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88 Pearl St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
$870,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$739,000
Final Sale Price:
$870,000
Difference:
+$131,000 (+17.7%)
Performance Metrics
117.7%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
6
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$768
Sale $/sq ft:
$904
This property sold for $904 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 17.7% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 6 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
About this home
Extensively renovated in '11 and set back from Pearl St is this chic duplex. Enter through the private porch to an open LR, DR and kitch finished with maple floors, recessed lighting and built-in speaker system. The kitchen is beautifully appointed with modern walnut cabinets, black granite counters & stainless steel appliances. Open stairs to the second floor where the are 2BRs—the master suite has a double door closet and casement windows with views of the garden. A Jack & Jill style bathroom is captured between the BRs and finished with grey ceramic tile floor, espresso stained vanity, linen storage, and a tub/shower combination with glass surround. The second bedroom has a built-in bookshelf system by California Closets and a window overlooking the rear of the property. Laundry is also located on the 2nd floor. Other features include storage in basement, central AC and off-street parking. Steps away from Central Square!
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Property History
Market Insights
41.7%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Previous Transaction - MLS #73537854
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Previously Sold
Jul 15, 2026
$1,268,000
MLS #73537854
Sold
Feb 16, 2017
$870,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
Listed for Sale
Feb 1, 2017
$739,000
Original listing
Agent: Maggie Currier
Office: Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $1,268,000 | - | - | MLS #73537854 |
| 02/16/2017 | ✓ Sold | $870,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 02/01/2017 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $739,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $4,429 | $665,400 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$4,429
Tax Year 2017
HOA Fee
$132
Monthly
Assessed Value
$665,400
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Condominium
Year Built
1820
Living Area
962 sq ft
Bedrooms
2
Full Baths
1
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
4
Interior
Heating
Central
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Wood
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace
None
Basement
Y
Laundry
Second Floor, In Unit
Features
None
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
None
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$4,429
Assessed Value
$665,400
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$132 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
None
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Master Deed
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
7 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1820
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
962 sq ft
Total Rooms
4
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Wood
Appliances:
Range, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features:
Windows:
Basement:
Y
Laundry:
Second Floor, In Unit
Security:
Construction & Materials
Year Built:
1820
Effective Year (Renovated):
2011
Structure Type:
Townhouse
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stories:
2
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Central
Heating Zones:
1
Cooling:
Central Air
Cooling Zones:
1
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street
Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
3 schools
A
Amigos School
0.2 mi
|
#45 of 352
|
Score: 57.8
Improved 14 spots from last year
-0.5 below state avg
413 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
0.4 mi
|
#253 of 346
|
Score: 45.9
Improved 29 spots from last year
-12.3 below state avg
890 students
Diverse
High Graduation Rate
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A+
Martin Luther King Jr. School
0.5 mi
|
#22 of 824
|
Score: 64.5
Improved 21 spots from last year
+6.3 above state avg
340 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
3 schools
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
0.5 mi
|
#103 of 352
|
Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
C+
Cambridge Street Upper School
0.9 mi
|
#214 of 352
|
Score: 39.8
Dropped 26 spots from last year
-18.4 below state avg
301 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
1.0 mi
|
#118 of 352
|
Score: 47.5
Improved 26 spots from last year
-10.7 below state avg
298 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
< 0.1 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
0.2 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
1.1 mi
|
#178 of 346
|
Score: 53.1
Dropped 57 spots from last year
-5.2 below state avg
251 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
88 Pearl St # 2, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage - Cambridge - Huron Ave.
Office Phone
617-864-8566
Agent MLS ID
CT006877
Office MLS ID
BB9599
Listing Data Updated
Mar 27, 2017 11:16 AM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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