96 Pearson Ave, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144 • Ball Square
$1,412,500
Est. $7,518/month
6
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,990
Sq Ft
$354
Price/Sq Ft
0.08
Acres
1920
Year Built
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Type
38
Days on Market
Closed Listed Sep 26, 2025 • MLS# 73292336

About this home

Location! Location! Under 0.3 miles to Ball Square T station and many shops, restaurants and parks. Close to Tufts, Assembly and all the best the city has to offer with the pleasantry of a quiet of a one-way, tree lined side street. This cherished grand lady comes to market for the first time in decades. Home to the beloved Postman, John Malone himself, which the square is named after. The home is graced by stained glass windows, oak floors and built-in hutches. 2, three bedroom Philly Duplexes, each with a formal dining room, eat-in-kitchen and in-unit laundry, have wonderful floor plans & stream with sunlight. 2-3 car driveway and charming back yard. Large unfinished basement offers room for expansion in this sought after neighborhood. Many upgrades include replacement windows, new roof 2017, upgraded electrical 2019, new heating/hot water systems 2017-2019 and foundation pointing 2023. Home is delivered vacant of all tenants and ready for owner occupancy or condo conversion.

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,499,000
Final Sale Price: $1,412,500
Difference: $86,500 (-5.8%)
Performance Metrics
94.2%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold below asking price
38
Days on Market
Average time
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $376
Sale $/sq ft: $354
This property sold for $354 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 5.8% below the original asking price.

The property spent 38 days on market before selling.

Facts & Features

Property Overview

Property Type
2 Family - 2 Units Up/Down
Property Category
Residential Income
Year Built
1920
Bedrooms
6
Full Bathrooms
2
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
3,990 sq ft
Total Rooms
14
Stories
4
Levels
4

Interior Features

Flooring
Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Heating
Natural Gas
Has Heating
Yes
Cooling
Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling
Yes
Has Fireplace
No
Appliances
Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer
Interior Features
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Sunroom
Basement Details
Bulkhead, Unfinished

Exterior & Structure

Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Other
Patio/Porch Features
Porch
Fencing
Fenced
Has Spa
No
Waterfront Property
No

Lot & Land

Lot Size
0.08 acres
Lot Size
3,484 sq ft
Lot Size Area
0.0800
Road Frontage Type
Public

Parking & Garage

Has Garage
No
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces
2
Parking Features
Paved Drive, Tandem

Utilities & Systems

Water Source
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer

Community & HOA

Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, T-Station
Senior Community
No

Financial & Tax Information

Annual Tax Amount
$15,247
Tax Year
2024
Tax Assessed Value
$14,493
Parcel Number
750815
Zoning
R

Additional Details

Year Built Source
Public Records
Year Built Details
Approximate
Disclosures
Total square footage includes 974 sq ft unfinished basement for expansion.

Location

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Neighborhood

Ball Square

96 Pearson Ave, Somerville MA 02144

Somerville, MA 02144

Walkability

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Schools

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Monthly Payment Calculator

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Estimated Monthly Payment $0

Payment Breakdown

Principal & Interest $0
Property Tax $1,271
Homeowners Insurance $200
PMI $0

Property History

Market Insights

5.8%
Price Range
40
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Sold
Jan 14, 2025
$1,412,500
Property sold
Days on Market: 40
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Listed for Sale
Sep 19, 2024
$1,499,000
Original listing
Agent: Betsy Herald Office: The Charles Realty

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
Sep 19, 2024 New Listing Added $1,499,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
38 days
Price per Sq Ft
$354

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2024 $15,247 $14,493

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$15,247
Tax Year 2024
Assessed Value
$14,493

Listing Information

Listing Agent Betsy Herald
Listing Office The Charles Realty
Agent MLS ID BB981859
Office MLS ID BB9906

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