23 Sparks St Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge Neighborhood
4
Beds
3
Baths
2,186
Sq Ft
3,485
Sq Ft Lot
About This Home
As of May 2014Rarely available, charming, 1865 single-family in Half Crown Marsh District, offers 4 BR, and 2.5 BA. Entrance includes a foyer leading to a guest bath & a formal dining room w/reclaimed 200-yr-old white oak radiant heat flooring and built-in glass front cabinets and drawers. Kitchen is a cook's delight with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, black granite countertops w/a tumbled limestone backsplash, & reclaimed chestnut wood floors. Off the kitchen is a laundry area w/exterior door access to the side walkway that leads to the rear brick patio. The generous living rm includes oak flooring, a wood burning fireplace w/Delft tile surround, & a flr to ceiling bowed window with westerly views of the gorgeous back patio. Currently using the living rm as his studio, the owner is a master wood and metal craftsman. The 2nd and top floor both feature 2 BR, one w/a fireplace that has never been used by current owners, and each has a full bath. Brick terrace w/lovely plantings. Alar
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Carol Kelly And Myra Von Turkovich
Compass Listed on: 04/24/2014
Home Details
Home Type
Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
$15,433
Year Built
1865
Lot Details
0
Interior Features
- Has Basement: No
- Fireplaces: 2
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Amenities: Public Transportation, Shopping, Walk/Jog Trails, T-Station, University
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 100 Amps
- Energy: Storm Windows
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Interior Amenities: Security System, Cable Available
- Bedroom 2: Second Floor, 15X12
- Bedroom 3: Third Floor, 15X12
- Bedroom 4: Third Floor, 13X9
- Bathroom #1: First Floor
- Bathroom #2: Second Floor, 4X9
- Bathroom #3: Third Floor, 5X8
- Kitchen: First Floor, 14X8
- Laundry Room: First Floor
- Living Room: First Floor, 13X25
- Master Bedroom: Second Floor, 10X15
- Master Bedroom Description: Closet, Flooring - Hardwood
- Dining Room: First Floor, 14X12
Exterior Features
- Construction: Frame
- Exterior: Clapboard
- Exterior Features: Deck, Patio, Fenced Yard, Garden Area
- Foundation: Brick
Garage/Parking
- Parking: On Street Permit
- Parking Spaces: 0
Utilities
- Heat Zones: 2
- Hot Water: Natural Gas
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Mar 2, 2020
Sold by
Goff Laurens M and Goff Louise M
Bought by
Roach Neil T and Roach Swenson
Current Estimated Value
Purchase Details
Listed on
Apr 24, 2014
Closed on
Jun 2, 2014
Sold by
Claiborne Christopher F and Assang Carol
Bought by
Goff Laurens M and Goff Louise M
Seller's Agent
Carol Kelly And Myra Von Turkovich
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Holleran
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$1,295,000
Sold Price
$1,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
$205,000
15.83%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.33%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 8, 2002
Sold by
Carolyn G Nelson Lt and Nelson Carolyn G
Bought by
Claiborne Christopher and Assang Carol
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$700,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Sep 7, 1994
Sold by
Bate Walter J and Perkins David D
Bought by
Nelson Carolyn G
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
8.54%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Not Resolvable | $2,100,000 | None Available | |
| Not Resolvable | $1,500,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $990,000 | -- | |
| Deed | $375,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $1,000,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $700,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | No Value Available | |
| Previous Owner | $200,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2024 06/13/24 | Rented | $7,200 | +5.9% | -- |
| 06/09/2024 06/09/24 | Under Contract | -- | -- | -- |
| 06/06/2024 06/06/24 | For Rent | $6,800 | +7.9% | -- |
| 09/25/2020 09/25/20 | Rented | $6,300 | 0.0% | -- |
| 08/18/2020 08/18/20 | Price Changed | $6,300 | -6.0% | $3 / Sq Ft |
| 08/02/2020 08/02/20 | For Rent | $6,700 | 0.0% | -- |
| 05/30/2014 05/30/14 | Sold | $1,500,000 | +15.8% | $686 / Sq Ft |
| 05/01/2014 05/01/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 04/24/2014 04/24/14 | For Sale | $1,295,000 | -- | $592 / 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 | $15,433 | $2,430,400 | $1,485,700 | $944,700 |
| 2024 | $13,966 | $2,359,100 | $1,454,600 | $904,500 |
| 2023 | $12,911 | $2,203,200 | $1,423,500 | $779,700 |
| 2022 | $12,433 | $2,100,200 | $1,417,200 | $683,000 |
| 2021 | $11,720 | $2,003,500 | $1,389,700 | $613,800 |
| 2020 | $11,059 | $1,923,300 | $1,341,500 | $581,800 |
| 2019 | $10,146 | $1,708,100 | $1,176,400 | $531,700 |
| 2018 | $8,824 | $1,677,100 | $1,169,500 | $507,600 |
| 2017 | $10,671 | $1,644,200 | $1,169,500 | $474,700 |
| 2016 | $10,224 | $1,462,600 | $1,028,500 | $434,100 |
| 2015 | $9,859 | $1,260,700 | $945,900 | $314,800 |
| 2014 | $9,810 | $1,170,600 | $860,000 | $310,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Lauren Holleran Team
L
Seller's Agent in 2024
Lauren Holleran Team
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 913-2203
28 in this area
323 Total Sales
-
Michael George
M
Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2024
Michael George
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
45 Total Sales
-
Kendall Green Luce Team
K
Buyer's Agent in 2024
Kendall Green Luce Team
Compass
(617) 233-6585
10 in this area
111 Total Sales
-
C
Seller's Agent in 2014
Carol Kelly And Myra Von Turkovich
Compass
-
Lauren Holleran
Buyer's Agent in 2014
Lauren Holleran
Gibson Sothebys International Realty
(617) 913-2203
2 in this area
24 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71669067
APN: CAMB-000221-000000-000099
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