Last Sold Price
4 beds2,039 sqft$186/sqft
121 Read St, Portland, ME 04103

Description

Back Cove Beauty, 5 minutes to the Boulevard! Charming, sunny, 1910 colonial. Gracious easy living. 4 bedrooms, w/elegant large windows and lots of light. 2.5 baths. Over 2,000 Square feet of living space. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. LR w/wood burning fireplace. DR, Sunroom on FF makes perfect playroom/office w/ 1/2 bath, overlooking back deck. 3 bedrooms and full bath on 2nd floor. 3rd floor offers master suite and full bath with skylight. Roomy private rear garden with garage. Parks, nearby.Back Cove Beauty, 5 minutes to the Boulevard! Charming, sunny, 1910 colonial. Gracious easy living. 4 bedrooms, w/elegant large windows and lots of light. 2.5 baths. Over 2,000 Square feet of living space. Gleaming hardwood floors throughout. LR w/wood burning fireplace. DR, Sunroom on FF makes perfect playroom/office w/ 1/2 bath, overlooking back deck. 3 bedrooms and full bath on 2nd floor. 3rd floor offers master suite and full bath with skylight. Roomy private rear garden with garage. Parks, nearby.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/26/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Deborah Barouch • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (207) 879-9800 klrw318@kw.com

Property Details for 121 Read Street

Status
MLS #
1332367
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$5,473 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1910
Lot Size
0.19 AC / 8,276 SF
Architectural Style
Colonial
Style
Colonial
Subdivision Name
Back Cove
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$520,000

Avg days on market

41

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

Portland, ME

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Location

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Sold By Harborview Properties, Inc.

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Building Information for 121 Read Street

Stories-Year Built1910Building Size-Lot Size0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

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$2,388 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,931

Property Taxes

$456

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 121 Read Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • Page: 284
  • Directions: Ocean Ave. to Read street. [opposite Cheverus high school]
  • Latitude: 43.682074
  • Longitude: -$70.28
  • Transportation: Major Road Access, Near Airport, Public Transport Access
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Tax Block: H
  • Tax Book Number: 19785
  • Tax Map Number: 141
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,473.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Paved
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Area: 0.19
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 8276.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Sidewalks, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2039.0
  • Building Area Total: 2039.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1910
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: white
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $186.37
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Gas Natural
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Natural - On Site
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Fence, Other Amenities, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 3: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Steam, Radiator
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Upper
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Built-Ins, Skylight, Heat Stove, Full Bath, Suite, Walk-in Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet, Full Bath
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Den
  • Den: Den
  • Den Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Built-Ins, Dining Area
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Island
  • Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Built-Ins, Wood Burning Fireplace
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 121 Read Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 26, 2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1332367

$380,000
Dec 6, 2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1332367

Nov 26, 2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1332367

$349,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/26/2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1332367

$380,000
12/06/2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1332367

11/26/2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1332367

$349,900

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 121 Read Street

Taxable ValueLand$172,700Additions$540,600Total$713,300
Tax Record2025$8,545 ($712 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,971 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,971 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,586 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1910Year Renovated1910CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:141 B:H007001

Schools near 121 Read Street

This home is within Portland Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ocean Avenue School
PublicK to 5

Lyman Moore Middle School
Public6 to 8

Deering High School
Public9 to 12

Casco Bay High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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