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88 Pearl Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139
$1,150,000
Est. $6,505/month
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
962
Sq Ft
$1,195
Price/Sq Ft
1820
Year Built
Condominium
Type
8 hours 51 minutes
Time on Market
Active Open House Listed Jun 17, 2026 • MLS# 73537854 Copied!

About this home

Extensively renovated in 2011 and meticulously maintained since, 88 Pearl Street lives like a single-family. Tucked back from the street, this private duplex offers modern comfort just moments from Central Square. A private entrance opens to an open living, dining, and kitchen area with maple floors and recessed lighting. The updated kitchen features custom cabinetry, black countertops, and upgraded appliances, plus a convenient half bath. Upstairs, you'll find two spacious two-bedroom units, including a primary overlooking the patio. A refreshed Jack-and-Jill bath offers linen storage and a glass-enclosed shower. The second bedroom features custom closets and built-ins. Additional highlights include second-floor laundry, central air, full basement storage, and one off-street parking space. This home also features a beautiful private stone patio surrounded by mature landscaping. Convenient to Central Square and all the shops, restaurants, and Red Line access, as well as Magazine Beach.

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Public Records

Current Owner

Owner PORTA, NEIL
Mailing Address 88 PEARL ST, CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139

Land Use

Use Code 102
Description Condominium
Style TOWNHOUSE

Tax Information

Assessed Value $1,107,300
Tax Rate $5.86 per $1,000
Base Tax $6,489
CPA Surcharge 3% ($177)
Estimated Annual Tax $6,666

Assessment History

Year Land Building Total Change
FY2026 $0 $1,107,300 $1,107,300 —

Sale History

Date Price Book/Page
Jan 23, 2024 $100 82418/0440
Jun 7, 2022 $1,552,000 80239/0296
Sep 29, 2009 $525,000 53606/0159

Building Permit History

Issued Type / Work Status Value
Oct 9, 2018 Building: Alteration and Addition
Two-Family
Master Bathroom Remodel, From Tub to Shower
By DiPierro Construction
Permit #qu2z-8suj:22608 		Open $10,200
Data: City of Cambridge Open Data (data.cambridgema.gov)

Municipal Context: CAMBRIDGE

Median Home Value $925,000
Avg SF Tax Bill $8,175
Residential Tax Rate $5.86/1000
CPA Surcharge 3%
County Middlesex

Property Data Comparison

Discrepancies found between MLS and assessor records.

Field Assessor MLS Match
Sqft 1,367 962 ✗
Year built 1,820 1,820 ✓
Match: address_exact (90.0% confidence) · Data as of Jun 1, 2026

Property Overview

Property Type
Condominium
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1820
Bedrooms
2
Full Bathrooms
1
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
962 sq ft
Total Rooms
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
1

Open House Schedule

18
Jun
Thursday, June 18
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM EDT
18
Jun
Thursday, June 18
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
21
Jun
Sunday, June 21
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
20
Jun
Saturday, June 20
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT

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 5

Interior

Heating Forced Air
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Wood
Appliances Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Basement Y
Laundry Second Floor, In Unit
Features None

Exterior

Construction None
Architecture None
Roof Rubber
Features Patio
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing None
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Off Street, Assigned
Total Spaces 1

Utilities

Electric None
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other None

Financial

Annual Tax $4,082
Assessed Value $1,107,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Wood
Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, 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: Rubber
Foundation:
Stories: 2

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Forced Air
Cooling: Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Off Street, Assigned

Location

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Neighborhood

88 Pearl Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02139

Cambridge, MA 02139

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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
E

Elementary Schools

10 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
St. Peter Elementary School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
1.8 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
2.1 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
2.2 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
2.5 mi | #100 of 824 | Score: 59.4
Dropped 79 spots from last year
+1.2 above state avg
352 students Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
3.1 mi
Grades 01-12
Fayerweather Street School
3.2 mi
Grades PK-08
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
M

Middle Schools

5 schools
Allium Montessori School
1.3 mi
Grades 01-06
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
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
2.4 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

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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Market Insights

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Previous Sales

Property Timeline

🏠
Listed for Sale
Jun 17, 2026
$1,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Samantha Jason Office: Donnelly + Co.
Previous Transaction - MLS #72114695
Full transaction history available when tracking began
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Previously Sold
Feb 16, 2017
$870,000
MLS #72114695
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Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Jun 17, 2026 New Listing Added $1,150,000 —
Feb 16, 2017 Sold $870,000 —

Market Statistics

Time on Market
8 hours 51 minutes
Price per Sq Ft
$1,195

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2026 $4,082 $1,107,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$4,082
Tax Year 2026
HOA Fee
$150
Monthly
Assessed Value
$1,107,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent Samantha Jason
Listing Office Donnelly + Co.
Agent MLS ID CT000826
Office MLS ID AN3373
Listing Data Updated Jun 17, 2026 7:25 PM 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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