OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2017 for $1.1M

$1,459,840

•

3,162

sq ft

5 Pearson Rd, Somerville, MA 02144

About this home

Spacious Philadelphia style two-family home in a excellent neighborhood convenient to Ball Square, Davis Square, Porter Square, Tufts University, several parks, numerous restaurant & shopping venues, and public transportation systems including the Red Line T plus just steps to the proposed Green Line extension! This south-facing home offers an abundance of natural light, hardwood flooring, high ceilings, natural woodwork trim, decorative fireplace, large eat-in kitchens with pantries, front & rear decks, separate systems, garage plus ample driveway parking. Recent improvements include updated electric and new rear decks. Great opportunity for a home with income, investment property, or potential condo conversion. Premises delivered vacant. Open Houses Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

3,719 sq ftLot Size

$462Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Paul Griffin • Griffin Properties, Inc.

Bought with Paul Griffin • Griffin Properties, Inc.

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•Source:MLS PIN #72073672

Redfin Estimate

$1,459,840

$310K since sold in January 2017$46K since August

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This home's estimate is 19.5% higher than the average sale price ($1.22M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAR 9, 2026
$1,100,000
A
5 beds2 baths3,277 sq ft
26 Warner St, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD AUG 4, 2026
$1,040,000
B
5 beds2 baths2,562 sq ft
23 Bowdoin St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD JUL 14, 2026
$1,170,000
C
4 beds2 baths2,394 sq ft
102-104 Pearson Rd, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD JUL 15, 2026
$1,622,500
D
7 beds2 baths3,018 sq ft
188 Willow Ave, Somerville, MA 02144
SOLD BY REDFIN JUN 30, 2026
$1,200,000
E
5 beds2 baths2,276 sq ft
72 Winchester St, Medford, MA 02155
SOLD DEC 2, 2025
$1,200,000
F
5 beds2 baths2,808 sq ft
9-11 Morrison Ave, Somerville, MA 02144

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Market trends in 02144, MA

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

102.9%

+1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$1.2M

$50K MoM

Avg. days on market

19d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

New listings for sale

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2 beds1 bath874 sq ft
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$865,000
2 beds2 baths1,274 sq ft
395 Alewife Brook Pkwy Unit 3H, Somerville, MA 02144
3D WALKTHROUGH
$1,200,000
1 bed2 baths1,110 sq ft
1060 Broadway #114, Somerville, MA 02144
$1,599,999
3 beds3.5 baths1,885 sq ft
97 Winslow Ave #97, Somerville, MA 02144
$879,000
2 beds2 baths1,305 sq ft
201 College Ave #3, Somerville, MA 02144
EARLY ACCESS
$999,999
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42 Prichard Ave Unit A, Somerville, MA 02144
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56 Gorham St #3, Somerville, MA 02144
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Sale history for 5 Pearson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,413 (+1.6%)

$611,900 + $685,300

$1,297,200

2022

$13,205

$611,900 + $685,300

$1,297,200

2021

$13,218 (−5.3%)

$611,900 + $685,300

$1,297,200

2019

$13,958 (+33.6%)

$611,900 + $685,300

$1,297,200

2018

$10,447 (+7.7%)

$556,300 + $367,400

$923,700

2017

$9,701 (+3.5%)

$524,800 + $306,500

$831,300

2016

$9,374 (+4.7%)

$468,700 + $279,400

$748,100

2015

$8,949 (+11.4%)

$432,800 + $276,900

$709,700

2014

$8,030 (+1.1%)

$379,100 + $255,200

$634,300

2013

$7,939 (+2.5%)

$333,100 + $258,500

$591,600

2012

$7,744 (+3.0%)

$333,100 + $258,500

$591,600

2011

$7,519 (+1.3%)

$333,100 + $258,500

$591,600

2010

$7,423 (+5.8%)

$333,100 + $270,400

$603,500

2009

$7,015

$312,800 + $286,300

$599,100

Tax history for 5 Pearson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2023

$13,413 (+1.6%)

$611,900 + $685,300

$1,297,200

2022

$13,205

$611,900 + $685,300

$1,297,200

2021

$13,218 (−5.3%)

$611,900 + $685,300

$1,297,200

2019

$13,958 (+33.6%)

$611,900 + $685,300

$1,297,200

2018

$10,447 (+7.7%)

$556,300 + $367,400

$923,700

2017

$9,701 (+3.5%)

$524,800 + $306,500

$831,300

2016

$9,374 (+4.7%)

$468,700 + $279,400

$748,100

2015

$8,949 (+11.4%)

$432,800 + $276,900

$709,700

2014

$8,030 (+1.1%)

$379,100 + $255,200

$634,300

2013

$7,939 (+2.5%)

$333,100 + $258,500

$591,600

2012

$7,744 (+3.0%)

$333,100 + $258,500

$591,600

2011

$7,519 (+1.3%)

$333,100 + $258,500

$591,600

2010

$7,423 (+5.8%)

$333,100 + $270,400

$603,500

2009

$7,015

$312,800 + $286,300

$599,100

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

5.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,115

Year built

1900

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Middlesex County

APN

749704

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Feb 13, 2024.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
Has Open Parking
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Covered Spaces: 2
Parking Spaces: 3
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement: Full, Walk-Out Access

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces (Total): 2

Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Wood

Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N

Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 2
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N

Exterior

Building Information
Building Area (Total): 3,162
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 4
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate

Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck

Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family

Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Road Frontage Type: Public

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $9,373.69
Tax Year: 2016

Utilities

Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2

Location

Location Information
Directions: Near corner of Broadway.
UnparsedAddress: 5 Pearson Road, Somerville MA 02144

Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails

Public facts

Beds: 6
Baths: 5.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,115
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 749704

Home facts updated by county records on Feb 12, 2024

Other

Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed

Around this home

Schools

Benjamin G. Brown School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi

8/10

West Somerville Neighborhood School

Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

5/10

Somerville High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.4mi

6/10

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Lifestyle

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Home values near 5 Pearson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1 Pearson Rd, Somerville, MA 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3748 Sq. Ft.	$1,674,445
5 Pearson Rd Apt 5, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$1,019,598

Address	Redfin Estimate
9 Pearson Rd, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 3217 Sq. Ft.	$1,630,321
5 Pearson Rd Apt 2, Somerville, MA 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$1,449,319

Address	Redfin Estimate
11 Pearson Rd, Somerville, MA 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3016 Sq. Ft.	$1,385,767
5 Pearson Rd Apt 1, Somerville, MA 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$983,918

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