$430,000
SOLD FEB 4, 2025

493 Preble St South Portland, ME 04106

Willard Neighborhood
2 Beds
1 Bath
950 Sq Ft
7,841 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$453 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Public Beach
  • Property is near public transit
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2025

Don't miss the opportunity to live in one of South Portland's most treasured communities by the sea! This charming 2 bedroom, one bath ranch with a private back yard is walking distance to both Willard square, and the infamous Scratch bakery.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Parvin

Dan Anderson Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 02/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

John Parvin

Dan Anderson Real Estate, Inc. Listed on: 02/04/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,816

Year Built

  • Built in 1961

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 950 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 146
  • Assessor Parcel Number SPOR-000001-000000-000146A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,816

Year Built

Built in 1961

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS directions work- Cottage road to Pillsbury, or Cottage road to Angell ave, right onto Preble.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 950.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1961
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.18
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 950.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: 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:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: 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
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Other, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • 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: 7840.8
  • Parcel #: SPOR-000001-000000-000146A
  • Zoning: res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5816.0
  • Tax Book Number: 14513
  • Tax Lot: 146
  • Tax Map Number: 01
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2025
Closed on
Jan 31, 2025
Sold by
Corey Janice T
Bought by
Bfm Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
John Parvin
Dan Anderson Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
John Parvin
Dan Anderson Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$469,900
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$39,900
-8.49%
Current Estimated Value
$454,767

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$24,767
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.06%
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Outstanding Balance
$279,514
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$181,988
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $280,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $280,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/04/2025 02/04/25 Sold $430,000 -8.5% $453 / Sq Ft
02/04/2025 02/04/25 For Sale $469,900 -- $495 / 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 $5,816 $440,600 $263,000 $177,600
2023 $4,744 $335,500 $181,700 $153,800
2022 $4,343 $279,100 $145,400 $133,700
2021 $4,103 $279,100 $145,400 $133,700
2020 $4,084 $206,800 $120,200 $86,600
2019 $3,950 $206,800 $120,200 $86,600
2018 $3,826 $206,800 $120,200 $86,600
2017 $3,722 $206,800 $120,200 $86,600
2016 $3,386 $191,300 $104,700 $86,600
2015 $3,329 $191,300 $104,700 $86,600
2014 $3,100 $191,300 $104,700 $86,600
2013 -- $191,300 $104,700 $86,600
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    John Parvin

    Dan Anderson Real Estate, Inc.

    (207) 671-3958

    2 in this area

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1613782

Maine Listings

APN: SPOR-000001-000000-000146A

Maine Cumberland County South Portland 04106 Willard

493 Preble St, South Portland, ME

This home is located at 493 Preble St, South Portland, ME 04106 and is currently priced at $430,000, approximately $452 per square foot. This property was built in 1961. 493 Preble 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.

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