85 Sparks St Cambridge, MA 02138
West Cambridge NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $7,845,000 - $12,505,760
5
Beds
6
Baths
5,901
Sq Ft
$1,724/Sq Ft
Est. Value
About This Home
As of May 2014Extraordinary 12+ room Colonial in the heart of Cambridge's Brattle area estates. Set on .46 acres with picturesque patios, gardens, private conservatory/greenhouse and large open lawn, this 5+ bed home enjoys privacy and greenery an easy walk from bustling Harvard Square. Elegant living and dining rooms with unparralled historical appointments surround the grand central stair hall and balance formal entertaining with modern family living. Eat-in chef's kitchen with professional appliances, wood-paneled library, spacious game/media room and basement with expansion potential. Attached 2-car garage, plus two outdoor parking spaces.
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate Listed on: 11/07/2013
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 7, 2013
Closed on
May 16, 2014
Sold by
85 Sparks Street Nt
Bought by
85 Sparks St Llc
Seller's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
List Price
$7,250,000
Sold Price
$6,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$750,000
-10.34%
Total Days on Market
166
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,675,380
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.17%
Original Mortgage
$5,000,000
Outstanding Balance
$3,877,840
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$6,327,020
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 7, 1997
Sold by
Ptashne Mark
Bought by
85 Sparks St Nt and Hughes Arthur W
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$2,250,000
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jun 20, 1994
Sold by
Gifford Kilvert D and Gifford Gladys C
Bought by
Ptashne Mark
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 85 Sparks St Llc | $6,500,000 | -- | |
| 85 Sparks St Nt | $3,975,000 | -- | |
| Ptashne Mark | $1,455,000 | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 85 Sparks St Llc | $5,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | 88 Sparks Street Nt | $1,000,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gifford Kilvert D | $2,250,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gifford Kilvert D | $1,100,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Gifford Kilvert D | $400,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/20/2014 05/20/14 | Sold | $6,500,000 | -10.3% | $1,102 / Sq Ft |
| 04/22/2014 04/22/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/07/2013 11/07/13 | For Sale | $7,250,000 | -- | $1,229 / 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 | $82,758 | $13,032,800 | $4,811,400 | $8,221,400 |
| 2024 | $73,753 | $12,458,200 | $4,772,900 | $7,685,300 |
| 2023 | $66,106 | $11,280,900 | $4,678,700 | $6,602,200 |
| 2022 | $60,730 | $10,258,400 | $4,418,900 | $5,839,500 |
| 2021 | $56,850 | $9,717,900 | $4,293,500 | $5,424,400 |
| 2020 | $53,212 | $9,254,200 | $4,118,300 | $5,135,900 |
| 2019 | $48,746 | $8,206,400 | $3,469,100 | $4,737,300 |
| 2018 | $50,115 | $7,967,400 | $3,451,400 | $4,516,000 |
| 2017 | $48,776 | $7,515,500 | $3,291,100 | $4,224,400 |
| 2016 | $46,809 | $6,696,500 | $2,846,400 | $3,850,100 |
| 2015 | $47,699 | $6,099,600 | $2,668,600 | $3,431,000 |
| 2014 | $50,117 | $5,980,600 | $2,597,200 | $3,383,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Tracy Campion
Seller's Agent in 2014
Tracy Campion
Campion & Company Fine Homes Real Estate
(617) 851-3506
354 Total Sales
Map
Source: MLS Property Information Network (MLS PIN)
MLS Number: 71605981
APN: CAMB-000231-000000-000033
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