137 Bancroft Street

Closed 4/8/16

Sold

Last Sold Price

$190,000

2 beds1 bath1,039 sqft$183/sqft

137 Bancroft St, Portland, ME 04102

Single FamilyProperty Type

4,791 sq ftLot Size

1957Year Built

$183/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Fantastic starter home with a comfortable floor plan. Affordable and conveniently located. Solid home with beautiful hardwood floors, a large family room with a detached heated garage with ample storage space above. Well landscaped yard. Great opportunity to stop renting & start investing in your own housing security!Fantastic starter home with a comfortable floor plan. Affordable and conveniently located. Solid home with beautiful hardwood floors, a large family room with a detached heated garage with ample storage space above. Well landscaped yard. Great opportunity to stop renting & start investing in your own housing security!

Listed by: Leonard Tracy III 207.774.4224 frontdesk@beangroup.com • Bean Group

Listing closed: 04/08/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1250619

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Median sold price

$460,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

102.4%

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Bathrooms: 941
Square Feet: 0.11
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Principal and Interest

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Property Information for 137 Bancroft Street

Property Details

Taxes: $3,231 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Cumberland County
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Style: Cape Cod
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: res

Building Information

Year Built: 1957
Lot Size: 0.11 AC / 4,791 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Near Town, Neighborhood, Suburban

Page: 240
Directions: Capisic Street to Bancroft Street tan house #137 on left. From Brighton Ave take Bancroft Street to #137 Tan house on Right.
Latitude: 43.664122
Longitude: -$70.30

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: PTLD-000193-000000-A007001

Tax Lot: A-7
Tax Book Number: 27330
Tax Map Number: 193
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $3,231.00

Parking

Parking Features: Storage Above, Heated, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached
Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces

Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached, Heated, Storage Above
Has Attached Garage: No
Has Garage: Yes

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Town, Neighborhood, Suburban
Lot Size Acres: 0.11

Lot Size Area: 0.11
Lot Size Source: Deed
Lot Size Square Feet: 4791.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Paved, Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage: false
Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1039.0
Building Area Source: Public Records

Building Area Total: 1039.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Surveyed: No
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1957

Building Features

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $182.87

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Gas Natural
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: Natural - At Street
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities On: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Pitched, Shingle

Driveway: Paved

Interior Features

Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Storage
Bathrooms Full: 1

Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedrooms Total: 2
# Full Baths Level 1: 1
Rooms Total: 6
Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Basement Entry: Interior
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Storage

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No

Property History for 137 Bancroft Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 8, 2016	Sold Maine Listings #1250619	$190,000	—
Feb 26, 2016	Pending Maine Listings #1250619		—
Feb 9, 2016	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1250619	$200,000	—
Oct 15, 2009	Sold Maine Listings #945368	$168,500	—
Aug 31, 2009	Pending Maine Listings #945368		—
Aug 31, 2009	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #945368		—
Aug 5, 2009	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #945368	$174,900	—
Nov 19, 2007	Expired Maine Listings #855774	$179,000	—
Jul 11, 2007	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #855774	$189,500	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/08/2016	Sold Maine Listings #1250619	$190,000
02/26/2016	Pending Maine Listings #1250619	—
02/09/2016	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1250619	$200,000
10/15/2009	Sold Maine Listings #945368	$168,500
08/31/2009	Pending Maine Listings #945368	—
08/31/2009	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #945368	—
08/05/2009	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #945368	$174,900
11/19/2007	Expired Maine Listings #855774	$179,000
07/11/2007	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #855774	$189,500

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

Public Records for 137 Bancroft Street

Taxable ValueLand$126,300Additions$366,300Total$492,600

Tax Record2025$5,901 ($492 / month)

Home Facts

Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,039 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,039 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,001 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1957Year Renovated1957CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:193 B:A007001

Schools near 137 Bancroft Street

This home is within Portland Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
4/10	Amanda C Rowe School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	1.2 mi
6/10	Lincoln Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.9 mi
2/10	Deering High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.6 mi
4/10	Portland High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.3 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.3 mi
NR	St. Patrick's School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi
NR	Breakwater School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
4/10	Amanda C Rowe School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	1.2 mi
6/10	Lincoln Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.9 mi
2/10	Deering High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.6 mi
4/10	Portland High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.3 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.3 mi
NR	St. Patrick's School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi
NR	Breakwater School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 137 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	$190,000	2	1	1,039	4,791
143 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	2	1	725	5,001
147 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	2	1	889	5,001
132 Wolcott Street, Portland, ME 04102	$217,500	2	2	1,030	6,969
157 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	$309,000	–	2	2,128	7,405
128 Wolcott Street, Portland, ME 04102	$232,500	4	1	1,092	6,969
125 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	3	2.5	2,068	15,002
130 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	$459,000	4	2	2,276	10,018
144 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	$365,000	3	2	1,520	8,712
122 Wolcott Street, Portland, ME 04102	$282,000	3	2	1,309	6,969
126 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	3	2	1,040	10,920
14 Benjamin Way, Portland, ME 04102	$538,283	3	3	1,756	13,503
159 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	$458,000	3	1	1,040	7,405
148 Wolcott Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	3	1.5	900	9,039
15 Benjamin Way, Portland, ME 04102	–	–	–	–	7,958
119 Bancroft Street, Portland, ME 04102	$216,000	4	–	1,620	4,791

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