NOT LISTED FOR SALE

493 St John St Portland, ME 04102

Oakdale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $336,000 - $430,492

2 Beds
1 Bath
876 Sq Ft
$452/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold April 21, 2014

Last sale price $147,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 169% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,426/month

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Wood Flooring
  • Property is near public transit
  • Ranch Style House
  • 4-minute walk to Fesseden Park

About This Home

As of April 2014

The Perfect Starter or Down-Size Home that won't last at a 'sell it now price' of $149,900. Great USM/Maine Law location that is close to everything. Nearly zero maintenance w/ efficient heat, vinyl siding& replacement window. Why rent - why buy a condo??

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Landry

Benchmark Real Estate Listed on: 03/10/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Flynn

Excellence Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,740

Year Built

  • Built in 1946

Lot Details

  • 5,663 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned R5

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 876 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Electric Range
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Site Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Property is near public transit

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 2 / D
  • Assessor Parcel Number 493St John StreetPortland79D2

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Usm/Oakdale Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,740

Year Built

Built in 1946

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: USM/Oakdale
  • Directions: Brighton Ave to St John Street #493 on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 876.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 167.81
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.13
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 876.0
  • 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:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Condominium:Rental Allowed: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • 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: 5662.8
  • Parcel #: 493St John StreetPortland79D2
  • Zoning: R5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2740.0
  • Tax Block: D
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2014
Closed on
Apr 23, 2014
Sold by
Poi Meshach B
Bought by
Hamilton David A
Seller's Agent
Tom Landry
Benchmark Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Eric Flynn
Excellence Realty
List Price
$149,900
Sold Price
$147,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,900
-1.93%
Current Estimated Value
$395,873

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$248,873
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.88%
Original Mortgage
$144,337
Interest Rate
4.36%
Mortgage Type
FHA
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Hamilton David A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Hamilton David A $144,337
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/21/2014 04/21/14 Sold $147,000 -1.9% $168 / Sq Ft
03/12/2014 03/12/14 Pending -- -- --
03/10/2014 03/10/14 For Sale $149,900 -- $171 / 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 $4,182 $278,600 $92,500 $186,100
2023 $3,987 $276,700 $92,500 $184,200
2022 $3,766 $276,700 $92,500 $184,200
2021 $3,594 $276,700 $92,500 $184,200
2020 $3,524 $151,200 $87,000 $64,200
2019 $3,524 $151,200 $87,000 $64,200
2018 $3,399 $151,200 $87,000 $64,200
2017 $3,273 $151,200 $87,000 $64,200
2016 $3,192 $151,200 $87,000 $64,200
2015 $3,119 $151,200 $87,000 $64,200
2014 $3,024 $151,200 $87,000 $64,200
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2014

    Tom Landry

    Benchmark Real Estate

  • Eric Flynn

    Buyer's Agent in 2014

    Eric Flynn

    Excellence Realty

    (207) 329-4466

    64 Total Sales

    Eric Flynn
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1124952

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000079-000000-D002001

Maine Cumberland County Portland 04102 Oakdale

493 St John St, Portland, ME

Not Listed for Sale

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