$450,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2021
2 Beds
1 Bath
654 Sq Ft
2,614 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$688 Per Sq Ft

13% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Property is near public transit
  • No HOA
  • Public Beach
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cottage

About This Home

As of January 2025

Wee Willard, a tiny house with a big personality! Just steps to the sandy shore at Willard Beach, this enchanting cottage is tucked onto a quiet lane. Chill on the patio in your private backyard, or casually relax in a welcoming living-dining area. It's all about living in a popular beach neighborhood, that is so convenient to many of life's little pleasures.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susanne Lamb

Town & Shore Real Estate Listed on: 05/12/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Jason Bisson

Cottage & Co Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,347

Year Built

  • Built in 1924

Lot Details

  • 2,614 Sq Ft Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Level Lot

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 654 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Carpet
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Patio

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 096
  • Assessor Parcel Number 24aMyrtleLaneSouthPortland04106

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,347

Year Built

Built in 1924

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Preble Street to Beach Street, Right onto Myrtle Avenue, Right onto Myrtle Lane.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 654.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Efficiency: Storm Doors
  • Year Built: 1924
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.06
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 654.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Natural: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Location:Suburban: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Full, Exterior Entry, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Shower, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Suburban, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved, On Site

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: South Portland Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2613.6
  • Parcel #: 24aMyrtleLaneSouthPortland04106
  • Zoning: A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4347.0
  • Tax Book Number: 34293
  • Tax Lot: 096
  • Tax Map Number: 2
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 23, 2024
Closed on
Jan 10, 2025
Sold by
Gutsch Martin C
Bought by
Nguyen Linh
Seller's Agent
Jason Bisson
Cottage & Co Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Katherine Morency
Cottage & Co Real Estate
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$134,000
-22.37%
Views
210
Current Estimated Value
$512,439

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,439
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.75%
Original Mortgage
$372,000
Outstanding Balance
$371,045
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$136,017

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2011
Sold by
Gordon Denise V
Bought by
Johnson Gaylord M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$17,760
Interest Rate
4.58%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 9, 2010
Sold by
Ketzer Elisabeth A and Ketzer Robert J
Bought by
Gordon Denise V

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$98,000
Interest Rate
5.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $465,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $465,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $372,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $372,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $17,760 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $98,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $135,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
01/10/2025 01/10/25 Sold $465,000 -7.0% $711 / Sq Ft
12/10/2024 12/10/24 Pending -- -- --
11/29/2024 11/29/24 Price Changed $500,000 -9.1% $765 / Sq Ft
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Price Changed $550,000 -2.6% $841 / Sq Ft
08/19/2024 08/19/24 Price Changed $564,900 -5.7% $864 / Sq Ft
07/23/2024 07/23/24 For Sale $599,000 +33.1% $916 / Sq Ft
06/30/2021 06/30/21 Sold $450,000 +12.8% $688 / Sq Ft
05/18/2021 05/18/21 Pending -- -- --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 For Sale $399,000 -- $610 / 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 $7,711 $584,200 $447,400 $136,800
2023 $5,961 $421,600 $294,200 $127,400
2022 $5,465 $351,200 $235,300 $115,900
2021 $5,177 $352,200 $235,300 $116,900
2020 $4,347 $220,100 $157,900 $62,200
2019 $4,204 $220,100 $157,900 $62,200
2018 $3,796 $220,100 $157,900 $62,200
2017 $3,704 $205,800 $143,600 $62,200
2016 $3,312 $187,100 $124,900 $62,200
2015 $3,256 $187,100 $124,900 $62,200
2014 -- $187,100 $124,900 $62,200
2013 $3,125 $187,100 $124,900 $62,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1491243

Maine Listings

APN: SPOR-000002-000000-000096