$525,000
SOLD JUN 2, 2021

42 Grove St Belfast, ME 04915

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,922 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$273 Per Sq Ft

24% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Wood Flooring
  • Attic
  • Deck
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of June 2021

Welcome Home! This updated property sits on a landscaped corner lot in a friendly, walkable neighborhood. The rooms are light, bright & spacious, with a good flow to the 2-story, flexible floor plan, with both back & front stairways. The recently renovated large eat-in kitchen is ready for entertaining friends & family, when you are. Working from home? There's a 1st. floor office space, with a door to close for zoom meetings or at days end. Amenities include 2 heat pumps, generator hookup and both open & screened deck areas.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Mortier

G.R.F. Real Estate Company Listed on: 04/12/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Nancy Falvey

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,336

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Residential 1

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Fiberglass Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,922 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Bedroom Suite
  • Low Flow Toliet
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Tidal Water
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck

Utilities

  • Dehumidifier
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Generator Hookup
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Oil Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Smart Grid Meter
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 37
  • Assessor Parcel Number BELF-000035-000000-000037

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,336

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Main St. or Rte.1 to Congress St. Turn onto Grove St. 1 block to corner of Charles St. Turn right park in driveway behind house on Charles St.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1922.0
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Storm Doors, Smart Electric Meter, Programmable Thermostat, Insulated Foundation, Energy Star Appliances, Double Pane Windows, Dehumidifier
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.19
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1922.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: 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:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Island2: Yes
  • Room Features:Suite17: Yes
  • Location:Suburban: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:BrickMortar2: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Full Bath: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Room Features:Skylight32: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Electric:Generator Hookup: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Green Features:Low Flow Commode: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Dehumidifier: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Smart Electric Meter: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Informal: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Energy Star Appliances: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Roof:Fiberglass: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Informal2: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Skylight11: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Built-Ins4: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Suite: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Skylight9: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities 32 - 36 Inch Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • 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
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Suburban
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Metal, Pitched, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 71

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.4
  • Parcel #: BELF-000035-000000-000037
  • Zoning: Residential 1

Green Features

  • Green Water Conservation: Low Flow Commode

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4336.0
  • Tax Book Number: 4328
  • Tax Lot: 37
  • Tax Map Number: 35
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 12, 2021
Closed on
Jun 2, 2021
Sold by
Garnett Judith C
Bought by
Stark Scott W and Stark Lauren W
Seller's Agent
Mary Mortier
G.R.F. Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Nancy Falvey
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$525,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100,000
23.53%
Current Estimated Value
$639,610

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$114,610
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.06%
Original Mortgage
$288,750
Outstanding Balance
$264,257
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$407,124

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2015
Closed on
Oct 16, 2015
Sold by
Squibb George S Est
Bought by
Lewis John G and Lewis Robin M
Seller's Agent
Samuel Mitchell
Worth Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Annie Higbee
Realty of Maine
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$216,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$23,000
-9.62%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.09%
Original Mortgage
$194,400
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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 -- None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $288,750 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $194,400 Commercial
Previous Owner $20,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/02/2021 06/02/21 Sold $525,000 +23.5% $273 / Sq Ft
04/14/2021 04/14/21 Pending -- -- --
04/12/2021 04/12/21 For Sale $425,000 +96.8% $221 / Sq Ft
10/16/2015 10/16/15 Sold $216,000 -9.6% $112 / Sq Ft
09/11/2015 09/11/15 Pending -- -- --
05/18/2015 05/18/15 For Sale $239,000 -- $124 / 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 $7,121 $462,400 $71,900 $390,500
2023 $6,394 $318,100 $87,200 $230,900
2022 $6,538 $305,500 $87,200 $218,300
2021 $6,721 $305,500 $87,200 $218,300
2020 $4,919 $211,100 $78,500 $132,600
2019 $4,795 $209,400 $78,500 $130,900
2018 $4,619 $203,500 $78,500 $125,000
2017 $4,457 $203,500 $78,500 $125,000
2016 $3,829 $167,200 $34,900 $132,300
2015 $3,745 $167,200 $34,900 $132,300
2014 $3,620 $167,200 $34,900 $132,300
2013 $3,478 $167,200 $34,900 $132,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1487287

Maine Listings

APN: BELF-000035-000000-000037