FeaturesBathroom - Full, Bathroom - With Shower Stall, Remodeled
LevelSecond
88 Pearl Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139 • Cambridgeport
$1,268,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$1,150,000
Final Sale Price:
$1,268,000
Difference:
+$118,000 (+10.3%)
Performance Metrics
110.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
10
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$1,195
Sale $/sq ft:
$1,318
This property sold for $1,318 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 10.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 10 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
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 ample closet space. 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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Property History
Market Insights
31.4%
Price Range
11
Total Days on Market
1
Previous Sales
Property Timeline
Sold
Jul 15, 2026
$1,268,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 11
Status: Active under contract
Jun 23, 2026
Active → Active Under Contract
Pending Sale
Jun 22, 2026
Offer accepted, sale pending
Listed for Sale
Jun 17, 2026
$1,150,000
Original listing
Agent: Samantha Jason
Office: Donnelly + Co.
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
Previously Sold
Feb 16, 2017
$870,000
MLS #72114695
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | ✓ Sold | $1,268,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 06/23/2026 | 📋 Status: Active under contract | - | - | - | Active → Active Under Contract |
| 06/22/2026 | ⏳ Pending Sale | - | - | - | Offer accepted, sale pending |
| 06/17/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,150,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 06/17/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $1,150,000 | - | - | Original listing |
| 02/16/2017 | 🏷️ Previously Sold | $870,000 | - | - | MLS #72114695 |
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
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
HOA & Community
HOA Fee
$150 Monthly
Fee Includes
Water, Sewer, Insurance
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
Owner-Occupied Units
2
Pets
Yes w/ Restrictions
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
Basement Could Use Minor Repointing, Roof And Condenser, Approximately 2011.
Exclusions
Staging
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
["Townhouse"]
Unit/Building
2
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
Master Deed (1)
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
11 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
5
Stories
2
Entry Level
1
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
962 sq ft above grade
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full, Closet, Flooring - Wood
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
FeaturesFlooring - Wood, Recessed Lighting, Remodeled
LevelFirst
FeaturesCloset, Flooring - Wood, Exterior Access, Open Floorplan, Remodeled
LevelFirst
FeaturesNo
Display Options
Outdoor Areas
Patio & porchPatio
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, 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
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
Cambridgeport
88 Pearl Street # 2, Cambridge MA 02139
Cambridge, MA 02139
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Samantha Jason
Listing Office
Donnelly + Co.
Office Phone
617-982-0160
Agent MLS ID
CT000826
Office MLS ID
AN3373
Listing Data Updated
Jul 21, 2026 11:08 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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