NOT LISTED FOR SALE

61 Sparks St Unit 2 Cambridge, MA 02138

West Cambridge Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $926,000 - $1,616,501

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,194 Sq Ft
1880 Built

Last Sold June 10, 2016

Last sale price $1,000,000 $838 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,990/month

8 Days on Market

About This Home

As of June 2016

In the beautiful and sought-after Brattle area, nestled among some of Cambridge's most distinguished single-family residences. Close to Harvard and the Red Line. Continental-feeling second-floor condominium comprises entire 2nd floor of grand late-19th-century brick townhouse evocative of the novels of Henry James. Three exposures. Light and airy. This beautiful property at the corner of two prestigious residential streets has unusually gracious spaces, and an elegance characteristic of a French Belle Époque flat. Unobstructed southern exposure,oversize windows, 10' ceilings, hardwood floors, beautiful deep period moldings and impressive casements. Oversize doors. Two decorative fireplaces. Smart kitchen layout with good storage. Charming bathroom with vintage marble fixtures and Old World flair evokes fin-de-siecle Paris. Basement storage. Unique and wonderful urban residence has not been available for many years. Ideal layout, ideal location. Elegance and beauty. 100% owner-occupied

Last Agent to Sell the Property

The Petrowsky Jones Group

Compass Listed on: 05/17/2016

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Julia Kenney

Corcoran Property Advisors

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2018
Sold by
Welch Family Holdings
Bought by
Welch Thomas C and Andreeva Svetlana
Total Days on Market
8
Current Estimated Value
$1,168,625

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,192,500
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 28, 2016
Sold by
Edith I Welch 2004 T
Bought by
Welch Family Holdings

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 17, 2016
Closed on
Jun 10, 2016
Sold by
Hulsizer Nt
Bought by
Edith I Welch T
Seller's Agent
The Petrowsky Jones Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Julia Kenney
Corcoran Property Advisors
List Price
$748,000
Sold Price
$1,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$252,000
33.69%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.82%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 21, 1992
Sold by
Bolton Kenyon C
Bought by
Hulsizer Robert I and Hulsizer Carol K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
8.12%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 12, 1988
Sold by
Woodworth Alfred
Bought by
Bolton Kenyon C
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Welch Thomas C $1,325,000 --
Welch Family Holdings -- --
Edith I Welch T $1,000,000 --
Hulsizer Robert I $290,000 --
Bolton Kenyon C $317,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Welch Thomas C $1,142,796
Closed Welch Thomas C $1,192,500
Previous Owner Hulsizer Nt $392,413
Previous Owner Hulsizer Robert I $110,000
Previous Owner Bolton Kenyon C $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/10/2016 06/10/16 Sold $1,000,000 +33.7% $838 / Sq Ft
05/25/2016 05/25/16 Pending -- -- --
05/17/2016 05/17/16 For Sale $748,000 -- $626 / Sq Ft
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $9,461 $1,489,900 $0 $1,489,900
2024 $8,696 $1,468,900 $0 $1,468,900
2023 $8,251 $1,408,100 $0 $1,408,100
2022 $8,218 $1,388,200 $0 $1,388,200
2021 $8,043 $1,374,800 $0 $1,374,800
2020 $7,646 $1,329,700 $0 $1,329,700
2019 $7,211 $1,213,900 $0 $1,213,900
2018 $5,138 $816,900 $0 $816,900
2017 $4,921 $758,200 $0 $758,200
2016 $4,805 $687,400 $0 $687,400
2015 $4,751 $607,500 $0 $607,500
2014 $4,670 $557,300 $0 $557,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Julia Kenney

    Corcoran Property Advisors

    1 Total Sale

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Map

Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

MLS Number: 72007321

MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)

APN: CAMB-000223-000000-000056-000002

Massachusetts Middlesex County Cambridge 02138 West Cambridge

61 Sparks St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA

This home is located at 61 Sparks St Unit 2, Cambridge, MA 02138 since 17 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,168,625, approximately $978 per square foot. This property was built in 1880. 61 Sparks St Unit 2 is a home located in Middlesex County with nearby schools including Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School, St Peter School, and Cambridge Montessori School.

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