NOT LISTED FOR SALE

8 Forest Ave Southwest Harbor, ME 04679

Estimated Value: $458,000 - $683,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
$509/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 29, 2015

Last sale price $189,000 $172 Per Sq Ft

Est. 196% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,404/month

415 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Country Club
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA
  • Pemetic Elementary School Rated A-
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Home Office

About This Home

As of October 2015

Three bedroom one bath home with 3 season porch. Enjoy the convenience of in-Town living! Two-car garage and double driveways.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andy Pooler

Swan Agency Real Estate Listed on: 07/21/2014

Co-Listed By

Jane Pooler

Swan Agency Real Estate

Last Buyer's Agent

Jane Pooler

Swan Agency Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,143

Year Built

  • Built in 1927

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Res 1

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Electric Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Parking

  • Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Driveway

Location

  • Property is near a golf course
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 67
  • Assessor Parcel Number 8Forest AvenueSouthwes667

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,143

Year Built

Built in 1927

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1619
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-276-5080
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Entering S W Harbor go right on Forest Ave and look for #8 on the right
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1100.0
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Year Built: 1927
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.2
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1100.0
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Condominium:Rental Allowed: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Has Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open Lot, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Parcel #: 8Forest AvenueSouthwes667
  • Zoning: Res 1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2143.0
  • Tax Book Number: 4002
  • Tax Lot: 67
  • Tax Map Number: 6
  • Tax Year: 2014

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 21, 2014
Closed on
Oct 30, 2015
Sold by
May Haywood G and Vendrell Virginia M
Bought by
Harris Wanda and Harris Stuart
Seller's Agent
Andy Pooler
Swan Agency Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Jane Pooler
Swan Agency Real Estate
List Price
$229,000
Sold Price
$189,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$40,000
-17.47%
Current Estimated Value
$559,642

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$370,642
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.79%
Original Mortgage
$151,200
Outstanding Balance
$122,324
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$304,284
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 Wanda -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Harris Wanda $151,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
10/29/2015 10/29/15 Sold $189,000 -17.5% $172 / Sq Ft
09/10/2015 09/10/15 Pending -- -- --
07/21/2014 07/21/14 For Sale $229,000 -- $208 / 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 $3,437 $381,000 $200,800 $180,200
2023 $2,834 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2022 $2,562 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2021 $2,555 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2020 $2,508 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2019 $23,796 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2018 $2,374 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2017 $2,241 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2016 $2,241 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2015 $2,241 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2014 $2,241 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
2013 $2,241 $174,300 $93,200 $81,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • A

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Andy Pooler

    Swan Agency Real Estate

  • J

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2015

    Jane Pooler

    Swan Agency Real Estate

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1146394

Maine Listings

APN: SOUR-000006-000000-000067

Maine Hancock County Southwest Harbor 04679

8 Forest Ave, Southwest Harbor, ME

This home is located at 8 Forest Ave, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679 since 21 July 2014 and is currently estimated at $559,642, approximately $508 per square foot. This property was built in 1927. 8 Forest Ave is a home located in Hancock County with nearby schools including Pemetic Elementary School and Mt. Desert Island High School.

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