NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3 Birch Knolls Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107

Estimated Value: $1,187,000 - $1,397,452

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,078 Sq Ft
$623/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 19, 2022

Last sale price $1,280,000 $616 Per Sq Ft

Est. 1% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $8,066/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ocean Front
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Country Club
  • Pond Cove Elementary School Rated A
  • Public Beach
  • Dining Room with Fireplace

About This Home

As of August 2022

Rarely available is this cottage by the sea, located in Birch Knolls. This quiet, private street affords the new owner access to Casino Beach. This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage features an updated kitchen and brand new natural gas boiler. Oversized lot with views of the ocean.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

James McFarlane

Portside Real Estate Group Listed on: 07/15/2022

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Sheehan

Keller Williams Realty

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $10,616

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Ocean Front
  • Public Beach
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RC

HOA Fees

  • $42 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Cottage
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,078 Sq Ft Home
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Den
  • Wood Flooring
  • Water Views
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Interior and Exterior Basement Entry

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Utilities

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

Additional Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Property is near a golf course

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 016
  • Assessor Parcel Number CAPE-005016U

Community Details

Overview

  • Birch Knolls Subdivision

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$10,616

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$42 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Atlantic Ocean
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Birch Knolls
  • Directions: From Shore Road, turn onto Birch Knolls. #3 is on the right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2078.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.21
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2078.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 500.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Annually
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Natural: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace8: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 2
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Exterior Entry, Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Pantry
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Third
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Third
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town
  • Waterfront Features: Ocean
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 500.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.6
  • Parcel #: CAPE-005016U
  • Zoning: RC

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 10616.0
  • Tax Book Number: 27479
  • Tax Lot: 016
  • Tax Map Number: U05
  • Tax Year: 21

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 15, 2022
Closed on
Aug 17, 2022
Sold by
Piper Erin E and Piper Ken
Bought by
Gst Exempt Separate Ft
Seller's Agent
James McFarlane
Portside Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Amy Sheehan
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$899,900
Sold Price
$1,280,000
Premium/Discount to List
$380,100
42.24%
Current Estimated Value
$1,294,113

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$14,113
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.97%
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
Gst Exempt Separate Ft $1,280,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Piper Ken $120,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2022 08/19/22 Sold $1,280,000 +42.2% $616 / Sq Ft
07/20/2022 07/20/22 Pending -- -- --
07/13/2022 07/13/22 For Sale $899,900 -- $433 / 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 $11,679 $1,061,700 $770,300 $291,400
2023 $23,718 $1,061,700 $770,300 $291,400
2022 $11,484 $543,000 $366,400 $176,600
2021 $11,001 $543,000 $366,400 $176,600
2020 $10,817 $543,000 $366,400 $176,600
2019 $10,686 $543,000 $366,400 $176,600
2018 $9,908 $520,900 $366,400 $154,500
2017 $9,376 $520,900 $366,400 $154,500
2016 $9,137 $520,900 $366,400 $154,500
2015 $8,793 $520,900 $366,400 $154,500
2013 $8,480 $520,900 $366,400 $154,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • James McFarlane

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    James McFarlane

    Portside Real Estate Group

    (207) 712-4737

    100 in this area

    166 Total Sales

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    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    Amy Sheehan

    Keller Williams Realty

    (207) 214-3763

    1 in this area

    64 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1536179

Maine Listings

APN: CAPE-005016U

Maine Cumberland County Cape Elizabeth 04107

3 Birch Knolls, Cape Elizabeth, ME

This home is located at 3 Birch Knolls, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 since 15 July 2022 and is currently estimated at $1,294,113, approximately $622 per square foot. This property was built in 1900. 3 Birch Knolls is a home located in Cumberland County with nearby schools including Pond Cove Elementary School, Cape Elizabeth Middle School, and Cape Elizabeth High School.

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