$550,000
SOLD APR 30, 2025
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,546 Sq Ft
3,049 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$356 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

32 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Water Views
  • Public Beach
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Nearby Water Access
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • 3-minute walk to McIntyre Park

About This Home

As of April 2025

Tucked away in a quiet spot in Portland's coveted West End, this classic Colonial offers charm, flexibility, and a prime location near the best the city has to offer. With partial water views of the Fore River and a layout designed for comfort and convenience, this home is an inviting retreat in one of Portland's most beloved neighborhoods.Step inside, where natural light fills the living area, creating a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen flows easily to the quaint porch and fenced-in yard—an ideal space for morning coffee or evening unwinding. A full bathroom with - laundry completes the first floor, adding everyday ease.Upstairs, three comfortable bedrooms and a second full bath provide abundant space to relax, while the third-floor flex space—bathed in natural light from a skylight—offers endless possibilities. Whether you envision a home office, creative studio, or additional guest space, this bonus level adapts to your needs.With tandem off-street parking for two cars and a location that puts you just moments from Portland's vibrant dining, shopping, and waterfront attractions, this home is a rare find in the sought-after West End, just around the corner from Waynflete. Whether you're looking for a primary residence or a rental opportunity, this is your chance to embrace the best of city living in a neighborhood full of history, charm, and community.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Scott Townsend

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Email: scottandsunny@kw.com Listed on: 03/07/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

Barbara McDonald

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Email: scottandsunny@kw.com

Last Buyer's Agent

Scott Townsend

Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Email: scottandsunny@kw.com Listed on: 03/07/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,687

Year Built

  • Built in 1870

Lot Details

  • 3,049 Sq Ft Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned R6

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 1,546 Sq Ft Home
  • Skylights
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Shared Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 18 / F
  • Assessor Parcel Number 276BDanforthStreetPortland04102

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,687

Year Built

Built in 1870

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Fore River
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1898
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-879-9800
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Fore River Parkway to Valley Street to Danforth Street. Facing the front of 278 Danforth, you will see a driveway on left of house. Follow that to the last house on right. Parking (2 cars) is directly in front of the front door.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1546.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1870
  • Attribution Contact: scottandsunny@kw.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.07
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1546.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: 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
  • Cooling:None3: 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
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Driveway:Common2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Natural: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Room Features:Skylight32: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Location:Near Railroad: Yes
  • Equipment:Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
  • Bonus Room Amenities:Skylight14: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Other, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Historic District, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Railroad
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • 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

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3049.2
  • Parcel #: 276BDanforthStreetPortland04102
  • Zoning: R6

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7687.0
  • Tax Block: F
  • Tax Book Number: 40244
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Map Number: 57
  • Tax Year: 24

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2015
Closed on
Aug 4, 2015
Sold by
Arellano Lisa A and Mandolfo Carleen R
Bought by
Shevenell Peter J and Shevenell Gina
Seller's Agent
Dina Skrabalak
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Diane Shevenell
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$349,900
Sold Price
$312,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$37,400
-10.69%
Current Estimated Value
$822,222

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$509,722
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 17, 2008
Sold by
Li Chak Y and Li Chak W
Bought by
Arellano Lisa A and Mandolfo Carleen R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$188,910
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $244,500 Unknown
Previous Owner $35,400 Unknown
Previous Owner $183,750 Unknown
Previous Owner $188,910 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Sold $550,000 -3.5% $356 / Sq Ft
04/08/2025 04/08/25 Pending -- -- --
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $570,000 +3.6% $369 / Sq Ft
07/14/2023 07/14/23 Sold $550,000 -8.2% $356 / Sq Ft
06/26/2023 06/26/23 Pending -- -- --
05/30/2023 05/30/23 For Sale $599,000 +3.1% $387 / Sq Ft
08/13/2021 08/13/21 Sold $581,000 +5.6% $444 / Sq Ft
07/01/2021 07/01/21 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2021 06/24/21 For Sale $550,000 +59.4% $420 / Sq Ft
10/04/2019 10/04/19 For Sale $345,000 +7.8% $233 / Sq Ft
09/27/2019 09/27/19 Sold $320,000 -17.9% $217 / Sq Ft
08/13/2019 08/13/19 Pending -- -- --
04/08/2016 04/08/16 Sold $390,000 -7.1% $298 / Sq Ft
02/15/2016 02/15/16 Pending -- -- --
01/06/2016 01/06/16 For Sale $419,900 +34.4% $321 / Sq Ft
08/03/2015 08/03/15 Sold $312,500 -10.7% $185 / Sq Ft
06/01/2015 06/01/15 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2015 05/03/15 For Sale $349,900 -- $207 / 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 $7,687 $512,100 $210,200 $301,900
2023 $5,229 $362,900 $210,200 $152,700
2022 $4,939 $362,900 $210,200 $152,700
2021 $4,714 $362,900 $210,200 $152,700
2020 $5,040 $216,200 $112,900 $103,300
2019 $5,040 $216,200 $112,900 $103,300
2018 $4,274 $216,200 $112,900 $103,300
2017 $4,681 $216,200 $112,900 $103,300
2016 $4,564 $216,200 $112,900 $103,300
2015 $4,460 $216,200 $112,900 $103,300
2014 -- $192,000 $112,900 $79,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1615673

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000057-000000-F018001