A bright yellow door sets the tone at 7 Sparks Street: cheerful, sunlit, and full of welcome. Near the Charles River, Harvard Square, the Cambridge Tennis Club and Cambridge Skating Club, this thoughtfully designed single-family delivers a complete Cambridge lifestyle. With four bedrooms, two full baths, a half bath, and 2,244 SF of finished space, every level works hard. The first floor is open and sunny, with a handsome kitchen, dining area, and living room anchored by a terracotta-tiled fireplace. Glass doors open to the backyard’s happy surprise: a generous fenced setting with brick patio, lawn, and shed for bikes and gear. Upstairs, the calm primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, while the second bedroom and well-composed shared bath complete the floor. Two top-floor bedrooms add flexibility for family, guests, work, or play. The lower level adds gym, laundry, storage, and a hangout zone. A bricked driveway completes this fantastic powerhouse of great design and terrific utility.
Property Details
Price:
$2,500,000
MLS #:
73513308
Status:
Active
Beds:
4
Baths:
2.5
Type:
Single Family
Subtype:
Single Family Residence
Subdivision:
West Cambridge / Harvard Square
Neighborhood:
westcambridge
Listed Date:
May 6, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
2,244
Total Sq Ft:
2,244
Lot Size:
3,200 sqft / 0.07 acres (approx)
Year Built:
1894
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Schools
Elementary School:
Lottery | Shs | Bb&N
Middle School:
Lottery | Shs | Bb&N
High School:
Crls | Bb&N
Interior
Above Grade Finished Area
1703
Appliances
Tankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
Bathrooms
2 Full Bathrooms, 1 Half Bathroom
Below Grade Finished Area
541
Cooling
Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
Fireplaces Total
1
Flooring
Hardwood
Heating
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Laundry Features
Gas Dryer Hookup, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Accessibility Features
No
Architectural Style
Antique
Community Features
Public Transportation, Shopping, Tennis Court(s), Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Conservation Area, T-Station, University
Construction Materials
Frame
Exterior Features
Permeable Paving, Patio, Fenced Yard
Fencing
Fenced
Green Energy Efficient
Thermostat
Lot Features
Level
Open Parking Spaces
2
Open Parking YN
1
Parking Features
Off Street, Driveway
Parking Spots
2
Parking Total
2
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Roof
Shingle
Window Features
Insulated Windows
Financial
Tax Year
2025
Taxes
$13,961
Map
Community
- Address7 Sparks Street Cambridge MA
- SubdivisionWest Cambridge / Harvard Square
- CityCambridge
- CountyMiddlesex
- Zip Code02138
Subdivisions in Cambridge
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Cambridge as of May 07, 2026
66
Single Family Listed
62
Avg DOM
995
Avg $ / SqFt
$3,306,768
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- Located in the West Cambridge / Harvard Square subdivision, 7 Sparks Street Cambridge MA is a Single Family for sale in Cambridge, MA, 02138. It is listed for $2,500,000 and features 4 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 2,244 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1894. The current price per square foot is $1,114. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Cambridge is $995. The average listing price for Single Family in Cambridge is $3,306,768. To schedule a showing of MLS#73513308 at 7 Sparks Street in Cambridge, MA, contact your Cornerstone Real Estate agent at 617-238-7400.
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7 Sparks Street
Cambridge, MA