For Sale
68 Sparks St, Cambridge, MA
Cambridge · MA 02138
- $12,500,000
- Price
- 8
- Beds
- 10
- Baths
- 7893
- Sq. ft.
Overview
Property type:
Single Family
Year built:
Built in 1894
Lot size:
0.24 Acre Lot
Price per square foot:
$1,584 / Sq.Ft
Parking:
2 Garage Spaces · 6 Off Street Spaces
Heating & cooling:
Heat, Oil, Hydro Air, AC
About this home
Nestled privately on one of Greater Boston's most coveted streets, this magnificently detailed Victorian home was restored, expanded, and completely reimagined for modern living in 2020 — and stands in a class of its own. As you enter through the handmade mahogany front door, the grand entryway opens on either side to a glorious living room and a stunning library. The first floor boasts 10'7 ceilings, two gas fireplaces with custom handmade mantels, and an extraordinary level of craftsmanship in the woodworking details throughout. The sprawling kitchen great room is wrapped in large windows, with French doors that open to the yard. Natural stone countertops, a Viking range, and top-of-the-line appliances are integrated seamlessly with the custom cabinetry. It's an exceptionally generous space that doubles effortlessly as a catering kitchen for entertaining at scale. On the second floor, an original Palladian window greets you at the landing. Three bedrooms — each with its own ensuite bath and multiple exposures — include a primary suite with marble bath. Every room enjoys a privacy that feels almost impossibly serene for a home this close to the heart of Harvard Square — a true urban oasis. The third floor adds two more bedrooms with ensuite baths, plus a spectacular home office or hangout room anchored by sweeping views. The top floor is a magical space. Eight skylights and an original half-moon window fill the room with light. This studio-like haven is ideally suited for inspiring creative work. An open staircase connects the kitchen great room to the lower level, where a playroom (or media room), mudroom, powder room, and gracious bedroom suite complete the main house. Beyond them sits an entirely separate one-bedroom apartment spanning approximately 950 sq ft, with its own exterior access — full kitchen, living and dining areas, bedroom, and bath — an exceptional arrangement for guests, extended family, an au pair, or staff. Outside, a two-car garage with additional parking easily accommodates a crowd. Mature landscaping on a level lot of nearly a quarter acre delivers a degree of privacy that is rare this close to Harvard Square. Ideally located within a quarter mile of Huron Village and BB&N's Middle School, and under a mile from Longfellow Park and Shady Hill School.
Neighborhood & Transit
West Cambridge
68 Sparks St, Cambridge · MA 02138
Nearby transit
Within 0.5 mile, measured straight-line to the nearest station entrance.
No subway or commuter rail stations within 0.5 mile.
Price Insight
- Days on Market:
- 48 days
- Listing Price:
- $12,500,000
- Price per Sq.Ft:
- $1,584
- Tax Assessment:
- $7,872,900 in 2026
- Taxes:
- $4,506 / Monthly
Home Facts
Interior Features
- Bedrooms
- 8
- Full Bathrooms
- 9
- Half Bathrooms
- 2
- Living Area
- 7,893 Sq.Ft (Includes Basement)
- Broker Disclosure about Living Area
- Living area measured by National Floor Plans. See attached plans.
- Kitchen
- Main Floor, Dishwasher, Range, Vent Hood, Garbage Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Freezer, Washer, Dryer
- Primary Bedroom
- Floor 2
- Laundry
- Unknown
- Living levels
- Unknown
- Rooms
- 18
- Above grade area
- 5669
- Flooring
- Wood, Tile, Hardwood
- Lead paint
- Unknown
Utilities
- Heating Type
- Central Heat, Oil, Unit Control, Hydro Air
- Heating Zone
- 8
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Cooling Zones
- 8
- Water
- City/Town Water
- Sewer
- City/Town Sewer
- Electric Features
- 400 Amps
Exterior Features
- Lot Size
- 10,237 Sq.Ft
- Lot Description
- Fenced/Enclosed, Level
- Exterior Features
- Stone Wall, Deck - Wood, Porch, Patio, Gutters, Professional Landscaping, Sprinkler System, Decorative Lighting, Fenced Yard
Parking
- Garage Parking
- 2 Parking Spaces, Detached, Garage Door Opener
- Off Street Parking
- 6 Parking Spaces, Off-Street, Deeded
Construction Details
- Construction Type
- Frame
- Siding
- Clapboard, Composite
- Roof
- Other (See Remarks)
Green Features
- Electric Vehicle Charger
- Unknown
- Solar Panels
- Unknown
- Green Certified
- Unknown
- Insulation Features
- Unknown
- Energy Features
- Unknown
Room details
- Living room level
- First Floor
- Dining room level
- First Floor
- Family room level
- Basement
- Bedroom 2 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 3 level
- Second Floor
- Bedroom 4 level
- Third Floor
- Bedroom 5 level
- Third Floor
- Bathroom 1 level
- First Floor
Listing information
- Listing agent
- Michael Glenmullen
- Listing office
- Coldwell Banker Realty - Cambridge
- MLS PIN #
- 73579095
- Disclosure
- List agent related to seller.
- Disclosure
- Living area measured by National Floor Plans. See attached plans.