NOT LISTED FOR SALE

15 Forrest Ave Ellsworth, ME 04605

Estimated Value: $319,651 - $441,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,800 Sq Ft
$205/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 09, 2023

Last sale price $380,000 $211 Per Sq Ft

Est. 3% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,396/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of June 2023

This updated spacious cape sits on a large half acre of land and is nestled in a wonderful neighborhood, located in walking distance to many desired places Ellsworth has to offer; the YMCA, library, several restaurants and stores, and most all schools. It is a rare find having four bedrooms, with downstairs full bath and bedrooms, and also ideal first floor laundry room. There is a brand-new efficient furnace, updated bathrooms, new flooring and paint. Enjoy the wonderful warmth of the large fireplace in the main living area. There is a generous sized back yard where planting, playing or a fire pit awaits you. Book your showing now to come see this great property.

Last Listed By

Corinna Domagala

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Listed on: 04/21/2023

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,750

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,800 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Doghouse Basement Entry
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 041
  • Assessor Parcel Number ELLH-000140-000041

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,750

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From US Route 1 turn to Forrest Avenue. Home is less than a half mile on the right, directly across from the EEMS track.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1800.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: High Efficiency Water Heater
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.53
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1800.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Doghouse: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Other, Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Doghouse, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Wooded, Intown, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Ellsworth Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23086.8
  • Parcel #: ELLH-000140-000041
  • Zoning: N

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3750.0
  • Tax Book Number: 5712
  • Tax Lot: 041
  • Tax Map Number: 140
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 21, 2023
Closed on
Jun 8, 2023
Sold by
Hamilton Benjamin J and Hamilton Susan
Bought by
Gonthier Stephanie
Seller's Agent
Corinna Domagala
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Buyer's Agent
Peter Collier
Lynam Real Estate Agency
List Price
$395,000
Sold Price
$380,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.8%
Total Days on Market
4
Current Estimated Value
$368,413

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$11,587
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.43%
Original Mortgage
$190,000
Outstanding Balance
$186,527
Interest Rate
6.43%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$183,216

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 6, 2007
Sold by
Union T Co and Urquhart Ella C
Bought by
Reckamp Carolyn

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$30,000
Interest Rate
6.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Gonthier Stephanie -- None Available
Reckamp Carolyn -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Gonthier Stephanie $190,000
Previous Owner Hamilton Benjamin $30,000
Previous Owner Hamilton Benjamin J $162,000
Previous Owner Reckamp Carolyn $30,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/09/2023 06/09/23 Sold $380,000 -3.8% $211 / Sq Ft
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Pending -- -- --
04/21/2023 04/21/23 For Sale $395,000 -- $219 / 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
2023 $4,132 $238,855 $45,885 $192,970
2022 $3,750 $238,855 $45,885 $192,970
2021 $3,498 $194,000 $39,900 $154,100
2020 $3,615 $192,600 $39,900 $152,700
2019 $3,623 $192,600 $39,900 $152,700
2018 $3,513 $192,600 $39,900 $152,700
2017 $3,438 $191,300 $41,600 $149,700
2016 $3,382 $191,300 $41,600 $149,700
2015 $3,386 $191,300 $41,600 $149,700
2014 $3,147 $191,300 $41,600 $149,700
2012 $2,956 $191,300 $39,900 $151,400
Source: Public Records

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Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1556735

Maine Listings

APN: ELLH-000140-000041