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68 Sparks Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$5,050,000
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Sale Statistics
Sale Overview
Original List Price:
$4,000,000
Final Sale Price:
$5,050,000
Difference:
+$1,050,000 (+26.3%)
Performance Metrics
126.3%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
11
Days on Market
Quick sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft:
$704
Sale $/sq ft:
$889
This property sold for $889 per square foot
Sale Summary
This property sold for 26.3% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.
With only 11 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.
Nearby Sales Comparison
Based on 15 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days
This Property
$889/sq ft
Area Median
$1,094/sq ft
Difference
18.7%
This property sold below the area median, potentially representing good value for the buyer.
About this home
Close to Harvard Square. Sunny 1894 Victorian on level lot on sought-after residential street offers grace, beauty, luxury of space. Front entrance opens to handsome foyer and grand 33’ living room with gorgeous Corinthian fluted columns, marble fireplace, large bay window, three exposures. Distinctive high ceilings, handsome moldings, hardwood floors, oversized windows. Dining room, lined with bookshelves, has bay window, marble fireplace. Spacious kitchen opens to deck. Light-filled cathedral-ceiling family room with wood burning stove. Laundry room and half-bath. Up beautiful period stairs to second floor, there is 22’ master bedroom with bath en suite, three other bedrooms, another full bath. Third floor has four additional good-size bedrooms, study, full bath. All bedrooms on both floors have two exposures. On lower level, there are two more bedrooms, recreation room, full bath. Two-car garage plus parking for two cars. Not on market in sixty-four years!
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Property History
Market Insights
68%
Price Range
12
Total Days on Market
Property Timeline
Current Active Listing - MLS #73579095
Full transaction history available when tracking began
Currently Listed
Sep 17, 2026
$12,500,000
MLS #73579095 - Active
Sold
May 30, 2018
$5,050,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 12
Listed for Sale
Mar 18, 2018
$4,000,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group
Office: Compass
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/17/2026 | 🏡 Currently Listed | $12,500,000 | - | - | MLS #73579095 - Active |
| 05/30/2018 | ✓ Sold | $5,050,000 | - | - | Property sold |
| 03/18/2018 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $4,000,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $17,894 | $3,103,900 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$17,894
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$3,103,900
Facts & Features
2 Car Garage
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1864
Living Area
5,678 sq ft
Lot Size
0.23 acres
Bedrooms
7
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
13
Interior
Heating
Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
None
Flooring
Tile, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Fireplace
Dining Room, Living Room
Fireplaces
3
Basement
Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry
First Floor
Features
Bathroom - Full, Bedroom, Home Office, Nursery, Bathroom, Study
Exterior
Construction
Frame
Architecture
Victorian
Roof
Shingle
Features
None
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
None
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Garage Spaces
2
Has Garage
Yes
Features
Detached
Total Spaces
4
Utilities
Electric
Circuit Breakers
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
For Gas Range
Financial
Annual Tax
$17,894
Assessed Value
$3,103,900
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Seller Disclosures
(2) 100a Electric Panels. Single Family W/ Legal Auxiliary Apartment
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
Contract
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Measured
Sq Ft Disclosures
does not include the un-finished area in the basement
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Total market time (incl. prior listings)
12 days
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
Sold
Year Built
1864
Bedrooms
7
Full Bathrooms
4
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
5,678 sq ft
Total Rooms
13
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
FeaturesBathroom - Half
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
FeaturesBathroom - Full
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
BABathroom (4)
BRBedroom (5)
DDining (1)
KKitchen (1)
LLiving (2)
OOffice (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Tile, Hardwood, Pine
Appliances:
Gas Water Heater, Water Heater
Interior Features:
Bathroom - Full, Bedroom, Home Office, Nursery, Bathroom, Study
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Concrete
Laundry:
First Floor
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian
Year Built:
1864
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Frame
Roof:
Shingle
Foundation:
Stone, Brick/Mortar, Granite
Heating, Cooling & Utilities
Heating:
Baseboard, Hot Water, Steam, Natural Gas, Fireplace(s)
Heating Zones:
4
Cooling:
None
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Other
Road Surface:
Parking & Garage
Garage Spaces:
2
Total Parking Spaces:
4
Parking Features:
Detached
Special Features
Fireplaces:
3
Fireplace Type:
Dining Room, Living Room
Community Amenities:
Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.1 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.6 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.7 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
0.9 mi
|
#105 of 825
|
Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
Fayerweather Street School
1.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.6 mi
Grades 01-12
A
Amigos School
1.6 mi
|
#46 of 352
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.8 mi
|
#246 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 36 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.4 mi
|
#238 of 825
|
Score: 52.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
323 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
0.9 mi
|
#66 of 352
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.3 mi
|
#104 of 352
|
Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.1 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.4 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.8 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.9 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.5 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
West Cambridge
68 Sparks Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office
Compass
Office Phone
617-303-0067
Agent MLS ID
TEAM0207
Office MLS ID
AN2606
Listing Data Updated
May 30, 2018 11:57 PM EDT
Listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Data provided by MLS Property Information Network, Inc. All information should be independently verified.
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