Tim McDonald
Responds Quickly
(508) 796-8265
52 Total Sales
2 in Cambridgeport
$700K - $1.2M Price Range
40 Pearl St Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02139
Cambridgeport NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $1,398,000 - $2,081,000
3
Beds
1
Bath
1,476
Sq Ft
$1,238/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- 9,999 Sq Ft lot
- 2-minute walk to Central Square Station
- 2 Fireplaces
- Martin Luther King, Jr. School Rated A
- Deck
- 2-minute walk to Carl F. Barron Plaza
About This Home
As of October 2025Welcome to 40 Pearl Street, a one of kind two-story unit in the heart of Central Square. The duplex layout provides living space unheard of for this area of Cambridge. As you enter the main floor, you are greeted by a large living space with an area perfect for a dining room table and a separate office space to the right. To your left is a fully applianced kitchen with double glass doors to your massive private patio in the tree canopy, overlooking the back yard. The living area is graced by period details including two fireplaces, a patterned ceiling, and bay windows that let in tons of natural light. Upstairs you will find three spacious bedrooms and a large bathroom with a private laundry machine for the unit. Each bedroom features bountiful closet space and the two largest rooms can accommodate dressers, armories, and desks. It is a two-minute walk to the Red Line and to Central Square, with a walkability score of 99 and a biking score of 99.
Last Agent to Rent the Property
Nathan Spielvogel
Metro Realty Corp. Listed on: 08/19/2025
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Property Details
Home Type
- Multi-Family
Year Built
- 1902
Lot Details
- 9,999
Home Design
- Apartment
- Entry on the 2nd floor
Interior Spaces
- 1,476 Sq Ft Home
- 2 Fireplaces
Kitchen
- Range
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Additional Features
- Deck
- 9,999 Sq Ft Lot
- No Cooling
Listing and Financial Details
- Security Deposit $4,200
- Property Available on 9/2/25
- Rent includes water, sewer, trash collection, snow removal
- 12 Month Lease Term
- Assessor Parcel Number 403764
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Pet Policy
- Call for details about the types of pets allowed
Ownership History
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Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 29, 2012
Closed on
Mar 30, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ed Abrams
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Buyer's Agent
Anna Zamarro
Tory Row Real Estate
Sold Price
$2,700
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,824,506
Original Mortgage
$467,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Listed on
Mar 29, 2012
Closed on
Feb 28, 2012
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Ed Abrams
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
Buyer's Agent
Anna Zamarro
Tory Row Real Estate
Sold Price
$2,700
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$467,000
Interest Rate
3.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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Rachel Hillman Foy
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Purchase History
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| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| -- | -- | ||
| $700,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $580,000 | ||
| Closed | $467,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/2025 10/25/25 | Rented | $4,200 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/25/2025 08/25/25 | Price Changed | $4,200 | -6.7% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 08/19/2025 08/19/25 | For Rent | $4,500 | +18.4% | -- |
| 05/17/2018 05/17/18 | Rented | $3,800 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/10/2018 05/10/18 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/01/2018 05/01/18 | For Rent | $3,800 | +5.6% | -- |
| 05/13/2015 05/13/15 | Rented | $3,600 | +12.5% | -- |
| 05/13/2015 05/13/15 | For Rent | $3,200 | +18.5% | -- |
| 03/29/2012 03/29/12 | Rented | $2,700 | -8.5% | -- |
| 03/29/2012 03/29/12 | For Rent | $2,950 | -- | -- |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,462 | $1,490,100 | $781,000 | $709,100 |
| 2024 | $9,132 | $1,542,500 | $847,400 | $695,100 |
| 2023 | $8,506 | $1,451,500 | $838,900 | $612,600 |
| 2022 | $7,802 | $1,401,900 | $855,600 | $546,300 |
| 2021 | $7,802 | $1,333,700 | $808,700 | $525,000 |
| 2020 | $7,489 | $1,302,400 | $768,900 | $533,500 |
| 2019 | $3,976 | $1,172,700 | $670,600 | $502,100 |
| 2018 | $6,537 | $1,039,200 | $589,700 | $449,500 |
| 2017 | $6,668 | $1,027,500 | $578,100 | $449,400 |
| 2016 | $6,111 | $874,300 | $456,700 | $417,600 |
| 2015 | $6,013 | $768,900 | $398,900 | $370,000 |
| 2014 | $5,872 | $700,700 | $378,700 | $322,000 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
N
Landlord's Agent in 2025
Nathan Spielvogel
Metro Realty Corp.
-
Brady Graham
B
Tenant's Agent in 2025
Brady Graham
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate
(617) 969-2121
22 Total Sales
-
Tim Schmidt
Seller's Agent in 2018
Tim Schmidt
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
(781) 771-7823
1 in this area
24 Total Sales
-
Ed Abrams
Seller's Agent in 2012
Ed Abrams
RE/MAX Real Estate Center
(617) 388-1764
28 Total Sales
-
A
Buyer's Agent in 2012
Anna Zamarro
Tory Row Real Estate
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 73419788
APN: CAMB-000093-000000-000051
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