$590,000
SOLD NOV 23, 2021

74 High St Portland, CT 06480

5 Beds
2.5 Baths
3,750 Sq Ft
3.01 Acres

Recently Sold

$157 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

110 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 3.01 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Open Floorplan
  • Secluded Lot
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of July 2025

A FRESH NEW PRICE & ACREAGE INCREASED TO 3+ACRES! Step into this stunning 4,600+ square foot home w/public utilities in the heart of Portland. Close to downtown amenities, this McGinley Custom Built home is completely secluded in nature. Enter through the large central foyer & take in the views of the open floor plan, perfect for entertaining. Quality is evident everywhere you look. With the extra large fireplace, crown molding throughout & box windows letting in tons of light, this just names a few spectacular features in this home! The kitchen is ready to make chef-quality meals, complete w/granite countertops, an enormous 8-foot island, double oven, high ceilings & don't forget to look up! An upstairs loft is a perfect space to hide away with a book! From the kitchen, enter into a breakfast room that opens to a beautiful sun porch, filled with more windows, overlooking your beautiful backyard. The home office is the perfect space to get away from it all. Relax in your true master suite complete with a walk-in closet & a luxurious bath w/separate warm air jetted tub & shower. The 2nd floor is unfinished & framed for 3 bedrooms, a sitting area & plumbed for a full bath, adding an add'l 1,380sqft totalling over 5,000sqft. It won't take much to make this masterpiece a 5-6 bedroom mansion! Don’t worry about anything mechanical...lightning rod protected, hydro air heating system, 2 Buderus boilers, 4 zones, 2 air handlers, 2 air conditioner units, a security system & much more!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Angela Aresco

Carl Guild & Associates License #RES.0795220 Listed on: 05/19/2021

Carl Guild & Associates

Last Buyer's Agent

Amy Rio

Executive Real Estate Inc. License #REB.0788717

Executive Real Estate Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $14,971

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 3.01 Acre Lot
  • Secluded Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R15

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Asphalt Shingled Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 3,750 Sq Ft Home
  • Open Floorplan
  • Central Vacuum
  • 1 Fireplace
  • French Doors
  • Sitting Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry in Mud Room
  • Laundry on main level

Attic

  • Attic Floors
  • Storage In Attic
  • Walkup Attic

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Shared Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Floor Furnace
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Hydro-Air Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Fuel Tank Located in Basement

Additional Features

  • Patio
  • Property is near a golf course

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The Highland Subdivision

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$14,971

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Single Family For Sale
  • Style: Cape Cod, Ranch
  • Sq Ft Est Heated Above Grade: 3750
  • Public Record Living Room Sq Ft: 4666
  • Total Sq Ft: 3750
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Nearby Amenities: Golf Course, Lake, Library, Medical Facilities, Park, Playground/Tot Lot, Public Rec Facilities, Tennis Courts
  • Direct Waterfront: No
  • Home Warranty Offered: No
  • Public Record Gross Sq Ft: 4666
  • Tax Year Updated Dt: 07/19/2021
  • Directions: GPS Friendly. At the end of the driveway, bear right to the house.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Total Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Attic Description: Walk-up, Floored, Storage Space
  • Basement Description: Full With Walk-Out, Unfinished
  • Interior Amenities: Auto Garage Door Opener, Central Vacuum, Open Floor Plan, Security System
  • Appliances: Cook Top, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
  • Additional Rooms: Mud Room, Roughed-In Bath, Sitting Room
  • Laundry Room Location: Conveniently located in the Mudroom
  • Laundry Room Info: Main Level
  • Attic: Yes
  • Street Number Modifier: 74

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Patio, Underground Utilities
  • Exterior Siding: Wood
  • Foundation Type: Concrete
  • Roof Information: Asphalt Shingle
  • Swimming Pool: No
  • Construction Description: Frame

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Parking Info: Attached Garage
  • Garages Number: 2
  • Driveway Type: Shared

Utilities

  • Cooling System: Central Air
  • Heat Type: Hydro Air
  • Heat Fuel Type: Oil
  • Fuel Tank Location: In Basement
  • Hot Water Description: Tankless Hotwater
  • Water Source: Public Water Connected
  • Sewer: Public Sewer Connected

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA: No
  • Special Association Assessment Y: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Lot Info

  • Acres: 3.0100
  • Lot Description: Rear Lot, Secluded, Level Lot
  • Zoning: R15

Tax Info

  • Tax Year: July 2021-June 2022
  • Property Tax: 14971
  • Total Assessed Value: 427630
  • Mil Rate Base: 35.010
  • Mil Rate Total: 35.010
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 1033617

MLS Schools

  • Elementary School: Per Board of Ed
  • High School: Per Board of Ed

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 28, 2025
Closed on
Jul 9, 2025
Sold by
Lavigne Kevin and Lavigne Michelle B
Bought by
Frederick Kevin and Frederick Lorraine
Seller's Agent
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Lauren Freedman
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$699,900
Sold Price
$700,000
Premium/Discount to List
$100
0.01%
Views
378

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.50%
Original Mortgage
$420,000
Outstanding Balance
$420,000
Interest Rate
6.89%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$279,789

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2021
Closed on
Nov 23, 2021
Sold by
Mcginley Barbara M
Bought by
Lavigne Kevin and Lavigne Michelle B
Seller's Agent
Angela Aresco
Carl Guild & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Amy Rio
Executive Real Estate Inc.
List Price
$595,000
Sold Price
$590,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-0.84%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.82%
Original Mortgage
$603,570
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2020
Sold by
Mcginley Barbara
Bought by
Mcginley Lt
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $700,000 --
Warranty Deed $700,000 --
Warranty Deed $590,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $590,000 None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $420,000 New Conventional
Closed $420,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $603,570 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Sold $700,000 0.0% $187 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $699,900 +18.6% $187 / Sq Ft
11/23/2021 11/23/21 Sold $590,000 +0.9% $157 / Sq Ft
09/06/2021 09/06/21 Pending -- -- --
08/27/2021 08/27/21 Price Changed $585,000 -1.7% $156 / Sq Ft
08/09/2021 08/09/21 Price Changed $595,000 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
08/09/2021 08/09/21 For Sale $595,000 +0.8% $159 / Sq Ft
07/23/2021 07/23/21 Off Market $590,000 -- --
05/19/2021 05/19/21 For Sale $649,900 -- $173 / Sq Ft
Source: SmartMLS

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 $14,543 $423,990 $60,480 $363,510
2023 $13,763 $423,990 $60,480 $363,510
2022 $14,544 $448,350 $62,230 $386,120
2021 $14,971 $427,630 $69,160 $358,470
2020 $14,702 $427,630 $69,160 $358,470
2019 $14,458 $427,630 $69,160 $358,470
2018 $14,458 $427,630 $69,160 $358,470
2017 $14,103 $427,630 $69,160 $358,470
2016 $13,424 $412,930 $86,450 $326,480
2015 $13,354 $412,930 $86,450 $326,480
2014 $13,123 $412,930 $86,450 $326,480
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: SmartMLS

MLS Number: 170400595

SmartMLS

APN: PORT-000030-000000-000003