86-88 Pearl St

Boston, MA 02129

$1,600,000
Price
7
Beds
2,690 Sq. Ft.
$595 / Sq. Ft.
2,690
Sq. Ft.
$595
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

A rare development / investment opportunity in Charlestown available for the first time. The combined 3,500± sq ft lot features 50'+ of street frontage which includes an existing curb cut with off-street parking for 3 or more vehicles—an exceptional advantage in this neighborhood. Zoned 3F-2000, the property offers meaningful flexibility for future redevelopment or renovation. Currently configured as a side by side two-family, it provides income potential while allowing a buyer to evaluate long-term...A rare development / investment opportunity in Charlestown available for the first time. The combined 3,500± sq ft lot features 50'+ of street frontage which includes an existing curb cut with off-street parking for 3 or more vehicles—an exceptional advantage in this neighborhood. Zoned 3F-2000, the property offers meaningful flexibility for future redevelopment or renovation. Currently configured as a side by side two-family, it provides income potential while allowing a buyer to evaluate long-term value creation. The wide frontage and generous lot open highest-and-best-use scenarios aligned with zoning. The property would also be an incredible single-family project where an owner would enjoy beautiful yard space and plenty of room to grow. Ideally located just off Bunker Hill St, the property is close to shops, parks, restaurants, MBTA & other neighborhood amenities. One of the few remaining multi-family offerings in Charlestown that combines parking, potential and scale.
  1. Listed by Jesse MacDonald • Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 86-88 Pearl Street

Town
Boston
MLS Area
Charlestown
Area
MA-Boston-Charlestown, MA-Boston
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
3.00
Parking Spaces Total
3
LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2026 03:06 AM

Property Details for 86-88 Pearl Street

StatusActive
MLS #73470882
Days on Market8
Taxes$17,557 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-family / 2 Family
Year Built1930
CountySuffolk County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Jesse MacDonald
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Building Information for 86-88 Pearl Street

Stories4Residences2Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.08 AC / 3,500 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,261 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,798

Property Taxes

$1,463

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 86-88 Pearl Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 2690.0
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Total Units: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Basement Features: Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 2.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • FireplaceYN: No
  • Fireplaces: 0
  • SpaYN: No
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Paved Drive, Off-Street, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Water: Public
Property Information
Property Info
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: FY26 Gross Tax total $17,557 - Two abutting lots - Parcel ID 0201768000 & ID 0201769000 for a total of 3500SF. Buyer to perform due diligence on redevelopment,zoning & approvals. City of Boston Assessing Dept indicates year built @ 1930 but may not be accurate. Separately metered. Marketed "as-is".
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: W:02 P:01768 S:000,1280128
  • Assessments: $1,415,900
  • Book: 000
  • Tax Year: 2026
  • Zoning: R2
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 7
  • Total Living Levels: 4
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Stone
  • Levels: 4
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit 1 Description
  • Floor U1: 1
  • Lease U1: N
  • Levels U1: 2
Unit 2 Description
  • Floor U2: 1
  • Lease U2: N
  • Levels U2: 2
Rental Info
Rental Info
  • Total Actual Rent: $.00

Property History for 86-88 Pearl Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 22, 2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73470882

$1,600,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/22/2026

Listed (Active)

MLS PIN #73470882

$1,600,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 86-88 Pearl Street

Taxable ValueLand$311,700Additions$870,400Total$1,182,100
Tax Record2024$12,885 ($1,074 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,690 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,690 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,250 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1930Year Renovated1980ZoningR2CountySUFFOLKAPNCHAR W:02 P:01768 S:000

Schools near 86-88 Pearl Street

This home is within Boston Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
Public - PK to 8
Charlestown High School
Public - 7 to 12
Harvard-Kent Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Eliot K-8 Innovation School
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Warren-Prescott K-8 School
PublicPK to 8

Charlestown High School
Public7 to 12

Harvard-Kent Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Eliot K-8 Innovation School
PublicPK to 8

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 86-88 Pearl Street, Boston, MA 02129

86-88 Pearl Street is a multi-family home for sale in Boston, MA 02129. This property was listed for sale on January 22, 2026 by Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $1,600,000. This listing's school district is Boston Public Schools. Nearby schools include Warren-Prescott K-8 School, Charlestown High School and Harvard-Kent Elementary School. 86-88 Pearl Street is a 7-bed, 2-bath, 2,690 sqft multi-family home built in 1930.

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Listing Courtesy of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, Jesse MacDonald

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