$321,000
SOLD AUG 30, 2019

23 Miller St Belfast, ME 04915

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,904 Sq Ft
5,227 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$169 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

36 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Barn
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Wood Flooring
  • 3-minute walk to Heritage Park

About This Home

As of August 2019

Professionally updated historic home near downtown & harbor. Lovely fenced garden area with wooden porch swing under a sweeping willow tree offering a view of the ocean. Farmers' porch, stone patio, wooden platform for al fresco dining & to enjoy your secret garden. Inside is a sunny living room with a wall of bookshelves, kitchen w/ breakfast bar and window seat, formal dining room, built-in china closets, first floor bedroom or den, 3 bedrooms upstairs. Full bath on second floor features tiled shower, clawfoot tub, & skylight. Attached small barn with loft for storage. Evergreen Home Performance conducted an energy audit, then many energy-saving improvements were made including insulating the attic, replacing front door with insulated door, encapsulating and insulating basement walls, remedying the basement moisture issues, replacing the hot water furnace, installing a hybrid hot water heater, adding storm windows. Oil consumption reduced by 43%. Come see the new look!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Martha Laitin

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Listed on: 06/01/2019

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Martha Laitin

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Listed on: 06/01/2019

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,367

Year Built

  • Built in 1880

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Ocean Front
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned DC

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,904 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Storm Windows
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Brick Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Dirt Floor

Parking

  • Attached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Patio
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Dehumidifier
  • Zoned Heating
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • City Lot
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 40
  • Assessor Parcel Number BELF-000011-000000-000040

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,367

Year Built

Built in 1880

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot Bay
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Turn towards the waterfront on Miller Street from High Street. First property on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1904.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, Victorian
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Efficiency: Storm Windows, Programmable Thermostat, Insulated Foundation, High Efficiency Water Heater, Dehumidifier
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.12
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1904.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Seasonal
  • 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:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:BrickMortar2: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Basement:Dirt Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Basement:BrickMortar: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiator: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Dehumidifier: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Windows: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Brick/Mortar, Dirt Floor, Walk-Out Access, Full, Sump Pump, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town
  • Waterfront Features: Harbor, Ocean
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Other Structures: Barn
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Radiator, Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 71

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • Parcel #: BELF-000011-000000-000040
  • Zoning: DC

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4367.0
  • Tax Book Number: 3871
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Map Number: 11
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2014
Closed on
Jun 20, 2014
Sold by
Boyer David A and Shute Sara K
Bought by
French Katherine R and French 3Rd John R
Seller's Agent
Martha Laitin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Calista
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$253,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-4.53%
Current Estimated Value
$581,733

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$328,733
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.78%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2014
Closed on
May 1, 2014
Sold by
Merrick Charles R and Tingley Judith
Bought by
Boyer David and Shute Sara K
Seller's Agent
Martha Laitin
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joseph Calista
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
List Price
$265,000
Sold Price
$253,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,000
-4.53%
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
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $210,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/30/2019 08/30/19 Sold $321,000 -8.0% $169 / Sq Ft
07/08/2019 07/08/19 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2019 06/01/19 For Sale $349,000 +37.9% $183 / Sq Ft
06/17/2014 06/17/14 Sold $253,000 -4.5% $133 / Sq Ft
05/31/2014 05/31/14 Pending -- -- --
05/06/2014 05/06/14 For Sale $265,000 -- $139 / 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 $7,832 $508,600 $147,200 $361,400
2023 $5,710 $284,100 $57,200 $226,900
2022 $5,795 $270,800 $57,200 $213,600
2021 $5,958 $270,800 $57,200 $213,600
2020 $5,201 $223,200 $55,400 $167,800
2019 $5,111 $223,200 $55,400 $167,800
2018 $4,367 $192,400 $49,900 $142,500
2017 $3,103 $141,700 $27,700 $114,000
2016 $3,245 $141,700 $27,700 $114,000
2015 $3,174 $141,700 $27,700 $114,000
2014 $1,702 $78,600 $27,700 $50,900
2013 $1,635 $78,600 $27,700 $50,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1417404

Maine Listings

APN: BELF-000011-000000-000040