NOT LISTED FOR SALE

121 Read St Portland, ME 04103

Back Cove Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $709,000 - $771,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,039 Sq Ft
$357/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 26, 2018

Last sale price $380,000 $186 Per Sq Ft

Est. 91% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,419/month

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of January 2018

Back Cove Beauty, 5 minutes to the Boulevard! Charming, sunny, 1910 colonial. Gracious easy living. 4 bedrooms, w/elegant large windows and lots of light. 2.5 baths. Over 2,000 Square feet of living space. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. LR w/wood burning fireplace. DR, Sunroom on FF makes perfect playroom/office w/ 1/2 bath, overlooking back deck. 3 bedrooms and full bath on 2nd floor. 3rd floor offers master suite and full bath with skylight. Roomy private rear garden with garage. Parks, nearby.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Deborah Barouch

EXP Realty Listed on: 11/28/2017

EXP Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Murphy Richard Murphy

Coldwell Banker Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,473

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,039 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Skylights
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Upstairs
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bedroom Suite
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Heating System Uses Steam
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 7 / H
  • Assessor Parcel Number 121Read StreetPortland141H7

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Back Cove Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,473

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Back Cove
  • Directions: Ocean Ave. to Read street. [opposite Cheverus high school]
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2039.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.19
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2039.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Natural: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Suite6: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Heat System:Steam: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Full Bath: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Heat System:Radiator: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Built-Ins15: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Skylight4: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Heat Stove4: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sidewalks, Landscaped, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Steam, Radiator, Multi-Zones
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.4
  • Parcel #: 121Read StreetPortland141H7
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5473.0
  • Tax Block: H
  • Tax Book Number: 19785
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Map Number: 141
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 28, 2017
Closed on
Jan 29, 2018
Sold by
Mueller Marie J and Mueller Zachary P
Bought by
Murphy Richard W and Murphy Jean M
Seller's Agent
Deborah Barouch
EXP Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jean Murphy Richard Murphy
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
$30,100
8.6%
Current Estimated Value
$727,456

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$347,456
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.78%
Original Mortgage
$342,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2013
Closed on
May 29, 2013
Sold by
Wood Michael K and Saladino Christopher T
Bought by
Mueller Marie J and Mueller Zachary P
Seller's Agent
Chris Saladino
Ocean Gate Realty, LLC.
Buyer's Agent
Deb Barouch
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$299,900
Sold Price
$305,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.7%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$274,500
Interest Rate
3.45%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Murphy Richard W -- --
Mueller Marie J -- --
Murphy Richard W -- --
Mueller Marie J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Murphy Richard W $342,000
Previous Owner Mueller Marie J $274,500
Previous Owner Mueller Marie J $265,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/26/2018 01/26/18 Sold $380,000 +8.6% $186 / Sq Ft
12/05/2017 12/05/17 Pending -- -- --
11/27/2017 11/27/17 For Sale $349,900 +14.7% $172 / Sq Ft
05/28/2013 05/28/13 Sold $305,000 +1.7% $150 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/28/2013 03/28/13 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2013 03/14/13 For Sale $299,900 -- $147 / 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 $6,739 $449,000 $69,000 $380,000
2023 $6,470 $449,000 $69,000 $380,000
2022 $6,111 $449,000 $69,000 $380,000
2021 $5,833 $449,000 $69,000 $380,000
2020 $5,893 $252,800 $69,000 $183,800
2019 $5,893 $252,800 $69,000 $183,800
2018 $5,473 $252,800 $69,000 $183,800
2017 $5,473 $252,800 $69,000 $183,800
2016 $5,337 $252,800 $69,000 $183,800
2015 $5,215 $252,800 $69,000 $183,800
2014 $5,056 $252,800 $69,000 $183,800
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2018

    Deborah Barouch

    EXP Realty

    (888) 439-8743

    1 in this area

    32 Total Sales

    Deborah Barouch
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  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Jean Murphy Richard Murphy

    Coldwell Banker Realty

  • Richard Murphy

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Richard Murphy

    Harborview Properties, Inc.

    (207) 712-4796

    1 in this area

    48 Total Sales

    Richard Murphy
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  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Chris Saladino

    Ocean Gate Realty, LLC.

  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Deb Barouch

    Coldwell Banker Realty

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1332367

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000141-000000-H007001

Maine Cumberland County Portland 04103 Back Cove

121 Read St, Portland, ME

This home is located at 121 Read St, Portland, ME 04103 since 28 November 2017 and is currently estimated at $727,456, approximately $356 per square foot. This property was built in 1910. 121 Read St is a home located in Cumberland County with nearby schools including Ocean Avenue Elementary School, Lyman Moore Middle School, and St. Brigid School.

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