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Charming, move-in-ready cottage with expansion potential, conveniently located near Harvard Square and Charles River. Thoughtfully refreshed with recently refinished floors, freshly painted interiors, and new recessed lighting throughout.The main level features an open living and dining area that flows naturally to a wooden deck and private backyard-ideal for everyday living and entertaining. The galley kitchen offers an excellent opportunity for future expansion or customization. Both bedrooms include generous double closets, while two full baths provide flexibility; one has been more recently updated.The finished lower level adds valuable living space with a comfortable family room, plus dedicated laundry and storage. The home's exterior was painted within the past few years, and a convenient two-car driveway adds everyday ease.

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Basic Information

  • Bedrooms2
  • Mls StatusNew
  • Bathroom2
  • Lot Features Level
  • Parcel Number 416074

Tax Information

  • Tax Assessed Value $1,296,800
  • Tax Year 2026
  • Taxes$8,650

Parking

  • Parking Spaces2
  • Open Parking YN Yes
  • Parking Features Paved Drive, Off Street, Paved

Rooms

  • Bathroom 1 Second
  • Bathroom 2 Basement
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal 2
  • Bedroom 2 Second
  • Dining Room First
  • Family Room Basement
  • Full Bath2
  • Kitchen First
  • Living Room First
  • Master Bedroom Second

Basic Information

  • List Price$1,550,000
  • MLS Number73581701
  • Modification Date09/23/2026
  • Property SubTypeSingle Family Residence
  • Virtual TourView Tour

Location

  • Address11 Sparks Street
  • Building Number11
  • CountyMiddlesex
  • StateMA
  • StreetSparks Street
  • TownCambridge
  • Zip02140

Building

  • Basement
    • Concrete
    • Finished
    • Interior Entry
    • Partial
    • Partially Finished
    • Walk-Out Access
  • Building Area Units Square Feet
  • Construction Materials Frame
  • FoundationBrick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features Deck - Wood
  • Property StyleAntique, Cottage
  • Rooms5
  • Utilities For Gas Range, For Gas Oven, For Electric Dryer, Washer Hookup
  • Year Built1873
  • Year Built Details Approximate, Renovated Since
  • Year Built Source Public Records

Property

  • Acreage0.06

Interior

  • Flooring Hardwood

Exterior

  • Exterior Features Deck - Wood, Fenced Yard
  • Fencing Fenced/Enclosed, Fenced
  • RoofShingle

Utilities

  • Cooling Central Air
  • Cooling YN Yes
  • Electric Circuit Breakers,100 Amp Service
  • Heat SystemYes
  • Heating Baseboard, Natural Gas
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Water Source Public

Property Information

  • Square Feet1,420
  • Building Area Source Other
  • Living Area 1,420
  • Lot Size Square Feet 2,535
  • Lot Size Units Acres
  • View YN Yes

Amenities

  • Amenities
    • Highway Access
    • Medical Facility
    • Park
    • Public Transportation
    • University
    • Walk/Jog Trails
  • Appliances IncludedGas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer

Legal

  • ZoningResB

Other

  • Date Listed09/23/2026
  • Farm Land Area Units Square Feet
  • View Count1

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Listed by Minka Vanbeuzekom of Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge

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