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Seller's Agent in 2025
Jean-Marie Caterina
North Star Realty
(207) 318-3440
3 in this area
30 Total Sales
235 Brighton Ave Portland, ME 04102
Deering Center Neighborhood
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,739
Sq Ft
7,405
Sq Ft Lot
Highlights
- Deck
- No HOA
- Solar owned by seller
- Longfellow School-Portland Rated 10
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
- Cooling Available
About This Home
As of December 2025The best value in the Deering Highlands of Portland! In a neighborhood of 1 million plus valued homes, this home offers an oasis of quiet, character, and convenience in the city. The value of this property will only increase! Beautifully maintained and move in ready. Recent updates include new roof, new furnace, new water heater, new heat pump and solar panels. In a previous life this was a two family. Conversion, anyone?
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. Outside, one can find luscious gardens, a pavilion, and a patio with chair and tables for summer dining. 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 as well as a driveway and EV charger with garage for storage or small 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. Don't wait! This home combines Portland charm with thoughtful updates you are looking for a primary residence. Immediate possession available. Seller concessions negotiable.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $6,664
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Parking
- 1 Car Garage
Home Design
- 1,739 Sq Ft Home
- Shingle Roof
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Outdoor Features
- Deck
- Patio
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Radiator
- Heat Pump System
- Hot Water Heating System
Additional Features
- Solar owned by seller
- 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
- Basement
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot E14
- Assessor Parcel Number PTLD-000082-E000014-000001
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Closed on
Jan 24, 2025
Sold by
Gianniny Caitlin E
Bought by
Simowtz Kevin
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$391,000
Outstanding Balance
$387,883
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$301,075
Purchase Details
Listed on
Aug 6, 2021
Closed on
Sep 27, 2021
Sold by
Barnes Joel E and Barnes Lacey A
Bought by
Gianniny Caitlin E and Simowitz Kevin
Seller's Agent
Marie Flaherty
The Flaherty Group
Buyer's Agent
Jean-Marie Caterina
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$549,900
Sold Price
$535,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,900
-2.71%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%
Original Mortgage
$428,000
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| 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 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/05/2025 12/05/25 | Sold | $675,000 | 0.0% | $388 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/16/2025 11/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 11/05/2025 11/05/25 | Price Changed | $675,000 | -2.9% | $388 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/03/2025 10/03/25 | Price Changed | $695,000 | -2.8% | $400 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/28/2025 09/28/25 | Price Changed | $715,000 | -2.7% | $411 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/02/2025 09/02/25 | For Sale | $735,000 | +37.4% | $423 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/27/2021 09/27/21 | Sold | $535,000 | -2.7% | $308 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/21/2021 08/21/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/06/2021 08/06/21 | For Sale | $549,900 | -- | $316 / 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 | $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 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Jean-Marie Caterina
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Rick Haskell Patty Haskell
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Buyer's Agent in 2025
Rick Haskell Patty Haskell
North Star Realty
(207) 838-3465
2 in this area
39 Total Sales
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Marie Flaherty
Seller's Agent in 2021
Marie Flaherty
The Flaherty Group
(207) 776-9160
5 in this area
215 Total Sales
Map
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1635867
APN: PTLD-000082-000000-E014001
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