1789 Congress Street

Closed 8/19/16
Closed 8/19/16
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Exterior Back
Kitchen
Kitchen
Living Room
Gas Stove
Second Floor Bath
Master Bedroom
Bedroom
Laundry Area
Large Deck and View of the River
Large Deck
By the River
Birdhouse by the river
One Car Garage
Driveway View
Sold
Last Sold Price
$210,000
2 beds941 sqft
1789 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.16 acresLot Size
1900Year Built
$223/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Located in historic Stroudwater village, this cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is filled with charm. Relax on the expansive deck overlooking a large backyard. And it overlooks 100'+/- of waterfront on the Stroudwater River! Bring your kayak or your canoe and enjoy the peacefulness of the river and the abundant wildlife. Includes a 1 car detached garage.Located in historic Stroudwater village, this cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bath cottage is filled with charm. Relax on the expansive deck overlooking a large backyard. And it overlooks 100'+/- of waterfront on the Stroudwater River! Bring your kayak or your canoe and enjoy the peacefulness of the river and the abundant wildlife. Includes a 1 car detached garage.
  • Listed by: Joyce Milliken 207.228.4291 JOYCE.MILLIKEN@NEMOVES.COM • Coldwell Banker Realty
Listing closed: 08/19/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1266145

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Property Information for 1789 Congress Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,091 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Cumberland County
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Style: New Englander
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: RA
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Historic District, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town
  • Page: 145
  • Directions: Congress Street towards Maine Mall, home second on right just after Westbrook Street intersection.
  • Latitude: 43.6572
  • Longitude: -$70.31
  • Water Frontage Owned: 100.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $100.00
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Body Name: Stroudwater River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: B-5
  • Tax Book Number: 25307
  • Tax Map Number: 218
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,091.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Sidewalks, Historic District, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6969.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 82.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Sidewalks, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 761.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 180.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 941.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1900
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: Green
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $223.17
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, River/Brook/Stream
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Equipment: Cable
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Radiator, Hot Water
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Gas Fireplace
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1789 Congress Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 19, 2016

Sold

Maine Listings #1266145

$210,000—
Jul 14, 2016

Pending

Maine Listings #1266145

—
May 25, 2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1266145

$199,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/19/2016

Sold

Maine Listings #1266145

$210,000
07/14/2016

Pending

Maine Listings #1266145

—
05/25/2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1266145

$199,900

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

Public Records for 1789 Congress Street

Taxable ValueLand$167,900Additions$227,400Total$395,300
Tax Record2025$4,736 ($395 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt761 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt761 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,035 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:218 B:B005001

Schools near 1789 Congress Street

This home is within Portland Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Amanda C Rowe School
Public - PK to 5
King Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Deering High School
Public - 9 to 12
Portland High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Amanda C Rowe School
PublicPK to 5

King Middle School
Public6 to 8

Deering High School
Public9 to 12

Portland High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1789 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
$210,000
2
941
6,969
1795 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
$380,000
–
2,048
10,018
1799 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
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2
1
868
10,498
1312 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102
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2
1
1,092
15,886
1288 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102
$253,500
3
1,344
12,196
1282 Westbrook Street, Portland, ME 04102
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4
1.5
3,030
28,401

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