45 Sparks Street

Cambridge, MA 02138

$1,950,000
Price
3
Beds
2
Baths
1
1/2 Bath
2,255 Sq. Ft.
$865 / Sq. Ft.
2,255
Sq. Ft.
$865
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A rare offering in the historic Half Crown-Marsh District, the coveted neighborhood south of Brattle Street/Tory Row. Flooded with natural light and only 1.5 blocks from the Charles River, you will feel nicely ensconced in this elevated house with the natural privacy the surroundings provide - there is no parking on the house side of the street. A beautifully proportioned living room with fireplace and built-ins graces the front of the house. Eat-in-kitchen could be opened to the dining room. A heated,...A rare offering in the historic Half Crown-Marsh District, the coveted neighborhood south of Brattle Street/Tory Row. Flooded with natural light and only 1.5 blocks from the Charles River, you will feel nicely ensconced in this elevated house with the natural privacy the surroundings provide - there is no parking on the house side of the street. A beautifully proportioned living room with fireplace and built-ins graces the front of the house. Eat-in-kitchen could be opened to the dining room. A heated, knotty pine sunroom overlooks the expansive yard with a patio and magnificent sprawling copper beech tree and other greenery. An office, half bath complete the 1st floor. The 2d floor has 3 bedrooms (a wall was removed to make a large primary bedroom) and 2 full baths. One underground garage with driveway parking. Superbly located near parks, Shady Hill, BB&N, the T, Harvard, HBS, HLS, MIT, BU, MGH, Longwood Medical and Academic Area, all points east, west, north, south. Bike score: 99

Listing Agent

  1. Bonny Lamb

    Bonny Lamb

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    bonny.lamb@compass.com

    P: 617.803.8080

Property Details for 45 Sparks Street

Town
Cambridge
Area
MA-Cambridge
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Spaces
1.00
Parking Spaces Total
2
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LISTING UPDATED: 04/17/2024 04:10 PM

Property Details for 45 Sparks Street

StatusUnder Agreement
MLS #73222658
Days on Market7
Taxes$11,465 / year
HOA Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeSingle Family / Detached
Year Built1930
CountyMiddlesex County
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Building Information for 45 Sparks Street

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,055 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,597 per month

30 year fixed, 7.25% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,642

Property Taxes

$955

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 45 Sparks Street

General Details
Property Details
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University, Other (See Remarks), Sidewalks
  • Living Area: 2255.0
  • Color: Red
  • SqFt with Basement: No
  • Property Attached: No
  • Single Family Type: Detached
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water View: No
  • Year Built Details: Approximate
  • Year Built Source: Public Records
Location/School
  • Neighborhood: Half Crown-Marsh
Features
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer
  • Basement Features: Full, Walk Out, Interior Access, Bulkhead, Concrete Floor, Unfinished Basement
  • Num of Baths: 3.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 2
  • Num of Half Baths: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.50
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • DoorFeatures: Storm Door(s), French Doors
  • FireplaceFeatures: Living Room
  • FireplaceYN: Yes
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built, Lighting - Overhead, Office, Sun Room, Other(See Remarks)
  • Interior Features: Other(See Remarks), French Doors
  • Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lighting - Overhead, In Basement, Washer Hookup
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Primary Bath: No
  • SpaYN: No
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s), Screens
Exterior Features
  • Construction: Frame
  • Exterior Features: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Screens, Fenced Yard, Stone Wall
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Yard, Screens, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Stone Wall, Porch - Screened, Patio
  • Fencing: Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • Lot Description: Level
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, Patio
  • Roof Material: Shingle
Parking Features
  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport: No
  • Covered Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Parking: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Open Parking: Yes
  • Parking Features: Under, Paved Drive, Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
  • Parking Features: Off-Street, Deeded, Paved Driveway
Utilities
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling: No
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
  • Heating: Steam, Natural Gas
  • Heating: Yes
  • Sewer: City/Town Sewer
  • Utility Connections: for Gas Range, for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Water: Public
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Room Primary Bedroom Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet,Cable Hookup,Recessed Lighting
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second Floor
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom2 Features: Closet,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom3 Features: Walk-In Closet(s),Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Flooring - Hardwood,Cable Hookup,Lighting - Overhead
  • Bedroom3 Level: Second
Bathroom 1
  • Bathroom1 Features: Bathroom - Half,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom1 Level: Main,First
Bathroom 2
  • Bathroom2 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom2 Level: Second
Bathroom 3
  • Bathroom3 Features: Bathroom - 3/4,Bathroom - Tiled With Tub & Shower,Flooring - Stone/Ceramic Tile,Lighting - Overhead,Pedestal Sink
  • Bathroom3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,French Doors,Recessed Lighting
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Features: Dining Area,Pantry,Exterior Access,Gas Stove
  • Kitchen Level: Main,First
Living Room
  • Room Living Room Area: 360.0
  • Room Living Room Features: Flooring - Hardwood,Recessed Lighting,Crown Molding
  • Room Living Room Length: 24.0
  • Room Living Room Level: Main,First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.0
Other Room 1
  • Room Office Features: Closet/Cabinets - Custom Built,Lighting - Overhead
  • Room Office Level: Main
Property Information
Property Info
  • UFFI: No
  • Year Round: Yes
  • Farm Land Area Units: Square Feet
  • WARRANTY: No
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Road Frontage Type: Public
  • Road Responsibility: Public Maintained Road
  • Disclosures: Waterfront Park and Riverbend: Memorial Drive is closed from Gerry's Landing to River Street from 11 a.m.-7:00 p.m. beginning the last weekend in April until mid-November for biking,rollerblading,strolling,etc.
Tax Information
  • Tax ID: 416172
  • Assessments: $2,376,100
  • Book: 74511
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Zoning: A-1
Building / Association Information
Living Characteristics
  • Beds Total: 3
Other Building Characteristics
  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Heat Zones: 2
Complex & Association Information
  • Adult Community: No
Market and Agent Information
Sale Info
  • Buyer Broker Comp: 2.5
  • Other Agent Compensation: 2.5

Property History for 45 Sparks Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
DateEvent & SourcePrice

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

Public Records for 45 Sparks Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,621,400Additions$754,700Total$2,376,100
Tax Record2024$14,067 ($1,172 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,120 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt860 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,055 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930ZoningA-1CountyMIDDLESEXAPNCAMB M:00222 L:00033Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 45 Sparks Street

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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