NOT LISTED FOR SALE

Estimated Value: $1,265,000 - $2,023,000

7 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,726 Sq Ft
$327/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2013

Last sale price $860,000 $182 Per Sq Ft

Est. 80% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,423/month

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Country Club
  • 0.2 Acre Lot
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2013

Historic - Updated - Livable. We are pleased to offer the incomparable Captain John W. Deering House. Designed by John Calvin Stevens for a merchant & former mayor at the height of his wealth. Once in a generation opportunity. See website for details.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tom Landry

Benchmark Real Estate Listed on: 03/29/2013

Last Buyer's Agent

John Herrigel

Portside Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,560

Year Built

  • Built in 1893

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Slate Roof
  • Masonry

Interior Spaces

  • 4,726 Sq Ft Home
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Living Room with Fireplace
  • Dining Room with Fireplace
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Home Security System
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Gas Range
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • Fireplace in Primary Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on upper level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • Property is near a golf course
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • City Lot

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 6 / B
  • Assessor Parcel Number 89West StreetPortland63B6

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • West End, Historic District Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,560

Year Built

Built in 1893

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.2
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: West End, Historic District
  • Directions: Congress St to State St to Pine St to West St
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4726.0
  • Architectural Style: Other Style
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1893
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.2
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 5.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4726.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Security System: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Natural: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: 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
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace14: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Exterior:Brick: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace8: Yes
  • Amenities:In-Law Apartment: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
  • Roof:Slate: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace10: Yes
  • Construction:Masonry: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace15: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 3:Wood Burning Fireplace3: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 5:Wood Burning Fireplace5: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 4:Wood Burning Fireplace4: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal
  • Has Basement: Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, Attic, Bathtub, In-Law Floorplan, Other, Pantry, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped, Historic District, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Brick, Masonry
  • Foundation Details: Granite, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Roof: Slate
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Upper Level, Washer Hookup
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8712.0
  • Parcel #: 89West StreetPortland63B6
  • Zoning: Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12560.0
  • Tax Block: B
  • Tax Book Number: 10045
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Map Number: 63
  • Tax Year: 12

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 29, 2013
Closed on
Jul 8, 2013
Sold by
Murray Peter L and Murray Deborah D
Bought by
Bensen Michael and Wilbur Kara
Seller's Agent
Tom Landry
Benchmark Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Herrigel
Portside Real Estate Group
List Price
$895,000
Sold Price
$860,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$35,000
-3.91%
Total Days on Market
6
Current Estimated Value
$1,544,659

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$684,659
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.14%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Bensen Michael -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Bensen Michael $150,000
Closed Bensen Michael $150,000
Previous Owner Murray Peter L $100,000
Previous Owner Murray Peter L $50,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2013 06/28/13 Sold $860,000 -3.9% $182 / Sq Ft
04/05/2013 04/05/13 Pending -- -- --
03/29/2013 03/29/13 For Sale $895,000 -- $189 / 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 $21,325 $1,420,700 $391,800 $1,028,900
2023 $20,472 $1,420,700 $391,800 $1,028,900
2022 $19,336 $1,420,700 $391,800 $1,028,900
2021 $18,455 $1,420,700 $391,800 $1,028,900
2020 $15,557 $667,400 $285,200 $382,200
2019 $15,557 $667,400 $285,200 $382,200
2018 $14,449 $667,400 $285,200 $382,200
2017 $14,449 $667,400 $285,200 $382,200
2016 $14,089 $667,400 $285,200 $382,200
2015 $13,768 $667,400 $285,200 $382,200
2014 $13,348 $667,400 $285,200 $382,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1084965

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000063-000000-B006001