NOT LISTED FOR SALE

126 Read St Portland, ME 04103

Back Cove Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $413,754 - $453,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
689 Sq Ft
$625/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 09, 2012

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

Est. 187% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,572/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

0

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
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 217.71
  • 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
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Location, Location, Location!!! Move-in ready - Adorable, quaint 2 bedroom home in prime location! Walk to Payson Park, Cheverus & Blvd. Large, private fenced-in backyard with patio. 1 car attached garage. Hardwood in living room & bedrooms. Daylight attic w new stairs. Expansion possibily on the second floor. Great first time buyer opportunity or rental investment. Call Amy at 207-730-3071 for more information.
  • 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 Lot: 22
  • 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
$430,439

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$280,439
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.39%
Original Mortgage
$147,283
Outstanding Balance
$101,775
Interest Rate
3.39%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$328,664

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

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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 Fossum Meghan M $144,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
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

Not Listed for Sale

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