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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!

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms3
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom3
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:0032 B:0030 L:0003,688070

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,275,000
  • MLS Number73589697
  • Modification Date10/12/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence

Building

  • Attached Garage YN Yes
  • BasementFull, Sump Pump
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplace Features Living Room
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone
  • Garage Spaces1
  • Patio And Porch Features Screened
  • Property StyleColonial
  • Rooms7
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Year Built1935
  • Year Built Details Actual
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Other

  • Date Listed10/12/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,427,600
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$13,833

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 First
  • Bathroom 2 Second
  • Bathroom 3 Second
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Bedroom 3 Second
  • Dining Room First
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet, Flooring - Wood
  • Interior Features Den, Sun Room

Utilities

  • Electric 100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Forced Air, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • House of Worship
    • Medical Facility
    • Public School
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer

School Information

  • Elementary SchoolPeirce Elementary

Parking

  • Parking Spaces3
  • Covered Spaces 1
  • Garage YN Yes
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Attached, Paved Drive, Off Street

Location

  • Address26 Fairfax Street
  • Building Number26
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetFairfax Street
  • TownNewton
  • Zip02465

Property

  • Acreage0.2

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Porch - Screened, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,965
  • Building Area Source Public Records
  • Living Area 1,965
  • Lot Size Square Feet 8,750
  • Lot Size Units Acres

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Listed by Shaun Ulloa of Choose Boston,LLC

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