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$1,550,000

11 Sparks Street, Cambridge MA 02138
Cambridge, MA 02138
Listed by Minka Vanbeuzekom
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
2
Living area
1,420 sqft
Year built
1873

About this home

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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Property details

MLS
MLS Property Information Network
MLS #
73581701
Property type
Single Family Residence
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
32
On market date
September 23, 2026
Stories
N/A
Total bathrooms
2
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
2
Lot size
0.06 acres

Location

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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Graham and Parks
0.63 mi away · Grades -1-5
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
347
Student:teacher ratio
10.5:1
District
Cambridge
Middle
Vassal Lane Upper School
0.78 mi away · Grades 6-8
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
290
Student:teacher ratio
8.5:1
District
Cambridge
High
Cambridge Rindge and Latin
0.96 mi away · Grades 9-12
Nearest school -- attendance-zone data not available here
5.0
Local Score (student-teacher ratio only (preliminary -- will incorporate state test-score data once available)) -- not an official state rating
Enrollment
1,867
Student:teacher ratio
8.6:1
District
Cambridge

Walkability

Blended score for Cambridge's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

85
Highly walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
15.0 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
100 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores13
Parks20
Schools20
Transit stops20
Pharmacies7

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Cambridge, from live MLS data.

On the market 32 days -- 67 fewer days than Cambridge's current average of 99 days.
For reference, the median list price across 1,075 active listings in Cambridge right now is $7,950.

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$310,000 down
$1,240,000 loan
Principal & interest$8,043
Property tax (est.)$1,292
Home insurance (est.)$150

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