$140,000
SOLD FEB 20, 2013

1249 Forest Ave Portland, ME 04103

Riverton Neighborhood
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,633 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$86 Per Sq Ft

18% Below List Price

116 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Property is near public transit
  • Corner Lot
  • Forced Air Heating System

About This Home

As of September 2020

Great opertunity for owner occupied buisness.Zoning provides for multible uses.Plenty of off street parking. Newly refurbished,

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Danny Mccarthy

Flaherty Realty Listed on: 10/03/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Danny Mccarthy

Flaherty Realty Listed on: 10/03/2012

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,265

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Corner Lot
  • Property is zoned B2/R5

Home Design

  • 1,633 Sq Ft Home
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Partial Basement

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 5-6 / C
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1249Forest AvenuePortland292C5-6

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,265

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Road Frontage Type: Private
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Outer Forest Ave. Past Morrils corner on right before Warren Ave.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1633.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.31
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1633.0
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Roads:Private: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - At Street: Yes
  • Washer/Dryer Other Location: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Roof:Fiberglass: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Other, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Fiberglass

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • 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: 13503.6
  • Parcel #: 1249Forest AvenuePortland292C5-6
  • Zoning: B2/R5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3265.0
  • Tax Block: C
  • Tax Book Number: 29866
  • Tax Lot: 5-6
  • Tax Map Number: 292
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2020
Closed on
Sep 30, 2020
Sold by
Doucette Georgia R and Veillette Ryan
Bought by
Pingree Chelsea A and Piedra Alex C
Seller's Agent
Bruce Ludka
Maine Realty 2000
Buyer's Agent
Jessica Wallimann
Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC
List Price
$299,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
8.7%
Current Estimated Value
$613,139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$288,139
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.05%
Original Mortgage
$260,000
Outstanding Balance
$233,854
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$362,535

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 3, 2017
Sold by
Melville David G and Melville Lisa M
Bought by
Doucette Georgia R and Veillette Ryan

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$231,725
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 11, 2011
Sold by
Maine Irs and Buck
Bought by
Countrywide Home Loans

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2007
Sold by
Brichetto Staey M
Bought by
Buck Michael and Buck Danielle

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$242,250
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Foreclosure Deed $239,946 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $260,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $231,725 FHA
Previous Owner $105,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $82,900 Commercial
Previous Owner $242,250 FHA
Previous Owner $192,850 Commercial
Previous Owner $172,500 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/30/2020 09/30/20 Sold $325,000 +8.7% $199 / Sq Ft
08/17/2020 08/17/20 Pending -- -- --
08/14/2020 08/14/20 For Sale $299,000 +113.6% $183 / Sq Ft
02/20/2013 02/20/13 Sold $140,000 -17.6% $86 / Sq Ft
01/30/2013 01/30/13 Pending -- -- --
10/05/2012 10/05/12 For Sale $169,900 +69.1% $104 / Sq Ft
08/22/2012 08/22/12 Sold $100,500 -16.3% $62 / Sq Ft
07/26/2012 07/26/12 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2012 07/09/12 For Sale $120,000 -- $73 / 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 $7,991 $532,400 $193,400 $339,000
2023 $7,672 $532,400 $193,400 $339,000
2022 $7,246 $532,400 $193,400 $339,000
2021 $6,916 $532,400 $193,400 $339,000
2020 $4,557 $195,500 $62,000 $133,500
2019 $4,557 $195,500 $62,000 $133,500
2018 $4,233 $195,500 $62,000 $133,500
2017 $4,233 $195,500 $62,000 $133,500
2016 $4,127 $195,500 $62,000 $133,500
2015 $3,685 $178,600 $62,000 $116,600
2014 $3,572 $178,600 $62,000 $116,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Bruce Ludka

    Maine Realty 2000

    (207) 776-1007

    1 in this area

    66 Total Sales

    Bruce Ludka
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  • Jessica Wallimann

    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Jessica Wallimann

    Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC

    (207) 939-6832

    6 in this area

    156 Total Sales

    Jessica Wallimann
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  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Danny Mccarthy

    Flaherty Realty

  • B

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Bill Trask

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1071219

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000292-000000-C005001

Maine Cumberland County Portland 04103 Riverton

1249 Forest Ave, Portland, ME

This home is located at 1249 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04103 and is currently priced at $140,000, approximately $85 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 1249 Forest Ave is a home located in Cumberland County with nearby schools including Gerald E. Talbot Community School, Lincoln Middle School, and St. Brigid School.

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