$675,000
SOLD AUG 16, 2024
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,342 Sq Ft
4,792 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$503 Per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Public Beach
  • Wood Flooring
  • Dining Room
  • Colonial Architecture
  • No HOA
  • Heating System Uses Steam

About This Home

As of August 2024

This home is located at 278 Sawyer St, South Portland, ME 04106 and is currently priced at $675,000, approximately $502 per square foot. This property was built in 1920. 278 Sawyer St is a home located in Cumberland County with nearby schools including Dora L. Small Elementary School, Daniel F. Mahoney Middle School, and South Portland High School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Callan Cassidy

Waypoint Brokers Collective Brokerage Email: callan@waypointbrokers.com Listed on: 08/20/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Callan Cassidy

Waypoint Brokers Collective Brokerage Email: callan@waypointbrokers.com Listed on: 08/20/2024

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,150

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 1,342 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 28
  • Assessor Parcel Number SPOR-000009-000000-000028A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,150

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1342.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Attribution Contact: callan@waypointbrokers.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.11
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1342.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Doghouse: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Steam: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Doghouse, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Steam
  • 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: 4791.6
  • Parcel #: SPOR-000009-000000-000028A
  • Zoning: G

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5150.0
  • Tax Book Number: 34898
  • Tax Lot: 28
  • Tax Map Number: 9
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 20, 2024
Closed on
Aug 16, 2024
Sold by
Davis Stephen B and Deforest Craig J
Bought by
Fox Maura
Seller's Agent
Callan Cassidy
Waypoint Brokers Collective
Buyer's Agent
Callan Cassidy
Waypoint Brokers Collective
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Current Estimated Value
$656,805

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,195
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-2.41%
Original Mortgage
$675,000
Outstanding Balance
$670,438
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
-$9,118

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2018
Closed on
Jun 8, 2018
Sold by
Hodgson Lori K
Bought by
Davis Stephen B and Deforest Craig J
Seller's Agent
L Kate Hodgson
Locations Real Estate Group LLC
Buyer's Agent
David Marsden
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$319,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
$26,000
8.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.45%
Original Mortgage
$334,650
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 14, 2017
Sold by
Stanton David A and Stanton Ann W
Bought by
Hodgson Lori K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$186,000
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2009
Sold by
Stanton Ann W and Stanton David Alan
Bought by
Stanton David Alan and Stanton Ann W

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$222,394
Interest Rate
5.02%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2006
Sold by
Rent Jack D and Rent Erin K
Bought by
Stanton David A and Kemp Ann S

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 12, 2005
Sold by
Rent Jack D and Rent Erin K
Bought by
Twombly Robert C
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $675,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $675,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
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Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
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Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $675,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $675,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $80,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $326,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $334,650 New Conventional
Previous Owner $186,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $216,829 FHA
Previous Owner $222,394 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2024 08/20/24 For Sale $675,000 0.0% $503 / Sq Ft
08/16/2024 08/16/24 Sold $675,000 +95.7% $503 / Sq Ft
07/02/2024 07/02/24 Pending -- -- --
06/08/2018 06/08/18 Sold $345,000 +8.2% $257 / Sq Ft
05/11/2018 05/11/18 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2018 05/09/18 For Sale $319,000 -- $238 / 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 $6,365 $482,200 $213,800 $268,400
2023 $5,150 $364,200 $140,600 $223,600
2022 $4,831 $310,500 $112,500 $198,000
2021 $4,564 $310,500 $112,500 $198,000
2020 $4,138 $209,500 $89,600 $119,900
2019 $4,001 $209,500 $89,600 $119,900
2018 $3,876 $209,500 $89,600 $119,900
2017 $3,778 $209,900 $89,600 $120,300
2016 $3,503 $197,900 $77,600 $120,300
2015 $3,443 $197,900 $77,600 $120,300
2014 $3,213 $197,900 $77,600 $120,300
2013 -- $197,900 $77,600 $120,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1601035

Maine Listings

APN: SPOR-000009-000000-000028A