261 Pearl St
Cambridge, MA 02139
6 bd 2 ba 2,802 sqft Built 1873 Lot 4,791 sqft single_family
No recorded sales
Location
Timeline: Sale, Listing & Tax History
Recorded events
No recorded events
No sale or listing events are on file for this property.
Tax assessment history
| Year | Building | Land | Total assessed | Tax paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $443,600 | $1,127,500 | $1,571,100 | $9,976 |
| 2024 | $426,900 | $1,174,700 | $1,601,600 | $9,481 |
| 2023 | $295,700 | $1,162,900 | $1,458,600 | $8,547 |
| 2022 | $266,900 | $1,102,800 | $1,369,700 | $8,109 |
| 2021 | $268,700 | $1,042,300 | $1,311,000 | $7,669 |
| 2020 | $263,600 | $991,100 | $1,254,700 | $7,215 |
| 2019 | $241,700 | $864,400 | $1,106,100 | $6,570 |
| 2018 | $223,700 | $760,000 | $983,700 | $6,187 |
| 2017 | $232,500 | $745,200 | $977,700 | $6,345 |
| 2016 | $216,000 | $588,700 | $804,700 | $5,625 |
| 2015 | $191,100 | $514,100 | $705,200 | $5,515 |
| 2014 | $170,500 | $488,100 | $658,600 | $5,519 |
| 2006 | $194,100 | $409,800 | $603,900 | $4,457 |
| 2005 | $187,700 | $409,800 | $597,500 | $4,649 |
| 2004 | $259,300 | $298,600 | $557,900 | $4,257 |
| 2003 | $199,500 | $298,600 | $498,100 | $3,616 |
Property facts
Year built
1873
Property type
single_family
Stories
—
Beds
6
Baths
2
Living area
2,802 sqft
Lot size
4,791 sqft
ZIP code
02139
City
Cambridge
Street
Pearl St
Coordinates
42.35848, -71.10970
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Frequently asked questions
When did 261 Pearl St last sell?
No public-record sale is on file for 261 Pearl St.
What is the current tax assessment for 261 Pearl St?
The most recent total assessment for 261 Pearl St (year 2025) is $1,571,100 with $9,976 in property tax.
When was 261 Pearl St built?
261 Pearl St was built in 1873.
How does 261 Pearl St compare to others on Pearl St?
We track 8 other properties on Pearl St. Browse the list under "Other properties on Pearl St" to compare beds, baths, and sale history.
What are the property facts for 261 Pearl St?
261 Pearl St is a 6 bed, 2 bath, 2,802 sqft, 4,791 sqft lot single_family.
Is 261 Pearl St a flip candidate?
No — 261 Pearl St does not appear in our flips dataset.
Is 261 Pearl St a tax-appeal candidate?
No — 261 Pearl St is not currently flagged as a tax-appeal candidate.
Forecast for this area
ZIP-area linear projection — not a per-property automated valuationQuarterly trend
-1.1%
Implied 1-yr
-4.6%
2026 Q1
$1.43M
2026 Q2
$1.41M
ZIP 02139 — Median Price History + Forecast
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