Estimated payment $4,552/month
Welcome to 235 Brighton Avenue- a beautifully maintained property located at the corner of Beacon Street and Brighton Avenue in the Deering Highlands of Portland. This home offers the perfect blend of character, comfort, and convenience making it an exceptional opportunity for buyers seeking a home in Maine's most desirable city.
This home offers a light filled first floor that includes a bright, functional kitchen with modern appliances and abundant cabinets, dining room, living room and half bath. Upstairs one finds a totally updated full bathroom, three bedrooms, and exit to a second floor balcony style deck. On the third floor, there is a flexible finished space with a meditation/reading nook. Art studio? Play space? Office? This space is a real plus. Did we mention the sauna in the basement?
Outside, one can find luscious gardens, a pavilion, and a patio with chair and tables for summer dining. All outdoor furniture is included in the sale. Drip irrigation hoses have been run to make watering easy. And privacy? The yard is enclosed by a high fence that ensures quiet and a safe place for pets and others.
Off street parking is made easy with a two space driveway off Beacon Street which includes an EV charger, as well as a driveway with garage for storage or vehicle off Brighton Avenue.
Location is prime with this home- offering easy access to downtown Portland, local shops and restaurants, and entertainment /sports venues. Fitzpatrick Stadium, home to Hearts of Pine professional soccer; Hadlock field, home to the Sea Dogs professional baseball team; and the Portland Expo, home to the Maine Celtics professional basketball team are within walking distance. Thompsons Point is also walkable.
Recent updates include new roof, new furnace, new water heater, new heat pump and solar panels.
Don't wait! This home combines Portland charm with thoughtful updates. Don't wait! Showings start September 4.
| 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 | $6,664 | $444,000 | $94,500 | $349,500 |
| 2023 | $6,398 | $444,000 | $94,500 | $349,500 |
| 2022 | $5,900 | $433,500 | $94,500 | $339,000 |
| 2021 | $5,631 | $433,500 | $94,500 | $339,000 |
| 2020 | $5,322 | $228,300 | $89,000 | $139,300 |
| 2019 | $5,322 | $228,300 | $89,000 | $139,300 |
| 2018 | $5,132 | $228,300 | $89,000 | $139,300 |
| 2017 | $4,943 | $228,300 | $89,000 | $139,300 |
| 2016 | $4,819 | $228,300 | $89,000 | $139,300 |
| 2015 | $4,710 | $228,300 | $89,000 | $139,300 |
| 2014 | $4,566 | $228,300 | $89,000 | $139,300 |
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2021 09/27/21 | Sold | $535,000 | -2.7% | $308 / Sq Ft |
| 08/21/2021 08/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/06/2021 08/06/21 | For Sale | $549,900 | -- | $316 / Sq Ft |
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available |
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $391,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Closed | $391,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $428,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $369,664 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Previous Owner | $371,975 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $366,198 | VA | |
| Previous Owner | $290,531 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $277,350 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $27,300 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $244,200 | Unknown | |
| Previous Owner | $41,500 | Unknown |
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Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1635867
APN: PTLD-000082-000000-E014001
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