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5 Sparks Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138 • West Cambridge
$2,175,000
Est. $12,106/month
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20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5%, and $200/month estimated insurance.
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Open House Schedule
24
Oct
Saturday, October 24
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
25
Oct
Sunday, October 25
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM EDT
22
Oct
Thursday, October 22
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
About this home
Beautifully renovated and impressively preserved throughout. Through the vestibule & foyer, the 24' living room offers a fireplace and built-in bookcases. The dining room flows into the kitchen with an island and gas cooking. An adjacent mudroom has built-ins and direct access to the driveway. There's also a half bathroom and double closet on this floor. Upstairs, the landing offers a sitting room. The primary bedroom provides plenty of closet storage and an en-suite bath. There are two additional bedrooms and a hall bathroom on this floor. The finished lower level has it's own entry hall from the exterior, and houses an office with built-in bookcases, a guest room with an en-suite bath, laundry room with a work sink, and storage & utility spaces. Other amenities include central air conditioning, and a fenced-in garden & patio. Located just around the corner from Riverbend Park, the Charles River, and riverfront bike paths. Sited within a mile radius of Shady Hill School, BB&N campuses, Mount Auburn Hospital, Harvard Square, Fresh Pond, and Harvard Business School.
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Price & Status History
Property Timeline
Listed for Sale
Oct 21, 2026
$2,175,000
Original listing
Agent: Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Office: Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
| Date | Event | Price | Change | $/sqft | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/21/2026 | 🏠 Listed for Sale | $2,175,000 | - | - | Original listing |
Tax History
| Year | Taxes | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,899 | $2,099,600 |
Financial Details
Annual Property Tax
$10,899
Tax Year 2026
Assessed Value
$2,099,600
Facts & Features
Central AC
Home Facts
Type
Residential
Style
Single Family Residence
Year Built
1873
Living Area
2,424 sq ft
Lot Size
0.04 acres
Bedrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Total Rooms
8
Interior
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
None
Appliances
None
Fireplace
None
Fireplaces
1
Basement
Full, Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry
In Basement
Features
Bathroom, Vestibule, Mud Room, Office
Exterior
Construction
None
Architecture
Victorian, Antique
Roof
None
Features
Fenced Yard
Pool
None
Spa
None
Fencing
Fenced/enclosed, Fenced
Patio/Porch
None
Parking
Features
Off Street, Paved
Total Spaces
1
Utilities
Electric
None
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Gas
None
Other
None
Financial
Annual Tax
$10,899
Assessed Value
$2,099,600
HOA & Community
Fee Includes
None
Amenities
None
Optional Fee Includes
None
MA Disclosures
Lead Paint
Unknown
Seller Disclosures
Taxes Do Not Reflect Residential Exemption. See Parking Easement Information In Attachments.
Additional Details
Possession
None
Accepted Financing
None
Structure Type
[]
Sq Ft Source
Public Record
Documents
None
County
Middlesex
Property Overview
Property Type
Single Family Residence
Listing Type
For Sale
Year Built
1873
Bedrooms
4
Full Bathrooms
3
Half Bathrooms
1
Living Area
2,424 sq ft
Total Rooms
8
Floor Layout
Interactive room guide
Floor Layout
Finished Area
1,624 sq ft above grade
800 sq ft below grade
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LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelSecond
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelFirst
LevelBasement
LevelBasement
FeaturesYes
Display Options
Room Markers
OOffice (1)
KKitchen (1)
BRBedroom (4)
BABathroom (4)
DDining (1)
LLiving (1)
Conceptual diagram based on MLS room data. It is not to scale and is not a substitute for architectural plans or on-site measurements.
Interior Features
Flooring:
Appliances:
Interior Features:
Bathroom, Vestibule, Mud Room, Office
Windows:
Basement:
Full, Finished, Interior Entry
Laundry:
In Basement
Security:
Construction & Materials
Style:
Victorian, Antique
Year Built:
1873
Structure Type:
Exterior Materials:
Roof:
Foundation:
Brick/Mortar
Utilities & Systems
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling:
Central Air
Hot Water:
Water Source:
Public
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Energy Features:
Exterior & Lot
Exterior Features:
Fenced Yard
Patio & Porch:
Fencing:
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Other Structures:
Lot Features:
Easements, Level
Road Surface:
Paved
Parking & Garage
Total Parking Spaces:
1
Parking Features:
Off Street, Paved
Special Features
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Type:
Community Amenities:
Public Transportation, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Medical Facility, Bike Path, Conservation Area, Highway Access, House of Worship, Marina, Private School, Public School, T-Station, University
Nearby Schools
School District
Cambridge School District local
A-
Where Graduates Go
Class of 2021
65%
attend college
58%
4-Year
7%
2-Year
23%
Out of State
7%
Working
School Safety
2024-25
1.2%
Low
0.8%
Suspensions
0.2%
In-School
0.4%
Emergency
4.3% below state avg
Elementary Schools
10 schools
St. Peter Elementary School
0.4 mi
Grades PK-08
Shady Hill School
0.5 mi
Grades PK-08
Cambridge Montessori School
0.8 mi
Grades PK-06
Cambridge Friends School
0.9 mi
Grades PK-08
A
Benjamin Banneker Charter Public School
1.2 mi
|
#105 of 825
|
Score: 59.1
Dropped 84 spots from last year
+0.9 above state avg
344 students
Less Diverse
Grades PK-06
A
Amigos School
1.4 mi
|
#46 of 352
|
Score: 57.6
Improved 13 spots from last year
-0.6 below state avg
421 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades PK-08
C
Prospect Hill Academy Charter School
1.6 mi
|
#245 of 346
|
Score: 47.4
Improved 37 spots from last year
-10.8 below state avg
888 students
Diverse
Rising School
College Ready Curriculum
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-12
Fayerweather Street School
1.7 mi
Grades PK-08
Lycee International de Boston/International School of Boston, Inc.
1.9 mi
Grades 01-12
A-
Graham and Parks School
0.6 mi
|
#238 of 825
|
Score: 52.9
Improved 7 spots from last year
-5.3 below state avg
323 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades PK-05
Middle Schools
5 schools
Allium Montessori School
0.6 mi
Grades 01-06
A-
Putnam Avenue Upper School
1.1 mi
|
#104 of 352
|
Score: 49.2
Dropped 25 spots from last year
-9 below state avg
286 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
A
Rindge Avenue Upper School
1.2 mi
|
#66 of 352
|
Score: 54.0
Dropped 1 spots from last year
-4.2 below state avg
278 students
Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Strong Attendance
Grades 06-08
B-
Cambridge Street Upper School
2.0 mi
|
#207 of 352
|
Score: 39.9
Dropped 19 spots from last year
-18.3 below state avg
317 students
Very Diverse
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
B+
Darby Vassall Upper School
2.3 mi
|
#119 of 352
|
Score: 47.6
Improved 25 spots from last year
-10.6 below state avg
296 students
Very Diverse
Rising School
Diverse Student Body
Grades 06-08
High Schools
3 schools
Farr Academy School
1.6 mi
Grades 07-12
NuVu Innovation School
1.7 mi
Grades 08-12
B-
Community Charter School of Cambridge
2.4 mi
|
#205 of 346
|
Score: 51.9
Dropped 84 spots from last year
-6.3 below state avg
244 students
Diverse
7 sports
• 202 athletes
High Graduation Rate
College Ready Curriculum
Grades 06-12
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Neighborhood
West Cambridge
5 Sparks Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listing Information
Listing Agent
Gail Roberts, Ed Feijo & Team
Listing Office
Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
Office Phone
617-864-4430
Agent MLS ID
TM331934
Office MLS ID
AN6200
Listing Data Updated
Oct 21, 2026 3:05 PM EDT
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