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Directions: Forest Avenue between Cumberland and Portland Street. Red house across from the backside of the YMCA. Room for two cars in driveway or street parking if available.
Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1727.0
Architectural Style: Greek-Revival
Garage Yn: No
Efficiency: Tankless Water Heater, Programmable Thermostat, Energy Star Appliances, Dehumidifier
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Home Values in the Area
Source: Public Records
Average Home Value in this Area
Source: Public Records
Purchase History
Date
Type
Sale Price
Title Company
Warranty Deed
$701,250
None Available
Warranty Deed
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Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
Date
Status
Loan Amount
Loan Type
Open
$490,000
Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner
$100,000
Unknown
Previous Owner
$130,000
Unknown
Previous Owner
$90,000
Unknown
Previous Owner
$143,500
Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner
$51,000
Unknown
Previous Owner
$30,000
Unknown
Source: Public Records
Property History
Date
Event
Price
Change
Sq Ft Price
06/24/202506/24/25
Pending
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06/19/202506/19/25
For Sale
$750,000
+7.0%
$434 / Sq Ft
04/04/202204/04/22
Sold
$701,250
+3.9%
$406 / Sq Ft
02/27/202202/27/22
Pending
--
--
--
02/10/202202/10/22
For Sale
$675,000
--
$391 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings
Tax History Compared to Growth
Source: Public Records
Tax History
Year
Tax Paid
Tax AssessmentTax 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.
This home is located at 81 Forest Ave, Portland, ME 04101 and is currently priced at $701,250, approximately $406 per square foot. This property was built in 1831. 81 Forest Ave 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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