Property Details
Basic Information
- Property SubType: Single Family Residence
- Property Style: Colonial
- MLS Number: 73589697
- Mls Status: New
- List Price: $1,275,000
- Date Listed: 10/12/2026
- 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!
Building
- Acreage: 0.2
- Square Feet: 1,965
- Year Built: 1935
- Zoning: SR1
- Rooms: 7
- Roof: Shingle
- Foundation: Stone
Location
- County: Middlesex
- Town: Newton
Finance
- Taxes: $13,833
Interior Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bedroom 2: Second
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full Baths: 2
- Half Baths: 1
Basement
- Basement: Full, Sump Pump
Interior Features
- Interior Features: Den, Sun Room
Kitchen
- Kitchen: First
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Porch - Screened, Fenced Yard
Utilities and Appliances
Utilities and Appliances
- Utilities: For Gas Range, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
- Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
- Appliances Included: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Community
Schools
- Elementary School: Peirce Elementary
Amenities
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Highway Access, House of Worship, Public School
- Other Amenities: Basement, Fireplace, Garden