NOT LISTED FOR SALE

53 Massachusetts Ave Portland, ME 04102

Libbytown Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $483,000 - $587,000

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft
$405/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 18, 2019

Last sale price $250,000 $186 Per Sq Ft

Est. 118% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,329/month

4 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Cottage
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Formal Dining Room

About This Home

As of November 2019

Wonderful opportunity to put your own stamp on a home in one of Portland's prime locations! This charming home is oozing in potential with its original wood work and period details still in tact. Well structured layout, with some TLC you can mold this property into the home of your dreams! Living room features a fireplace with french doors leading into dining room. 3 spacious bedrooms, full unfinished basement, large backyard, and garage! No private showings until
Open house Sunday 10/13 11-1

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Hatcher

Keller Williams Realty Listed on: 10/10/2019

Keller Williams Realty

Co-Listed By

Kerry Buthy

EXP Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Morrison

Morrison Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,793

Year Built

  • Built in 1932

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned R5

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,344 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Steam

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 13 / A
  • Assessor Parcel Number PTLD-000078-000000-A013001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,793

Year Built

Built in 1932

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-775-2121
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Congress St to Massachusetts Ave to 53.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1932
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 174.85
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.19
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1344.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: 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:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Heat System:Steam: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Formal: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Wonderful opportunity to put your own stamp on a home in one of Portland's prime locations! This charming home is oozing in potential with its original wood work and period details still in tact. Well structured layout, with some TLC you can mold this property into the home of your dreams! Living room features a fireplace with french doors leading into dining room. 3 spacious bedrooms, full unfinished basement, large backyard, and garage! Open House Sunday 10/13 11--1.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Other, Shower, Storage
  • 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

  • Lot Features: Landscaped, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Steam
  • 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: 8276.4
  • Parcel #: PTLD-000078-000000-A013001
  • Zoning: R5

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3792.54
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Lot: 13
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 10, 2019
Closed on
Nov 18, 2019
Sold by
Pelosi Sheila J Est
Bought by
Harder Benjamin J and Harder Elizabeth J
Seller's Agent
John Hatcher
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Morrison
Morrison Real Estate
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$250,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
6.38%
Current Estimated Value
$544,716

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$294,716
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.74%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Outstanding Balance
$176,123
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$368,593
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
Harder Benjamin J -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harder Benjamin J $200,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/18/2019 11/18/19 Sold $250,000 +6.4% $186 / Sq Ft
10/15/2019 10/15/19 Pending -- -- --
10/10/2019 10/10/19 For Sale $235,000 -- $175 / 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 $5,534 $368,700 $95,500 $273,200
2023 $5,313 $368,700 $95,500 $273,200
2022 $5,018 $368,700 $95,500 $273,200
2021 $4,739 $364,800 $95,500 $269,300
2020 $4,396 $188,600 $90,000 $98,600
2019 $4,184 $179,500 $90,000 $89,500
2018 $3,479 $179,500 $90,000 $89,500
2017 $3,886 $179,500 $90,000 $89,500
2016 $3,789 $179,500 $90,000 $89,500
2015 $3,703 $179,500 $90,000 $89,500
2014 $3,590 $179,500 $90,000 $89,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • John Hatcher

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    John Hatcher

    Keller Williams Realty

    (207) 775-2121

    1 in this area

    228 Total Sales

    John Hatcher
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2019

    Kerry Buthy

    EXP Realty

    (207) 449-0013

    1 in this area

    100 Total Sales

    Kerry Buthy
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  • S

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Stephanie Morrison

    Morrison Real Estate

    (207) 879-0303

    87 Total Sales

    Stephanie Morrison
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1436004

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000078-000000-A013001

Maine Cumberland County Portland 04102 Libbytown

53 Massachusetts Ave, Portland, ME

Not Listed for Sale

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