1277 Forest Ave

Portland, ME 04103

$372,000
Last Sold Price
2
Beds
984 Sq. Ft.
$378 / Sq. Ft.
984
Sq. Ft.
$378
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 10/20/23
Closed 10/20/23
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Description

Located at the intersection of suburban & urban, close & connected, potential & possibilities is a turn-key home that offers move-in ready quality and so much more. After a decade+ of ownership and countless hours of restoration and renovation the current owners took a once tired home and made it terrific. From the roof, siding and windows to the super efficient gas heat and room by room updates the historic charm is back and better. This is truly a house you can move into and enjoy day one - with...Located at the intersection of suburban & urban, close & connected, potential & possibilities is a turn-key home that offers move-in ready quality and so much more. After a decade+ of ownership and countless hours of restoration and renovation the current owners took a once tired home and made it terrific. From the roof, siding and windows to the super efficient gas heat and room by room updates the historic charm is back and better. This is truly a house you can move into and enjoy day one - with new paint, new appliances, re-finished floors, updated fixtures, a restored retro kitchen and more. Although the road out front is busy during the day the expansive back lot is remarkably peaceful and private day and night. Located in the desirable R5 zone this expansive .23 acre site packs an additional equity/potential punch - as you can add 2 more units. Add in a 1 car garage and a price that promises instant equity for one of Portland's best deals of '23. INVESTORS - lets do that math... Single Family + Ability to Build 2 units (all under $400K) = No Brainer. Private showings available.
  1. Listed by Thomas Landry • Benchmark Real Estate

Property Details for 1277 Forest Avenue

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
New Englander
Garage Spaces
1.00
Garage
Yes
Zoning
R5
LISTING UPDATED: 09/30/2024 10:31 PM

Property Details for 1277 Forest Avenue

StatusClosed
MLS #1567327
Days on Market51
Taxes$3,254 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF
CountyCumberland County

Location

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Building Information for 1277 Forest Avenue

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.23 AC / 10,018 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,109 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,838

Property Taxes

$271

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1277 Forest Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Zip Code: 1807
  • Directions: Intersection of Warren Ave, Forest Ave and Maggie Lane
  • Town: Portland
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04103
  • County: Cumberland
  • Geo Latitude: 43.690108
  • Geo Longitude: -70.295934
  • Tax Lot: 7
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Intown: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Location:Near Railroad: Yes
  • Location:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Location:Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes
  • Location:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Location:Suburban: Yes
  • Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Near Airport: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Rail Available: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Detached, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 40264
  • Tax Block: A
  • Tax Map Number: 292
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Parcel Number: PTLD-000292-A000007-000001
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,254.00
  • Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 984.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 984.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.23
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10018.8
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 1277
  • Property Information:Surveyed: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 5.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:Color: Kahki
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
  • Driveway:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1900
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:1 Car: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Interior Features
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Doghouse, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Storage
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Room Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Butcher Block: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First

Property History for 1277 Forest Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 20, 2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1567327

$372,000—
Oct 3, 2023

Pending

Maine Listings #1567327

—
Sep 21, 2023

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1567327

—
Sep 19, 2023

Price Change

Maine Listings #1567327

$379,000—
Aug 1, 2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1567327

$399,000—
Apr 14, 2011

Sold

Maine Listings #996359

$89,900—
Feb 25, 2011

Pending

Maine Listings #996359

—
Feb 25, 2011

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #996359

—
Nov 8, 2010

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #996359

$114,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/20/2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1567327

$372,000
10/03/2023

Pending

Maine Listings #1567327

—
09/21/2023

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1567327

—
09/19/2023

Price Change

Maine Listings #1567327

$379,000
08/01/2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1567327

$399,000
04/14/2011

Sold

Maine Listings #996359

$89,900
02/25/2011

Pending

Maine Listings #996359

—
02/25/2011

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #996359

—
11/08/2010

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #996359

$114,900

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

Public Records for 1277 Forest Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$59,200Additions$213,100Total$272,300
Tax Record2024$4,087 ($341 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt984 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt984 SqFtStories2Lot Size10,306 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:292 B:A007001

Schools near 1277 Forest Avenue

This home is within Portland Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Gerald E Talbot Community School
Public - PK to 5
Lincoln Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Casco Bay High School
Public - 9 to 12
Deering High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Gerald E Talbot Community School
PublicPK to 5

Lincoln Middle School
Public6 to 8

Casco Bay High School
Public9 to 12

Deering High School
Public9 to 12

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