% |
| 2020 | $7,791 +6% | $772,200 +13.1% |
| 2019 | $7,347 +2.8% | $682,800 +8% |
| 2018 | $7,148 +3.8% | $632,000 +7.1% |
| 2017 | $6,886 -1.6% | $590,100 +5.7% |
| 2016 | $6,997 | $558,400 |
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Neighborhood: 02144
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10West Somerville Neighborhood SchoolGrades: PK-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10Somerville High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10Benjamin G. Brown SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 1.3 mi
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