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7 Sparks St, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138 • Harvard Square
$1,900,000
Est. $10,419/month
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,279
Sq Ft
$834
Price/Sq Ft
0.07
Acres
1894
Year Built
5
Days on Market
Closed Listed Apr 26, 2018 • MLS# 72315323 Copied!

About this home

Located a short distance from Harvard Square on a residential side street, and close to the Charles River’s walking and jogging paths, this handsome free-standing single-family residence has a large enclosed patio and a tranquil sequestered garden. The house was renovated with care, practicality, and an eye to beauty. The living room looks out onto and opens directly to the garden which has a handy storage shed. The streamlined kitchen has premium appliances. There are 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a lower level studio with a separate entrance, which has recreation and laundry rooms. There are newer utilities and windows, 200 amps, 4 heat zones and 3 fireplaces which combine to provide a sense of comfort and luxury. It is rare to find a house of this size with off-street parking and such a host of desirable amenities.

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Property Overview

Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1894
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Living Area
2,279 sq ft
Total Rooms
7

Sale Statistics

Sale Overview
Original List Price: $1,785,000
Final Sale Price: $1,900,000
Difference: +$115,000 (+6.4%)
Performance Metrics
106.4%
List to Sale Ratio
Sold above asking price
5
Days on Market
Very fast sale
Price per Square Foot Analysis
Original $/sq ft: $783
Sale $/sq ft: $834
This property sold for $834 per square foot
Sale Summary

This property sold for 6.4% above the original asking price, indicating strong buyer demand.

With only 5 days on market, this was a quick sale compared to typical market conditions.

Nearby Sales Comparison

Based on 2 similar properties sold within 0.5 miles in the last 90 days

This Property
$834/sq ft
Area Average
$1,219/sq ft
Difference
31.6%

This property sold below the area average, potentially representing good value for the buyer.

Facts & Features

Home Facts

Type Residential
Style Single Family Residence
Year Built 1894
Living Area 2,279 sq ft
Lot Size 0.07 acres
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
Total Rooms 7

Interior

Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling None
Flooring Tile, Hardwood
Appliances Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace None
Fireplaces 3
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry In Basement
Features Study

Exterior

Construction Frame
Architecture Colonial
Roof Shingle
Features Patio, Fenced Yard
Pool None
Spa None
Fencing Fenced
Patio/Porch Patio

Parking

Features Off Street
Total Spaces 2

Utilities

Electric Circuit Breakers
Water Public
Sewer Public Sewer
Gas None
Other For Gas Range

Financial

Annual Tax $7,337
Assessed Value $1,474,300

Interior Features

Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
Interior Features: Study
Windows: Insulated Windows
Basement: Full, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry: In Basement
Security:

Construction & Materials

Style: Colonial
Year Built: 1894
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials: Frame
Roof: Shingle
Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Stone

Heating, Cooling & Utilities

Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
Heating Zones: 4
Cooling: None
Hot Water:
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Energy Features:

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features: Patio, Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features: Other
Road Surface:

Parking & Garage

Total Parking Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Off Street

Special Features

Fireplaces: 3
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Private School, T-Station, University

Location

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Neighborhood

Harvard Square

7 Sparks St, Cambridge MA 02138

Cambridge, MA 02138

Walkability

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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
E

Elementary Schools

3 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.6 mi | #242 of 824 | Score: 52.7
Improved 3 spots from last year
-5.5 below state avg
367 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
M

Middle Schools

3 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.1 mi | #103 of 352 | Score: 49.1
Dropped 24 spots from last year
-9.1 below state avg
283 students Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.2 mi | #67 of 352 | Score: 54.3
Dropped 2 spots from last year
-3.9 below state avg
292 students Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
H

High Schools

1 school
Farr Academy School
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
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Property Tax $611
Homeowners Insurance $200
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Year 1
95% Interest
Year 15
50/50
Year 30
95% Principal
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Property History

Market Insights

28.6%
Price Range
7
Total Days on Market

Property Timeline

Current Active Listing - MLS #73513308
Full transaction history available when tracking began
🏡
Currently Listed
May 6, 2026
$2,500,000
MLS #73513308 - Active
Sold
Jun 18, 2018
$1,900,000
Property sold
Days on Market: 7
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Listed for Sale
Apr 26, 2018
$1,785,000
Original listing
Agent: The Petrowsky Jones Group Office: Compass

Price & Status History

Date Event Price Change
May 6, 2026 Sold $2,500,000
Apr 26, 2018 New Listing Added $1,785,000

Market Statistics

Days on Market
5 days
Price per Sq Ft
$834

Tax History

Year Taxes Assessment
2018 $7,337 $1,474,300

Financial Details

Annual Property Tax
$7,337
Tax Year 2018
Assessed Value
$1,474,300

Listing Information

Listing Agent The Petrowsky Jones Group
Listing Office Compass
Agent MLS ID TEAM0207
Office MLS ID AN2606
Listing Data Updated Jun 18, 2018 3:06 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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