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Seller's Agent in 2023
Rebecca Kingsley Sewall
Keller Williams Realty
457 Brighton Ave Portland, ME 04102
Deering Center NeighborhoodEstimated Value: $507,000 - $597,510
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,440
Sq Ft
$383/Sq Ft
Est. Value
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- Sun or Florida Room
- Granite Countertops
- New Englander Architecture
- Corner Lot
- No HOA
About This Home
As of February 2023Charming sun-drenched antique New Englander recently renovated in the convenient, super desirable Rosemont neighborhood. Situated on the corner of Brighton Ave and Belfield Road, you can easily walk to schools, local restaurants and shops, and to Portland's Trail Network. Drive 5 minutes to get downtown, the airport, Amtrak, Maine Medical Center, Thompson's Point and Rock Row! Minutes to 295 and 95. Three good-sized bedrooms and two full baths (one on each level). Living room with pellet stove, heated sunroom (great sunny space for a home office), and open concept kitchen/dining room. The recent renovation entailed new granite countertops and stainless appliances, new carpeting and bamboo flooring, and paint inside and out. Established perennial gardens and private, fenced-in backyard (brand new fence too), along with a potting shed that will convey. Settle into this warm home and wonderful neighborhood, close to everything Portland has to offer!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Rebecca Kingsley Sewall
Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 01/12/2023
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $4,716
Year Built
- Built in 1835
Lot Details
- 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
- Fenced
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Property is zoned R5
Home Design
- New Englander Architecture
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,440 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
- Laundry on upper level
Kitchen
- Breakfast Area or Nook
- Electric Range
- Stove
- Dishwasher
- Kitchen Island
- Granite Countertops
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Tile
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 2 Full Bathrooms
Unfinished Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
- Sump Pump
Parking
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
Outdoor Features
- Shed
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Zoned Heating
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heat Pump System
- Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
- Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Natural Gas Not Available
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 13 / B
- Assessor Parcel Number PTLD-000177-B000013-000001
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 12, 2023
Closed on
Feb 16, 2023
Sold by
Bell Robin
Bought by
Decosta Joseph and Decosta Amy
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Kingsley Sewall
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Luke Morris
Real Broker
List Price
$475,000
Sold Price
$475,000
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$76,378
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.48%
Original Mortgage
$475,000
Outstanding Balance
$463,495
Interest Rate
6.48%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$66,468
Purchase Details
Listed on
Jan 16, 2019
Closed on
Feb 27, 2019
Sold by
Encore Properties Llc
Bought by
Bell Robin
Seller's Agent
Peter Smith
Bean Group
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Kingsley Sewall
Peninsula Real Estate LLC
List Price
$339,000
Sold Price
$329,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.95%
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.69%
Original Mortgage
$263,200
Interest Rate
4.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Purchase Details
Closed on
Nov 29, 2010
Sold by
Foley Patricia A
Bought by
Smith Mark J
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$146,684
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Buyer | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decosta Joseph | $475,000 | None Available | |
| Bell Robin | -- | -- | |
| Smith Mark J | -- | -- |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Borrower | Loan Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Decosta Joseph | $475,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Bell Robin | $263,200 | |
| Previous Owner | Encore Properties Llc | $205,400 | |
| Previous Owner | Foley Patricia A | $146,684 | |
| Previous Owner | Foley Patricia A | $137,000 | |
| Previous Owner | Foley Patricia A | $111,000 |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2023 02/16/23 | Sold | $475,000 | 0.0% | $330 / Sq Ft |
| 01/16/2023 01/16/23 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/12/2023 01/12/23 | For Sale | $475,000 | +44.4% | $330 / Sq Ft |
| 02/27/2019 02/27/19 | Sold | $329,000 | -2.9% | $228 / Sq Ft |
| 01/30/2019 01/30/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 01/16/2019 01/16/19 | For Sale | $339,000 | +79.8% | $235 / Sq Ft |
| 10/11/2018 10/11/18 | Sold | $188,500 | -5.7% | $131 / Sq Ft |
| 09/14/2018 09/14/18 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 08/18/2018 08/18/18 | For Sale | $199,900 | -- | $139 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
Tax History Compared to Growth
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 | $5,576 | $371,500 | $78,400 | $293,100 |
| 2023 | $5,353 | $371,500 | $78,400 | $293,100 |
| 2022 | $5,056 | $371,500 | $78,400 | $293,100 |
| 2021 | $4,826 | $371,500 | $78,400 | $293,100 |
| 2020 | $4,513 | $193,600 | $55,700 | $137,900 |
| 2019 | $4,513 | $193,600 | $55,700 | $137,900 |
| 2018 | $2,414 | $130,300 | $55,700 | $74,600 |
| 2017 | $2,821 | $130,300 | $55,700 | $74,600 |
| 2016 | $2,751 | $130,300 | $55,700 | $74,600 |
| 2015 | $2,688 | $130,300 | $55,700 | $74,600 |
| 2014 | $2,606 | $130,300 | $55,700 | $74,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
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Buyer's Agent in 2023
Luke Morris
Real Broker
(603) 401-5858
1 in this area
50 Total Sales
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Seller's Agent in 2019
Peter Smith
Bean Group
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Buyer's Agent in 2019
Rebecca Kingsley McCandless
Keller Williams Realty
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Seller's Agent in 2018
Dava Davin
Portside Real Estate Group
(207) 217-2051
7 Total Sales
Map
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1550864
APN: PTLD-000177-000000-B013001
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