NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1296 Congress St Portland, ME 04102

Libbytown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $369,000 - $462,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
720 Sq Ft
$600/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 23, 2016

Last sale price $189,400 $263 Per Sq Ft

Est. 128% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,697/month

109 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Property is near public transit
  • Loft
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of September 2016

Cute, clean and updated throughout this two plus bedroom home has much to offer. Very conveniently located with a great back yard and parking for 3 cars. This is one not to miss.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Dianne Maskewitz

Town & Shore Real Estate Listed on: 05/04/2016

Last Buyer's Agent

John Bourassa

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,764

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 720 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Loft
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 7001 / J01
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1296CongressStreetPortlandMaine04102

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,764

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Congress Street to #1296.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 720.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.11
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 720.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Location:Near Railroad: Yes
  • Loft:Loft: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sidewalks, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.6
  • Parcel #: 1296CongressStreetPortlandMaine04102
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2764.0
  • Tax Block: J01
  • Tax Book Number: 13779
  • Tax Lot: 7001
  • Tax Map Number: 190
  • Tax Year: 15

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Sweeney Kimberly M $189,000
Closed Burgess Meredith S $275,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/23/2016 09/23/16 Sold $189,400 -5.3% $263 / Sq Ft
08/22/2016 08/22/16 Pending -- -- --
05/04/2016 05/04/16 For Sale $199,900 -- $278 / 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 $4,123 $274,700 $76,500 $198,200
2023 $3,958 $274,700 $76,500 $198,200
2022 $3,739 $274,700 $76,500 $198,200
2021 $3,568 $274,700 $76,500 $198,200
2020 $3,124 $134,000 $53,900 $80,100
2019 $3,124 $134,000 $53,900 $80,100
2018 $2,901 $134,000 $53,900 $80,100
2017 $2,901 $134,000 $53,900 $80,100
2016 $2,829 $134,000 $53,900 $80,100
2015 $2,764 $134,000 $53,900 $80,100
2014 $2,680 $134,000 $53,900 $80,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Dianne Maskewitz

    Town & Shore Real Estate

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    John Bourassa

    Keller Williams Realty

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1261992

Maine Listings

APN: 191 J002001

Maine Cumberland County Portland 04102 Libbytown

1296 Congress St, Portland, ME

This home is located at 1296 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102 since 04 May 2016 and is currently estimated at $431,797, approximately $599 per square foot. This property was built in 1953. 1296 Congress St is a home located in Cumberland County with nearby schools including Ocean Avenue Elementary School, King Middle School, and Levey Day School.

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