1210 Fairfax

Postcard Perfect location on a serene Mayfair block, this 1940s brick cottage is just too cute! But if it's too small, it can be easily expanded, popped, or scraped to suit your style. The lot is standard and level, with alley access for the detached garage (or ADU) of your dreams. In fact, there are full (and very expensive) plans available for a project of such scope - see pics and supplements or chat me up about it. And until then, it's a perfectly livable house with an attached garage that was used an art studio and workshop area. Although it's not heated, it does make a great man-cave or she-shed, or maybe just convert it to useable living space and put a garage up in back off the alley and/or use the front-loading driveway for parking. The covered front porch leads into a classic 1940s era living room with a wood burning fireplace. From there, step back to the 2 bedrooms and full bath or to the kitchen area, with a charming spot for a bistro table by the front window. The finished basement offers additional space for a lounge area, office area, and a bedroom with an egress window. The basement bathroom is large and spacious! Laundry is located in the basement, including the original cast iron utility sink common to houses of this vintage. The kitchen appliances and washer and dryer are all newer - the gas dryer even has a coveted steam option. There is a swamp cooler up on the roof that works very well, and there are 3 room air conditioners that are included with the house. For internet, the house is connected to Fiberoptic lines already in place in the area (serviced by Quantum Fiber). In the backyard, enjoy a pergola, a propane grill, a firepit, some wood ready for the fireplace, and a handy storage shed for lawn gear or other storage needs. The tradeoff for a house this size is that the backyard feels palatial! And it's level, and it's been well maintained so if it's snowy when you see it just know that it will grow back very green in the springtime.