26 Sparks Street, Unit 26

Cambridge, MA 02138

$1,200,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
1
Bath
1,232 Sq. Ft.
$974 / Sq. Ft.
1,232
Sq. Ft.
$974
per Sq. Ft.

Description

This enchanting townhouse is in the sought after Half Crown-Marsh District. Built in 1884 as a 3 family, the property was renovated & converted to condominiums in 1983. 26 Sparks is a unique, end unit townhouse that has the feel of a small single family. The private entry welcomes you to an open spacious living room with fireplace, dining room & galley kitchen. A sliding glass door views & extends to a private yard with patio. The “step saving” kitchen is white and has a butcher block island with...This enchanting townhouse is in the sought after Half Crown-Marsh District. Built in 1884 as a 3 family, the property was renovated & converted to condominiums in 1983. 26 Sparks is a unique, end unit townhouse that has the feel of a small single family. The private entry welcomes you to an open spacious living room with fireplace, dining room & galley kitchen. A sliding glass door views & extends to a private yard with patio. The “step saving” kitchen is white and has a butcher block island with additional cabinetry. A skylit staircase leads to the 2nd floor with a primary bedroom, guest room & full bath. In addition, there is a semi-finished lower level space for a media room, office or exercise room. There are custom cedar closets as well as washer & dryer hookups and systems closet. The neighborhood has a delightful Nantucket-style charm with historic worker’s cottages. Walk to Harvard Square’s local restaurants, shops, transportation, the university and the Red Line into Boston.
  1. Listed by Barbara Currier • Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

Property Details for 26 Sparks Street, Unit 26

Town
Cambridge
MLS Area
West Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge-West Cambridge, MA-Cambridge
Style
Townhouse, Garden
Garage Spaces
0
Parking Spaces
.00
Unit Placement
End

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Barbara Currier

Sold By Donnelly + Co., Emily Ingardia

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LISTING UPDATED: 08/08/2022 07:28 PM

Property Details for 26 Sparks Street, Unit 26

StatusSold
MLS #72941024
Days on Market7
Taxes$2,761 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeCondominium/Co-Op / Condo
Year Built1929
CountyMiddlesex County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Barbara Currier

Sold By Donnelly + Co., Emily Ingardia

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Building Information for 26 Sparks Street, Unit 26

Building/Complex22-24-26 Sparks Street CondominiumFloor1Stories2Residences3Pet PolicyAllowedYear Built1929

Payment Calculator

$6,779 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,549

Property Taxes

$230

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 26 Sparks Street, Unit 26

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Highway Access, House of Worship, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
  • Current Financing: Cash
  • Living Area: 1232.0
  • Total Units: 3
  • Type of Condo: Condo
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Range, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Utility Connections for Gas Range
  • Basement Features: Y
  • Common Walls: End
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num of Half Baths: 0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Cedar Closet(s)
  • Laundry Features: Dryer Hookup - Dual, Washer Hookup, In Basement, In Unit
  • Primary Bath: No
  • Window Features: Insulated Windows
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Garden
  • Exterior Features: Garden Area, Patio
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
  • Structure Type: Townhouse
Parking Features
  • Covered Spaces: .00
  • Garage: No
  • Garage Parking: On Street Permit
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
  • Parking Features: On Street Permit
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, 60 Amps/Less
  • Heating: Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range
  • Water: Public, Individual Meter
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Area: 194.6
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
  • Room Primary Bedroom Width: 13.9
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Area: 159.85
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Bedroom2 Length: 11.5
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom2 Width: 13.9
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Area: 51.3
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Full,Bathroom - With Tub & Shower
  • Bathroom1 Length: 5.7
  • Bathroom1 Level: Second
  • Bathroom1 Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Area: 135.24
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Exterior Access,Recessed Lighting,Slider,Lighting - Overhead
  • Dining Room Length: 9.8
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.8
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Area: 81.2
  • Kitchen Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting
  • Kitchen Length: 7.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.6
Laundry
  • Laundry Dimen: 16.9X7.11
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 182.16
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Open Floorplan,Recessed Lighting
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.8
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 13.2
Property Information
Property Info
  • Documents Available: Master Deed, Rules & Regs, Management Association Bylaws, Floor Plans
  • Documents Count: 4
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Disclosures: Condo fee: “Pay as you go” system of paying bills that includes Master Insurance (2021 the bill was $4,067.01 or $1,355.67/each). Refrigerator not included.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 415904
  • Assessments: $869,500
  • Book: 21381
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Zoning: RES
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Total Living Levels: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance
  • Complex Name: 22-24-26 Sparks Street Condominium
  • Complex Complete: Yes
  • Management: Owner Association
  • Units Owner Occupied: 3
  • Adult Community: No
Unit Information
Unit Information
  • Unit Building: 26
  • Unit Floor Level Integer: 1.0
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2

Property History for 26 Sparks Street, Unit 26

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 26 Sparks Street, Unit 26

Taxable ValueLand-Additions$707,100Total-
Tax Record2018$4,448 ($371 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Above Grade Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtStories2StyleCondominiumYear Built1929ZoningC1CountyMiddlesexAPNM:00220 L:0010200026

Schools near 26 Sparks Street, Unit 26

This home is within Cambridge School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Graham and Parks School
PublicPK to 5

Vassal Lane Upper School
Public6 to 8

Cambridge Rindge and Latin School
Public9 to 12

John M. Tobin Montessori School
PublicPK to 5

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Listing Courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge, Barbara Currier

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