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.
Property Details
Price:
$2,175,000
MLS #:
73593577
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
3.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Neighborhood:
westcambridge
Listed Date:
Oct 21, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,424
Total Sq Ft:
2,424
Lot Size:
1,600 sqft / 0.04 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1873
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Schools
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1624
Bathrooms
3 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
800
Cooling
Central Air
Fireplaces Total
1
Heating
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Interior Features
Bathroom, Vestibule, Mud Room, Office
Laundry Features
In Basement
Exterior
Accessibility Features
No
Architectural Style
Victorian, Antique
Community Features
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
Exterior Features
Fenced Yard
Fencing
Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
Lot Features
Easements, Level
Open Parking Spaces
1
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Off Street, Paved
Parking Spots
1
Parking Total
1
Financial
Tax Year
2026
Taxes
$10,899
Map
Community
- Address5 Sparks Street Cambridge MA
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02138
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of Oct 23, 2026
58
Single Family Listed
76
Avg DOM
1,018
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,788,946
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 5 Sparks Street Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02138. It is listed for $2,175,000 and features 4 beds, 4 baths, and has approximately 2,424 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1873. The current price per square foot is $897. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $1,018. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $3,788,946. To schedule a showing of MLS#73593577 at 5 Sparks Street in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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5 Sparks Street
Cambridge, MA