NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1 Staples St Biddeford, ME 04005

Fortunes Rocks Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,024,000 - $1,751,000

5 Beds
5 Baths
2,992 Sq Ft
$501/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 07, 2016

Last sale price $710,000 $237 Per Sq Ft

Est. 111% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $9,318/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Beach
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Corner Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2016

First time on the market since 1917, the "Schaefer Cottage" is a quintessential Maine Summer-Cottage built in 1890. Hardwood floors, fireplace, large porch and views of the water from the sunroom. Nice corner lot with side yard. Just a short stroll to the ocean from this charming neighborhood location. One car garage. Large bedrooms, formal dining room. Historic charm waiting to be lovingly restored. Be sure to click on the film-reel icon to view the video!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kathleen Roberts

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 207-967-9900 Listed on: 06/01/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

Peter McPheeters

OceanView Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $11,332

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Seasonal Access to Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned CR

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Cottage
  • Gambrel Roof
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,992 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 5 Full Bathrooms

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • No Driveway

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating Available
  • Natural Gas Not Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Exclusions: Wood Stove in Kitchen
  • Tax Lot 30

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$11,332

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: In the Heart of Biddeford Pool. Mile Stretch Road in Biddeford Pool to left on Lester B. Orcutt Road, right on Bayview Avenue, left on Fairfield Street, Left on Staples Street. House on left corner.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2992.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Gambrel, Multi-Level, New Englander, Other Style, Shingle Style
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Attribution Contact: 207-967-9900
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.18
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 5.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2992.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:_one_ Car: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Style:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Driveway:No Driveway: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Property Information:_two_ Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Style:Gambrel: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Style:Shingle Style: Yes
  • Heat System:No Heat System: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Formal: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 5:Bedroom 5 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Exclusions: Wood Stove in Kitchen
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: No Driveway, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: No Heat System
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Combination
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.8
  • Parcel #: 9999
  • Zoning: CR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11332.0
  • Tax Book Number: 15451
  • Tax Lot: 30
  • Tax Map Number: 59
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 1, 2016
Closed on
Oct 11, 2016
Sold by
Thomas E Schaefer T and Schaefer Thomas E
Bought by
Flynn Christopher and Flynn Deborah L
Seller's Agent
Kathleen Roberts
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Peter McPheeters
OceanView Properties
List Price
$849,000
Sold Price
$710,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$139,000
-16.37%
Current Estimated Value
$1,499,178

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$789,178
Original Mortgage
$300,000
Outstanding Balance
$46,178
Interest Rate
3.43%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 10, 2008
Sold by
Schaefer Robert F
Bought by
Schaefer Janet W Ret and Schaefer Robert F
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Flynn Christopher -- --
Schaefer Janet W Ret -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Flynn Christopher $300,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/07/2016 10/07/16 Sold $710,000 -16.4% $237 / Sq Ft
07/24/2016 07/24/16 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2016 06/01/16 For Sale $849,000 -- $284 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $16,426 $1,155,100 $804,900 $350,200
2023 $15,108 $1,151,500 $801,300 $350,200
2022 $13,512 $823,400 $524,100 $299,300
2021 $12,796 $701,900 $444,600 $257,300
2020 $2,229 $661,100 $421,100 $240,000
2019 $2,166 $661,100 $421,100 $240,000
2018 $13,024 $661,100 $421,100 $240,000
2017 $1,955 $582,100 $421,100 $161,000
2016 $11,561 $582,100 $421,100 $161,000
2015 $11,333 $582,100 $421,100 $161,000
2014 $11,054 $582,100 $421,100 $161,000
2013 -- $679,100 $488,200 $190,900
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • K

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Kathleen Roberts

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Peter McPheeters

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Peter McPheeters

    OceanView Properties

    (207) 468-1704

    40 in this area

    75 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1265074

Maine Listings

APN: BIDD-000059-000000-000030

Maine York County Biddeford 04005 Fortunes Rocks

1 Staples St, Biddeford, ME

This home is located at 1 Staples St, Biddeford, ME 04005 since 01 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $1,499,178, approximately $501 per square foot. This property was built in 1890. 1 Staples St is a home located in York County with nearby schools including John F Kennedy Memorial School, Biddeford Primary School, and Biddeford Intermediate School.

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