1 Sparks St Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge Neighborhood
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,688
Sq Ft
2,614
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of December 2016At Long Last! A single family house in Cambridge with full views of the Charles River. At the edge of Harvard Square, and surrounded by a city garden, this former worker's cottage is full of warmth! On the first floor you will find a lovely living room with built-in bookcases and wood burning fireplace, a formal dining room, a kitchen with cozy breakfast area and a greenhouse window, and a half bath for guests. The “jewel in the crown†is the 2nd floor sitting room with it's large windows over looking the river and a spacious deck for enjoying the sunset. The principal bedroom - which is also on the 2nd floor - has double closets, a bay window and a full bath. The top floor has two more good sized bedrooms with a sky-lit bath. With newer systems, laundry and storage, the basement has high ceilings and both interior and exterior access. This very special house has been well maintained and there is parking for 2 cars in the driveway.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/13/2016
Last Buyer's Agent
Non Member
Non Member Office
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Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $1,052,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $1,110,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $400,000 | No Value Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/2016 12/20/16 | Sold | $1,315,000 | -5.9% | $779 / Sq Ft |
| 11/02/2016 11/02/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 09/13/2016 09/13/16 | For Sale | $1,398,000 | -- | $828 / Sq Ft |
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,514 | $1,813,300 | $1,294,700 | $518,600 |
| 2024 | $10,672 | $1,802,700 | $1,306,000 | $496,700 |
| 2023 | $10,008 | $1,707,900 | $1,278,100 | $429,800 |
| 2022 | $9,771 | $1,650,500 | $1,269,700 | $380,800 |
| 2021 | $9,356 | $1,599,400 | $1,245,100 | $354,300 |
| 2020 | $8,844 | $1,538,000 | $1,201,900 | $336,100 |
| 2019 | $8,108 | $1,364,900 | $1,054,000 | $310,900 |
| 2018 | $8,397 | $1,334,900 | $1,047,800 | $287,100 |
| 2017 | $8,994 | $1,385,900 | $1,047,800 | $338,100 |
| 2016 | $8,633 | $1,235,000 | $921,500 | $313,500 |
| 2015 | $8,824 | $1,128,400 | $847,500 | $280,900 |
| 2014 | $8,780 | $1,047,700 | $770,500 | $277,200 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Lisa May
Seller's Agent in 2016
Lisa May
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 429-3188
27 in this area
133 Total Sales
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Buyer's Agent in 2016
Non Member
Non Member Office
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 72067291
APN: CAMB-000221-000000-000039
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