$3,000,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2024

17 Smugglers Cove Rd Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,076 Sq Ft
0.73 Acres

Recently Sold

$1,445 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 373 Feet of Waterfront
  • Country Club
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pond Cove Elementary School Rated A
  • Fireplace in Kitchen
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of August 2024

Set along Maine's rocky coast line, this timeless home known as ''Coveside'' overlooks 370+/- feet of bold ocean frontage. Upon entering the living room you will be instantly drawn to the oversized windows. Experience the ever-changing beauty of the seasons in the stunning living and dining room, featuring elegant hardwood floors and breathtaking panoramic ocean views. Cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace during winter nor'easters and delight in the sight of cruise ships gliding into harbor on sunny days. The eat-in kitchen offers a more casual space with a fireplace and access to the screen porch overlooking the cove and ship channel. With water views from nearly every room, this home offers one level living with private guest quarters in the daylight, walk out lower level. Outside, a path leads you to a second cove and your own private point where you can enjoy views of Portland Headlight, Ram Island, Halfway Rock and Sequin Lighthouse, all while watching the waves crash below you. Originally developed by Alan Balfour, Smugglers Cove has become a coveted seaside neighborhood. The home is remarkably convenient to the center of Cape Elizabeth, Robinson Woods Conservation Land, South Portland amenities, downtown Portland and the Portland International Jetport. Available for the first time in 71 years, seize this rare opportunity to make these stunning views a part of your everyday life.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James McFarlane

Portside Real Estate Group Listed on: 07/19/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Mary Libby

RE/MAX By The Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,954

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.73 Acre Lot
  • 373 Feet of Waterfront
  • Ocean Front
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned RA, RP3 + Shoreland

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • 3 Fireplaces
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Sink in Utility Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Fireplace in Kitchen

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Septic System
  • Septic Design Available
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a golf course

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 45
  • Assessor Parcel Number CAPE-010045U

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,954

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.73
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Portland take the Casco Bay Bridge into South Portland, continue onto Broadway, turn right onto Cottage Road, continue onto Shore Road, turn left onto Smugglers Cove rd, continue to #17 on the right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1326.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.73
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1326.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 750.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 373.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 373.0
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Design Available: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace10: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Utility Sink: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Sink2: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Built-Ins4: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace12: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 3
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 750.0
  • Fireplaces: 3
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Basement
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 31798.8
  • Parcel #: CAPE-010045U
  • Zoning: RA, RP3 + Shoreland

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27954.0
  • Tax Book Number: 39573
  • Tax Lot: 45
  • Tax Map Number: U10
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2024
Closed on
Aug 22, 2024
Sold by
Hanly Janice H Est and Hanly
Bought by
Kahan Joseph and Jorgensen Anna H
Seller's Agent
James McFarlane
Portside Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Mary Libby
RE/MAX By The Bay
List Price
$2,900,000
Sold Price
$3,000,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
3.45%
Views
24
Current Estimated Value
$3,043,315

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$43,315
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.70%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed $3,000,000 None Available
Personal Reps Deed $3,000,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2024 08/22/24 Sold $3,000,000 +3.4% $1,445 / Sq Ft
07/24/2024 07/24/24 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2024 07/19/24 For Sale $2,900,000 -- $1,397 / 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 $27,091 $2,462,800 $2,174,300 $288,500
2023 $62,688 $2,806,100 $2,517,600 $288,500
2022 $26,465 $1,251,300 $1,070,700 $180,600
2021 $25,351 $1,251,300 $1,070,700 $180,600
2020 $24,926 $1,251,300 $1,070,700 $180,600
2019 $24,626 $1,251,300 $1,070,700 $180,600
2018 $23,800 $1,251,300 $1,070,700 $180,600
2017 $22,523 $1,251,300 $1,070,700 $180,600
2016 $21,948 $1,251,300 $1,070,700 $180,600
2015 $21,122 $1,251,300 $1,070,700 $180,600
2013 $20,371 $1,251,300 $1,070,700 $180,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1597503

Maine Listings

APN: CAPE-010045U