NOT LISTED FOR SALE

78 Arbutus Ave South Portland, ME 04106

Knightville Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $557,000 - $682,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,886 Sq Ft
$334/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 02, 2015

Last sale price $285,000 $151 Per Sq Ft

Est. 121% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,875/month

24 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Birmingham Covington School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of October 2015

Custom cape-style home with open concept first floor, hardwood and tile floors, master bedroom with bath, rear deck over-looking fenced yard, covered porch, quality workmanship throughout, great family neighborhood. Easy to show.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Douglas Greene

Bean Group Listed on: 07/27/2015

Last Buyer's Agent

Lisa MacDonald

ERA Today Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,272

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 4,792 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Res.

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near shops
  • Property is near a golf course
  • Suburban Location

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Zoned Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Attic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 050

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,272

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.11
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Broadway or Highland, to Anthoine, to Arbutus
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1650.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 151.11
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.11
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1650.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 236.0
  • 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
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: 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:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Location:Suburban: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Custom cape-style home with open concept first floor, hardwood and tile floors, master bedroom with bath, rear deck over looking fenced yard, covered porch, quality workmanship throughout, great family neighborhood. Easy to show.
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Finished, Full, Exterior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 236.0
  • Interior Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Shopping Mall, Suburban
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4791.6
  • Parcel #: 999999
  • Zoning: Res.

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4272.0
  • Tax Lot: 050
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2015
Closed on
Oct 5, 2015
Sold by
Gray Jennifer M and Hassencahl Steven L
Bought by
Harris Eugene R and Harris Theresa P
Seller's Agent
Douglas Greene
Bean Group
Buyer's Agent
Lisa MacDonald
ERA Today Realty
List Price
$279,900
Sold Price
$285,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.82%
Current Estimated Value
$630,844

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$345,844
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.11%
Original Mortgage
$270,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2007
Sold by
Creative Landvest Llc
Bought by
Gray Jennifer M and Hassenchal Steven L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$273,400
Interest Rate
6.41%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Harris Eugene R -- --
Gray Jennifer M -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed Harris Eugene R $270,000
Previous Owner Gray Jennifer M $273,400
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/02/2015 10/02/15 Sold $285,000 +1.8% $151 / Sq Ft
08/14/2015 08/14/15 Pending -- -- --
07/20/2015 07/20/15 For Sale $279,900 -- $148 / 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 $6,787 $514,200 $158,200 $356,000
2023 $5,581 $394,700 $97,000 $297,700
2022 $5,340 $343,200 $77,600 $265,600
2021 $4,678 $343,200 $77,600 $265,600
2020 $2,424 $249,800 $70,500 $179,300
2019 $3,884 $249,800 $70,500 $179,300
2018 $4,165 $249,800 $70,500 $179,300
2017 $4,496 $249,800 $70,500 $179,300
2016 $4,421 $249,800 $70,500 $179,300
2015 $4,347 $249,800 $70,500 $179,300
2014 $3,204 $249,800 $70,500 $179,300
2013 -- $249,800 $70,500 $179,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • D

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Douglas Greene

    Bean Group

  • L

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Lisa MacDonald

    ERA Today Realty

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1223275

Maine Listings

APN: SPOR-000024-000000-000050

Maine Cumberland County South Portland 04106 Knightville

78 Arbutus Ave, South Portland, ME

Not Listed for Sale

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