NOT LISTED FOR SALE

79 Fessenden St Portland, ME 04103

Oakdale Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $732,000 - $924,644

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,421 Sq Ft
$347/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 21, 2013

Last sale price $333,250 $138 Per Sq Ft

Est. 150% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,187/month

122 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Country Club
  • Property is near public transit
  • 3-minute walk to Fesseden Park

About This Home

As of November 2013

Incredible Home - Amazing Opportunity! Historic 4 bedroom Victorian w/ lovely original details, stained & wavy glass windows, fireplace... Super efficient gas heat, garage, perennial gardens, desirable King Middle School / USM area. Priced below market!!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Landry

Benchmark Real Estate Listed on: 06/20/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

Paul McKee

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,375

Year Built

  • Built in 1922

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Victorian Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,421 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Location

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Gas Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 18 / B
  • Assessor Parcel Number 79Fessenden StreetPortland117B18

Community Details

Recreation

  • Country Club

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,375

Year Built

Built in 1922

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Deering Ave to Fessenden St (near USM & Maine Law)
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2421.0
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Storm Windows, Storm Doors, Insulated Foundation
  • Year Built: 1922
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.14
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2421.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Natural: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:BrickMortar2: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Windows: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, Attic, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, 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
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water
  • 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: 6098.4
  • Parcel #: 79Fessenden StreetPortland117B18
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5375.0
  • Tax Block: B
  • Tax Book Number: 25051
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Map Number: 117
  • Tax Year: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2013
Closed on
Dec 4, 2013
Sold by
Pottle Melissa A
Bought by
Miller Nathan C
Seller's Agent
Tom Landry
Benchmark Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Paul McKee
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$399,900
Sold Price
$333,250
Premium/Discount to List
-$66,650
-16.67%
Current Estimated Value
$832,379

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$499,129
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.20%
Original Mortgage
$281,400
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 21, 2013
Sold by
Haapala Brian R
Bought by
Pottle Melissa A and Lumb Andrew T

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2007
Sold by
Balano 3Rd James W and Tous Anna L
Bought by
Pottle Melissa A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$197,500
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
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
Miller Nathan C -- --
Pottle Melissa A -- --
Pottle Melissa A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Miller Nathan C $245,000
Closed Miller Nathan C $268,000
Closed Miller Nathan C $281,400
Previous Owner Pottler Melissa A $194,000
Previous Owner Pottle Melissa A $196,000
Previous Owner Pottle Melissa A $197,500
Previous Owner Balano James W $162,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/21/2013 11/21/13 Sold $333,250 -16.7% $138 / Sq Ft
10/21/2013 10/21/13 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2013 06/20/13 For Sale $399,900 -- $165 / 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 $7,562 $503,800 $92,800 $411,000
2023 $7,260 $503,800 $92,800 $411,000
2022 $6,857 $503,800 $92,800 $411,000
2021 $6,372 $490,500 $92,800 $397,700
2020 $6,890 $295,600 $87,300 $208,300
2019 $6,890 $295,600 $87,300 $208,300
2018 $6,645 $295,600 $87,300 $208,300
2017 $6,400 $295,600 $87,300 $208,300
2016 $6,240 $295,600 $87,300 $208,300
2015 $6,098 $295,600 $87,300 $208,300
2014 $5,912 $295,600 $87,300 $208,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2013

    Tom Landry

    Benchmark Real Estate

  • Paul McKee

    Buyer's Agent in 2013

    Paul McKee

    Keller Williams Realty

    (207) 831-3929

    58 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1098246

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000117-000000-B018001

Maine Cumberland County Portland 04103 Oakdale

79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME

This home is located at 79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME 04103 since 20 June 2013 and is currently estimated at $840,911, approximately $347 per square foot. This property was built in 1922. 79 Fessenden St is a home located in Cumberland County with nearby schools including Ocean Avenue Elementary School, King Middle School, and Baxter Academy for Tech & Sciences.

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