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Seller's Agent in 2018
Christina Young
RE/MAX
15 Vesper St Scarborough, ME 04074
Estimated Value: $1,504,515
4
Beds
1
Bath
1,056
Sq Ft
$1,425/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Ocean Front
- Nearby Water Access
- Wood Flooring
- Scarborough High School Rated A-
- Public Beach
- New Englander Architecture
About This Home
As of January 2018Welcome to Billowview Cottage, rare opportunity to own one of the few remaining quintessential Maine Summer cottages at Higgins Beach built in 1924 by original owners. The sea stone fireplace anchors LR DR with HW floors, Pine paneling, Bath & Kitchen updates newer appliances (used seasonally), butcher block and tile counters, bathroom, laundry. sunroom & screened porch offering views of the Atlantic Ocean, and only steps to the silver sands and surf. HBA WED coffee weekly dinners & concerts July 4th parades!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Christina Young
RE/MAX Shoreline Listed on: 11/13/2017
Last Buyer's Agent
Vincent Connolly
HomePro
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,717
Year Built
- Built in 1924
Lot Details
- 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
- Ocean Front
- Public Beach
- Seasonal Access to Property
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Property is zoned R4
Home Design
- New Englander Architecture
- Cottage
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Membrane Roofing
- Fiberglass Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,056 Sq Ft Home
- Built-In Features
- Living Room with Fireplace
- Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Screened Porch
- Water Views
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Dishwasher
- Butcher Block Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Dirt Floor
- Crawl Space
Parking
- Attached Garage
- Gravel Driveway
- Off-Street Parking
Outdoor Features
- Nearby Water Access
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Baseboard Heating
- Gas Water Heater
- Water Heated On Demand
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Higgins Beach Association Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 144 / 025
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 8, 2020
Sold by
Wallace Mary L
Bought by
Murphy Wallace T
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$465,000
Outstanding Balance
$417,091
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$1,087,424
Purchase Details
Listed on
Nov 13, 2017
Closed on
Jan 12, 2018
Sold by
Lowell Emily and Onorato Julie
Bought by
Wallace Mary L
Seller's Agent
Christina Young
RE/MAX Shoreline
Buyer's Agent
Vincent Connolly
HomePro
List Price
$679,900
Sold Price
$670,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-1.46%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.22%
Original Mortgage
$480,000
Interest Rate
3.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Purchase Details
Closed on
May 10, 2013
Sold by
Shirley Lowell Rt and Onorato
Bought by
Lowell Emily and Onorato Julie
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 8, 2005
Sold by
Lowell Ft and Lowell
Bought by
Lowell Ft and Lowell
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murphy Wallace T | -- | None Available | |
| Murphy Wallace T | -- | None Available | |
| Wallace Mary L | -- | -- | |
| Wallace Mary L | -- | -- | |
| Lowell Emily | -- | -- | |
| Lowell Emily | -- | -- | |
| Lowell Ft | -- | -- | |
| Lowell Ft | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Murphy Wallace T | $465,000 | |
| Closed | Murphy Wallace T | $465,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Wallace Mary L | $480,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/10/2018 01/10/18 | Sold | $670,000 | -1.5% | $634 / Sq Ft |
| 11/16/2017 11/16/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 11/13/2017 11/13/17 | For Sale | $679,900 | -- | $644 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $15,253 | $1,395,500 | $855,000 | $540,500 |
| 2023 | $15,009 | $939,800 | $575,400 | $364,400 |
| 2022 | $14,464 | $939,800 | $575,400 | $364,400 |
| 2021 | $13,994 | $931,700 | $575,400 | $356,300 |
| 2020 | $13,845 | $931,700 | $575,400 | $356,300 |
| 2019 | $10,271 | $698,700 | $575,400 | $123,300 |
| 2017 | $8,717 | $528,600 | $471,100 | $57,500 |
| 2016 | $8,415 | $528,600 | $471,100 | $57,500 |
| 2015 | $10,993 | $709,700 | $652,200 | $57,500 |
| 2014 | $10,716 | $709,700 | $652,200 | $57,500 |
| 2013 | $10,482 | $709,700 | $652,200 | $57,500 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2018
Vincent Connolly
HomePro
Map
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1332128
APN: SCAR-000001U-000000-000025
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