NOT LISTED FOR SALE

55 E Commonwealth Dr Portland, ME 04103

Riverton Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $501,000 - $523,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,482 Sq Ft
$346/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 29, 2021

Last sale price $430,000 $290 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,071/month

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Country Club
  • Property is near golf course and public transit
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2021

This is an absolute Portland GEM! New mudroom and kitchen, along with an INCREDIBLE sunroom and desirable backyard. It is in great condition and comes with preferable updates like a high efficiency on-demand boiler. Come see it for yourself and experience this wonderful home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jordan Droge

Maine Real Estate Experts Listed on: 07/27/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Alejandro Muniz III

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,737

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned R-3

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Location

  • Property is near golf course and public transit
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Water Heated On Demand

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 021 / D
  • Assessor Parcel Number PTLD-000298-D000021-000001

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,737

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS Avaiable
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1092.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 343.41
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.15
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1092.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 390.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: 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:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Natural: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - At Street: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Heat Stove9: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: This is an absolute Portland GEM! New mudroom and kitchen, along with an INCREDIBLE sunroom and desirable backyard. It is in great condition and comes with preferable updates like a high efficiency on-demand boiler. Come see it for yourself and experience this wonderful home!
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Finished, Full, Exterior Entry, Bulkhead, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 390.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Subdivided, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: Portland Public Schools

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: PTLD-000298-D000021-000001
  • Zoning: R-3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4737.0
  • Tax Block: D
  • Tax Lot: 021
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2021
Closed on
Sep 29, 2021
Sold by
Corteau Aaron C
Bought by
Taubner Joseph S
Seller's Agent
Jordan Droge
Maine Real Estate Experts
Buyer's Agent
Alejandro Muniz III
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
List Price
$375,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
$55,000
14.67%
Current Estimated Value
$512,637

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$82,637
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.09%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 28, 2015
Sold by
Croteau Aaron C and Wentz Joel
Bought by
Croteau Aaron C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$169,412
Interest Rate
3.65%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 17, 2012
Sold by
Axelsen Douglas A and Pacillo Karen L
Bought by
Wentz Joel and Croteau Aaron C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$160,305
Interest Rate
3.91%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Taubner Joseph S -- None Available
Croteau Aaron C -- --
Wentz Joel -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Croteau Aaron C $169,412
Previous Owner Wentz Joel $160,305
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/29/2021 09/29/21 Sold $430,000 +14.7% $290 / Sq Ft
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Pending -- -- --
07/27/2021 07/27/21 For Sale $375,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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 $5,257 $350,200 $60,800 $289,400
2023 $5,046 $350,200 $60,800 $289,400
2022 $4,766 $350,200 $60,800 $289,400
2021 $4,549 $350,200 $60,800 $289,400
2020 $4,737 $203,200 $60,800 $142,400
2019 $4,737 $203,200 $60,800 $142,400
2018 $3,717 $203,200 $60,800 $142,400
2017 $3,717 $171,700 $60,800 $110,900
2016 $3,625 $171,700 $60,800 $110,900
2015 $3,542 $171,700 $60,800 $110,900
2014 $3,246 $162,300 $60,800 $101,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jordan Droge

    Maine Real Estate Experts

    (207) 642-2100

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Jordan Droge
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  • A

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alejandro Muniz III

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1502456

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000298-000000-D021001

Maine Cumberland County Portland 04103 Riverton

55 E Commonwealth Dr, Portland, ME

Not Listed for Sale

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