$492,000
SOLD JUN 24, 2021

79 Congress St Unit 1 Portland, ME 04101

East End Neighborhood
1 Bed
1 Bath
869 Sq Ft
$295/mo HOA Fee

Recently Sold

$566 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room
  • Public Beach
  • Cooling Available
  • 4-minute walk to Fort Sumner Park

About This Home

As of September 2023

In the heart of Munjoy Hill on Portland's East End, your urban oasis awaits! A flexible floor plan allows for 1-2 bedrooms, features an open concept kitchen/living area and all of the comfort of living in a freshly remodeled home with parking. Living on Portland's East End is all about the lifestyle; You are steps to one of the most gorgeous parks in New England, some of the best local shops and restaurants in Maine and you have easy access to the extensive Portland Trail's system. Make 79 Congress St your new home today and you could be catching the sunrise from the Eastern Prom before the 4th of July!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Katie Brooke

Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC Listed on: 05/20/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Erin Oldham Susan Kendeigh

Portside Real Estate Group

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,070

Year Built

  • Built in 1868

Lot Details

  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped

HOA Fees

  • $295 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Concrete Fiber Board Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 869 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Gas Range
  • Microwave

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 1 Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heat Pump System
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • City Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • No Rentals Allowed
  • Tax Lot 19
  • Assessor Parcel Number PTLD-000014-F000015-000791

Community Details

Overview

  • 3 Buildings
  • 2 Units

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,070

Year Built

Built in 1868

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$295 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Eastern Prom to Congress St.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 869.0
  • Architectural Style: Townhouse
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1868
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 869.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Location Information:Association Fee: 295.0
  • Location Information:Fee Frequency Paid: Monthly
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Condominium:Unit Type: Condo
  • Condominium:FHA Certification2: No
  • Condominium:Rental Allowed: No
  • Condominium:Units in Building: 2
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiant: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Equipment:Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
  • Condominium:Total Units4: 6
  • Condominium:_pound_ of Buildings: 3
  • Style:Townhouse: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Condominium
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Buildings: 3
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 1
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: Shower, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Landscaped, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Paved, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant, Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee: 295.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Parcel #: PTLD-000014-F000015-000791
  • Zoning: R-6

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 6

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7070.0
  • Tax Book Number: 35557
  • Tax Lot: 19
  • Tax Map Number: 14
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2023
Closed on
Sep 12, 2023
Sold by
Michaud Robert
Bought by
Adam Jessica N and Piscopo Amy N
Seller's Agent
Erin Oldham Susan Kendeigh
Portside Real Estate Group
Buyer's Agent
Ryan FitzGerald
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$565,000
Sold Price
$610,000
Premium/Discount to List
$45,000
7.96%
Current Estimated Value
$655,300

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,300
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.58%
Original Mortgage
$355,000
Outstanding Balance
$349,716
Interest Rate
6.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$253,253
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $610,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $355,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $442,800 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Previous Owner $249,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/12/2023 09/12/23 Sold $610,000 +8.0% $702 / Sq Ft
08/10/2023 08/10/23 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2023 08/07/23 For Sale $565,000 +14.8% $650 / Sq Ft
06/24/2021 06/24/21 Sold $492,000 +3.6% $566 / Sq Ft
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Pending -- -- --
05/20/2021 05/20/21 For Sale $475,000 +14.5% $547 / Sq Ft
04/03/2019 04/03/19 Sold $415,000 -7.8% $478 / Sq Ft
03/09/2019 03/09/19 Pending -- -- --
01/21/2019 01/21/19 For Sale $450,000 -- $518 / 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 $6,300 $419,700 $83,940 $335,760
2023 $6,048 $419,700 $83,940 $335,760
2022 $5,712 $419,700 $83,940 $335,760
2021 $5,452 $419,700 $83,940 $335,760
2020 $7,070 $303,300 $60,700 $242,600
2019 $7,070 $303,300 $60,700 $242,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1492437

Maine Listings

APN: 014 F015791