Many original details remain in this solid two-family home. Natural woodwork, stained-glass piano windows, and high ceilings. Convenient to Tufts University/Davis Square, restaurants and cafes. Large rooms and newer eat-in-kitchen. Rear deck, landscaped yard, and ample driveway parking. Recent Electric service, Heating systems, Roof, and exterior paint. New windows to be installed.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1910Year Built
3,312 sq ftLot Size
$510Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Christopher Griffin• Griffin Properties, Inc.
Bought with Mary Walsh• University Real Estate, Harvard Square
Many original details remain in this solid two-family home. Natural woodwork, stained-glass piano windows, and high ceilings. Convenient to Tufts University, restaurants and cafes. Large rooms and newer eat-in kitchens. Rear deck, landscaped yard, and ample driveway parking.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1993
Sold
$172,000
$74/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,806 (+25.1%)
$272,700 + $515,900
$788,600
2024
$5,442 (+5.4%)
$247,300 + $391,400
$638,700
2023
$5,163 (−0.8%)
$212,300 + $384,600
$596,900
2022
$5,204 (+6.6%)
$193,000 + $384,600
$577,600
2021
$4,883 (+1.4%)
$183,800 + $335,100
$518,900
2020
$4,814 (+5.0%)
$183,800 + $340,600
$524,400
2019
$4,583 (+5.3%)
$167,100 + $310,300
$477,400
2018
$4,353 (+6.7%)
$151,900 + $273,200
$425,100
2017
$4,079 (+2.5%)
$142,000 + $244,300
$386,300
2016
$3,978 (+6.1%)
$129,100 + $226,400
$355,500
2015
$3,751 (+7.7%)
$123,000 + $197,600
$320,600
2014
$3,484 (+5.5%)
$117,100 + $167,300
$284,400
2013
$3,303 (+3.3%)
$123,300 + $143,900
$267,200
2012
$3,198 (+3.8%)
$123,300 + $142,500
$265,800
2011
$3,080 (+3.0%)
$123,300 + $142,000
$265,300
2010
$2,989 (−4.5%)
$123,300 + $148,900
$272,200
2009
$3,129
$130,800 + $179,600
$310,400
Tax history for 97 Pearson Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2026
$6,806 (+25.1%)
$272,700 + $515,900
$788,600
2024
$5,442 (+5.4%)
$247,300 + $391,400
$638,700
2023
$5,163 (−0.8%)
$212,300 + $384,600
$596,900
2022
$5,204 (+6.6%)
$193,000 + $384,600
$577,600
2021
$4,883 (+1.4%)
$183,800 + $335,100
$518,900
2020
$4,814 (+5.0%)
$183,800 + $340,600
$524,400
2019
$4,583 (+5.3%)
$167,100 + $310,300
$477,400
2018
$4,353 (+6.7%)
$151,900 + $273,200
$425,100
2017
$4,079 (+2.5%)
$142,000 + $244,300
$386,300
2016
$3,978 (+6.1%)
$129,100 + $226,400
$355,500
2015
$3,751 (+7.7%)
$123,000 + $197,600
$320,600
2014
$3,484 (+5.5%)
$117,100 + $167,300
$284,400
2013
$3,303 (+3.3%)
$123,300 + $143,900
$267,200
2012
$3,198 (+3.8%)
$123,300 + $142,500
$265,800
2011
$3,080 (+3.0%)
$123,300 + $142,000
$265,300
2010
$2,989 (−4.5%)
$123,300 + $148,900
$272,200
2009
$3,129
$130,800 + $179,600
$310,400
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,592
Year built
1931
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Middlesex County
APN
1659696S
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
Jul 15, 2024 • Active
Building
Remove existing roofing and install a new roof.
Roofing
Jan 9, 2018 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms (Total): 11
Flooring: Wood
Unit #1 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 1
Lease: N
Unit #2 Information
# of Levels: 1
# of Floors: 2
Lease: N
Exterior
Building Information
Building Area (Total): 2,330
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Construction Materials: Frame
Stories (Total): 2
Year Built Source: Public Records
Year Built Details: Approximate
Exterior Features
Roof: Shingle
Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Deck, Patio
Property Information
PropertySubType: Multi Family
Lot Information
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Road Frontage Type: Public
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,613
Tax Year: 4
Utilities
Utility Information
Sewer: Public Sewer, City/Town Sewer
Water Source: Public, City/Town Water
Heating & Cooling
Heating Units: 2
Cooling Units: 0
Location
Location Information
Directions: Boston Ave. / Tufts University
UnparsedAddress: 97 Pearson Road, Somerville MA 02144
Community Information
Senior CommunityYN: No
Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Walk/Jog Trails
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,592
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1931
Year Renovated: —
County: Middlesex County
APN: 1659696S
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Heat Zones: 2
Listing Information
StandardStatus: Closed
Around this home
Schools
Benjamin G. Brown School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
8/10
West Somerville Neighborhood School
Public PreK-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
Somerville High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
6/10
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