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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.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms4
  • Mls StatusUnder Agreement
  • Bathroom3
  • Listing Terms Contract
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number M:00221 L:00037,416075
  • Road Frontage DescriptionPaved

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $2,198,600
  • Tax Year 2025
  • Taxes$13,961

School Information

  • High School Crls | Bb&N
  • Elementary SchoolLottery | Shs | Bb&N
  • Junior HighLottery | Shs | Bb&N

Parking

  • Parking Spaces2
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Off Street, Driveway

Rooms

  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2.5
  • Full Bath2
  • Half Baths1

Basic Information

  • List Price$2,500,000
  • MLS Number73513308
  • Modification Date05/21/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • PurchaseContractDate05/21/2026
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • NeighborhoodWest Cambridge
  • SubdivisionWest Cambridge / Harvard Square
  • Address7 Sparks Street
  • Building Number7
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetSparks Street
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02138

Building

  • BasementFull, Partially Finished, Interior Entry
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • Door Features Insulated Doors
  • FireplaceYes
  • Fireplaces Total 1
  • FoundationStone, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features Patio
  • Property StyleAntique
  • Rooms7
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Window Features Insulated Windows
  • Year Built1894
  • Year Built Details Approximate
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.07

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Permeable Paving, Patio, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP)
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers,200+ Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet2,244
  • Building Area Source Measured
  • Living Area 2,244
  • Lot Size Square Feet 3,200
  • Lot Size Units Acres

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Bike Path
    • Conservation Area
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • Shopping
    • T-Station
    • Tennis Court(s)
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedTankless Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Range Hood
  • Green Energy Efficient Thermostat

Legal

  • ZoningUNK

Other

  • Date Listed05/06/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count2

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Listed by Lauren Holleran Team of Gibson Sotheby's International Realty

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