$475,000
SOLD SEP 18, 2020

231 Spurwink Ave Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,916 Sq Ft
0.41 Acres

Recently Sold

$248 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Public Beach
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring
  • Pond Cove Elementary School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of November 2024

Charming character blends with modern conveniences in this updated Cape Elizabeth cottage. A cozy den welcomes guests to relax comfortably or access the private back deck and patio. An open concept kitchen, dining and living area is perfect for entertaining with a center island and counter seating, wood burning fireplace with gas insert and built-ins, and room to gather around a formal dining table. The kitchen features hickory cabinets, stainless appliances, granite counters and pantry. There are also two bedrooms, a half bath and a full bath on this level. Upstairs is a primary bedroom retreat with spacious bedroom, office, bathroom with tile and walk-in closet. Enjoy the ease of this central location close to town, schools, shopping, beaches and golf.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

David Banks

RE/MAX By The Bay Listed on: 08/07/2020

RE/MAX By The Bay

Last Buyer's Agent

Edith Fontai Maureen Zemrak

Locations Real Estate Group LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,272

Year Built

  • Built in 1953

Lot Details

  • 0.41 Acre Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Level Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned RC

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,916 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Carport
  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 023
  • Assessor Parcel Number CAPE-027023U

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,272

Year Built

Built in 1953

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.41
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From South Portland, take Rt 77/Ocean House Street to right on Spurwink Avenue to #231 on right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1916.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1953
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.41
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1916.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: 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
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Room Features:Island2: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Carport: Yes
  • Equipment:Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Carport

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Cape Elizabeth Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 17859.6
  • Parcel #: CAPE-027023U
  • Zoning: RC

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5272.0
  • Tax Book Number: 4014
  • Tax Lot: 023
  • Tax Map Number: U27
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2024
Closed on
Nov 12, 2024
Sold by
Singer Alexander R and Singer Meghan
Bought by
Sigleski Salvatore and Strassel Jocelyn
Seller's Agent
Taylor McFarlane
Portside Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
James McFarlane
Portside Real Estate Group
List Price
$639,900
Sold Price
$680,000
Premium/Discount to List
$40,100
6.27%
Views
42
Current Estimated Value
$714,410

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$34,410
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.03%
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Outstanding Balance
$626,880
Interest Rate
6.08%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$53,319

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2020
Closed on
Sep 18, 2020
Sold by
Downing Donna T and Downing Thomas J
Bought by
Giles Meghan E and Singer Alexander R
Seller's Agent
David Banks
RE/MAX By The Bay
Buyer's Agent
Edith Fontai Maureen Zemrak
Locations Real Estate Group LLC
List Price
$469,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
1.28%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.03%
Original Mortgage
$451,250
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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 Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $680,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $680,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $630,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $630,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $451,250 New Conventional
Previous Owner $104,640 Unknown
Previous Owner $45,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/12/2024 11/12/24 Sold $680,000 +6.3% $348 / Sq Ft
10/13/2024 10/13/24 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2024 10/10/24 For Sale $639,900 +34.7% $328 / Sq Ft
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Sold $475,000 +1.3% $248 / Sq Ft
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2020 08/07/20 For Sale $469,000 -- $245 / 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 $6,708 $609,800 $282,800 $327,000
2023 $13,623 $609,800 $282,800 $327,000
2022 $6,026 $284,900 $103,900 $181,000
2021 $5,772 $284,900 $103,900 $181,000
2020 $5,675 $284,900 $103,900 $181,000
2019 $5,607 $284,900 $103,900 $181,000
2018 $5,419 $284,900 $103,900 $181,000
2017 $5,128 $284,900 $103,900 $181,000
2016 $4,997 $284,900 $103,900 $181,000
2015 $4,809 $284,900 $103,900 $181,000
2013 $4,638 $284,900 $103,900 $181,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1463600

Maine Listings

APN: CAPE-027023U