NOT LISTED FOR SALE

126 Read St Portland, ME 04103

Back Cove Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $429,000 - $452,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
689 Sq Ft
$641/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2012

Last sale price $150,000 $218 Per Sq Ft

Est. 185% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,647/month

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of November 2012

Adorable, quaint 2 bedroom home in prime location!Walk to Payson Park & Blvd.Private fenced-in backyard w patio. 1 car attached garage. Hardwood in living rm & bedrooms. Daylight attic w new stairs. Great first time buyer opportunity or rental investment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carrie Scoville Amy Foley

Bean Group Listed on: 06/12/2012

Last Buyer's Agent

Allessandra Malone

Mulkerin Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,630

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 689 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Electric Range
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Garage
  • Driveway

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Kerosene
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 22 / F
  • Assessor Parcel Number 126Read StreetPortland141F22

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,630

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Forest Ave to Ocean Ave to left on Read Street. near Cheverus High School.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 689.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.12
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 689.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: 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:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:K-1Kerosene: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Landscaped, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Direct Vent Heater
  • 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: 5227.2
  • Parcel #: 126Read StreetPortland141F22
  • Zoning: res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2630.0
  • Tax Block: F
  • Tax Book Number: 24175
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Map Number: 141
  • Tax Year: 2012

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 12, 2012
Closed on
Nov 16, 2012
Sold by
Fossum Meghan M and Smith Meghan
Bought by
Baird Patricia R and Dyke Jason A
Seller's Agent
Carrie Scoville Amy Foley
Bean Group
Buyer's Agent
Allessandra Malone
Mulkerin Real Estate
List Price
$170,000
Sold Price
$150,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-11.76%
Current Estimated Value
$427,338

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$277,338
Original Mortgage
$147,283
Outstanding Balance
$105,721
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 17, 2006
Sold by
Murphy Elizabeth
Bought by
Fossum Meghan M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$144,000
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Baird Patricia R -- --
Fossum Meghan M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Baird Patricia R $147,283
Previous Owner Smith Meghan $138,000
Previous Owner Fossum Meghan M $144,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/09/2012 11/09/12 Sold $150,000 -11.8% $218 / Sq Ft
09/16/2012 09/16/12 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2012 06/14/12 For Sale $170,000 -- $247 / 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 $3,683 $245,400 $63,200 $182,200
2023 $3,536 $245,400 $63,200 $182,200
2022 $3,340 $245,400 $63,200 $182,200
2021 $3,188 $245,400 $63,200 $182,200
2020 $3,354 $143,900 $63,200 $80,700
2019 $3,354 $143,900 $63,200 $80,700
2018 $3,235 $143,900 $63,200 $80,700
2017 $3,115 $143,900 $63,200 $80,700
2016 $3,038 $143,900 $63,200 $80,700
2015 $2,969 $143,900 $63,200 $80,700
2014 $2,878 $143,900 $63,200 $80,700
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • C

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Carrie Scoville Amy Foley

    Bean Group

  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    Allessandra Malone

    Mulkerin Real Estate

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1057700

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000141-000000-F022001

Maine Cumberland County Portland 04103 Back Cove

126 Read St, Portland, ME

This home is located at 126 Read St, Portland, ME 04103 since 12 June 2012 and is currently estimated at $441,377, approximately $640 per square foot. This property was built in 1940. 126 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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