243 Spring St

846 Sq. Ft.
$520 / Sq. Ft.
846
Sq. Ft.
$520
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Move-in ready Single-family home on the Portland Peninsula, a rare opportunity to own a home in the middle of the West End. Lots of possibilities for expansion (check with the planning department, of course) or have fun renovating the existing space to your taste. Full basement, a walking score of 92/100 that puts the entire city at your disposal, and a backyard for entertaining or gardening. Perhaps use the improved lot to create your dream space with a complete rebuild? This cute and inviting home...Move-in ready Single-family home on the Portland Peninsula, a rare opportunity to own a home in the middle of the West End. Lots of possibilities for expansion (check with the planning department, of course) or have fun renovating the existing space to your taste. Full basement, a walking score of 92/100 that puts the entire city at your disposal, and a backyard for entertaining or gardening. Perhaps use the improved lot to create your dream space with a complete rebuild? This cute and inviting home sits only a few steps from Reiche school, as well as an easy walk to Waynflete school, the waterside Harbor View Park, and to Longfellow Square, where fun, culture and restaurants abound.
  1. Listed by Jean Murphy Richard Murphy • Harborview Properties, Inc.
    P: (207)-712-4796 C: (207)-712-4796 murphyteam@harborviewproperties.com

Property Details for 243 Spring Street

Architectural Style
Cottage
Style
Cottage
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Res
LISTING CLOSED: 05/01/2023 12:00 AM

Property Details for 243 Spring Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1553350
Days on Market8
Taxes$4,339 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1915
Lot Size0.02 AC / 871 SF
CountyCumberland County

Location

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Sold By Harborview Properties, Inc.

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Building Information for 243 Spring Street

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size0.02 AC / 871 SF

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$2,554 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,193

Property Taxes

$362

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 243 Spring Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Intown, Neighborhood
  • Page: 197
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Latitude: 43.64909
  • Longitude: -$70.27
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: PTLD-000056-G000048-000001
  • Tax Lot: 48
  • Tax Block: 6
  • Tax Book Number: 31248
  • Tax Map Number: 56
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,339.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: No Parking, No Driveway
  • Parking: No Parking
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 0.02
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 871.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Site: Level, Open, Sidewalks
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 846.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 846.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1915
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Materials: Brick/Mortar
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $531.91
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: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: No Driveway
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Fence, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Direct Vent Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 243 Spring Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 1, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510048121

$440,000
May 1, 2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1553350

$440,000
Mar 20, 2023

Pending

Maine Listings #1553350

DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/01/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510048121

$440,000
05/01/2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1553350

$440,000
03/20/2023

Pending

Maine Listings #1553350

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

Public Records for 243 Spring Street

Taxable ValueLand$254,100Additions$190,500Total$444,600
Tax Record2025$5,326 ($444 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt846 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt846 SqFtStories1Lot Size1,816 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1915CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:056 B:G048001

Schools near 243 Spring Street

This home is within Portland Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Howard C Reiche Community School
PublicPK to 5

King Middle School
Public6 to 8

Casco Bay High School
Public9 to 12

Deering 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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