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26 Fairfax St Newton, MA 02465

3 Beds

2.5 Baths

1,965 SqFt

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Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Single Family Residence

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 1,965 sqft

Price per Sqft $648

MLS Listing ID 73589697

Style Colonial

Bedrooms 3

Full Baths 2

Half Baths 1

HOA Y/N false

Year Built 1935

Annual Tax Amount $13,833

Tax Year 2026

Lot Size 8,712 Sqft

Acres 0.2

Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence

Property Description

Opportunity Knocks! Set in the highly desirable West Newton Hill neighborhood, 26 Fairfax Street offers an exciting opportunity to create the home of your dreams in an exceptional location. With 1,965 square feet of living space, this single-family property is brimming with potential for thoughtful renovation, modern updates, and a fresh vision that will bring out its full promise. Hardwood floors throughout provide a timeless foundation for your transformation. The main level features a living room, dining room, den or home office, half bath, and a full-sized kitchen ready for fresh vision or new finishes. Just off the living room, a charming screened-in room offers the perfect starting point for a cozy retreat or a seamless connection to outdoor living. The good-sized backyard is ready to be maximized, with room to create your own outdoor oasis for entertaining, gardening, or possibly an addition. Upstairs, the primary suite offers an en-suite bath and generous closet space, complemented by two additional bedrooms, one currently configured as a laundry room with additional closets. A walk-up attic and full basement provide even more possibilities for expanded living space, a home office, recreation room, or additional storage. Enjoy the appeal of an established neighborhood with convenient access to Peirce Middle School, Routes 90 and 95, commuter rail, downtown Boston, and the greater Boston area. A wonderful opportunity to invest in location, envision the possibilities, and make this West Newton home your own!

Location

State MA

County Middlesex

Zoning SR1

Direction Located between Sterling Street and Prince Street

Rooms

Family Room Flooring - Hardwood

Basement Full, Sump Pump

Primary Bedroom Level Second

Dining Room Flooring - Hardwood, Lighting - Overhead

Kitchen Flooring - Laminate, Gas Stove

Interior

Interior Features Den, Sun Room

Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas

Cooling None

Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood

Fireplaces Number 1

Fireplaces Type Living Room

Appliance Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

Laundry Second Floor, Electric Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Exterior Feature Porch - Screened, Fenced Yard

Garage Spaces 1.0

Fence Fenced

Community Features Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School

Utilities Available for Gas Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup

Roof Type Shingle

Total Parking Spaces 4

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Level

Foundation Stone

Sewer Public Sewer

Water Public

Architectural Style Colonial

Schools

Elementary Schools Peirce Elementary

Others

Senior Community false

Listed by Choose Boston, LLC

NEARBY SCHOOL & BUSINESS

Lauren Whitney

Broker License ID: 9541229

+1(408) 313-8850

Lauren Whitney

26 Fairfax St Newton, MA 02465

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