NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Cottage Rd South Portland, ME 04106

Meetinghouse Hill Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $611,000 - $723,000

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
$427/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 18, 2020

Last sale price $434,900 $268 Per Sq Ft

Est. 59% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,288/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Public Beach
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2020

Price Reduced !South Portland-Meeting House Hill. Sparkling 4 bedroom, 2 1/4 bath, large 2 car garage perched on a .22 acre lot. Mostly FENCED IN backyard (Watch your children play), patio and NEW deck. Features: NEW kitchen w/granite counters. New stainless steel appliances, NEW refinished hardwood flooring. New bath and laundry room, New interior designer paint. Located minutes from Willard Beach, Mill Creek shopping center, Green Belt walking & biking,Fort Williams Park. 5 Minutes to the Old Port and Portland. So much happening here.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

LOUIS SANTORO Jr.

Santoro Real Estate Listed on: 07/27/2020

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Myers

Bean Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,013

Year Built

  • Built in 1960

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Open Lot
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,620 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sink in Utility Room
  • Storm Windows
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Quartz Countertops
  • Trash Compactor
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • Air Conditioning
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Smart Grid Meter
  • Nearby Water Access

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 226
  • Assessor Parcel Number SPOR-000013-000000-000226A

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Mhh Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,013

Year Built

Built in 1960

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: MHH
  • Directions: From Portland....Over the Casco Bay Bridge continue onto Broadway take right at lites on Cottage Road. 259 Is on the right at the top of Cottage Rd.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1620.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Storm Windows, Smart Electric Meter, Low E Windows, Energy Star Appliances, Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.22
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1620.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: 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:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: 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:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - At Street: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Low E Windows: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Quartz: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Smart Electric Meter: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Energy Star Appliances: Yes
  • Cooling:AC Units: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Windows: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Walk-in Closet: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Utility Sink: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Sink2: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Shower, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Sidewalks, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None, A/C Units, Multi Units
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, 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: 9583.2
  • Parcel #: SPOR-000013-000000-000226A
  • Zoning: A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4013.0
  • Tax Book Number: 26295
  • Tax Lot: 226
  • Tax Map Number: 013
  • Tax Year: 19

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2020
Closed on
Sep 18, 2020
Sold by
Maine Coastal Homes Llc
Bought by
Bartucca Richard J and Sperry Jennifer L
Seller's Agent
LOUIS SANTORO Jr.
Santoro Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Kimberly Myers
Bean Group
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$434,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.44%
Current Estimated Value
$691,102

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$256,202
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.86%
Original Mortgage
$413,155
Outstanding Balance
$369,962
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$264,433

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 25, 2008
Sold by
Harrison Richard C
Bought by
Maine Coastal Homes Llc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
6.3%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bartucca Richard J -- None Available
Maine Coastal Homes Llc -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bartucca Richard J $60,000
Open Bartucca Richard J $413,155
Previous Owner Maine Coastal Homes Llc $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/18/2020 09/18/20 Sold $434,900 -5.4% $268 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2020 07/27/20 For Sale $459,900 -- $284 / 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 $7,271 $550,800 $228,700 $322,100
2023 $5,749 $406,600 $150,300 $256,300
2022 $4,788 $307,700 $120,300 $187,400
2021 $4,523 $307,700 $120,300 $187,400
2020 $4,284 $216,900 $95,800 $121,100
2019 $4,045 $216,900 $95,800 $121,100
2018 $3,931 $216,900 $95,800 $121,100
2017 $3,904 $216,900 $95,800 $121,100
2016 $3,611 $204,000 $82,900 $121,100
2015 $3,550 $204,000 $82,900 $121,100
2014 $3,488 $204,000 $82,900 $121,100
2013 -- $204,000 $82,900 $121,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • LOUIS SANTORO Jr.

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    LOUIS SANTORO Jr.

    Santoro Real Estate

    (207) 671-4464

    1 in this area

    6 Total Sales

    LOUIS SANTORO Jr.
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kimberly Myers

    Bean Group

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1462027

Maine Listings

APN: SPOR-000013-000000-000226A

Maine Cumberland County South Portland 04106 Meetinghouse Hill

259 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME

This home is located at 259 Cottage Rd, South Portland, ME 04106 since 27 July 2020 and is currently estimated at $691,102, approximately $426 per square foot. This property was built in 1960. 259 Cottage Rd is a home located in Cumberland County with nearby schools including Frank I. Brown Elementary School, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School, and South Portland High School.

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