261 Danforth Street

Closed 1/4/17

Sold

Last Sold Price

$510,000

3 baths3,150 sqft

261 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04102

Multi FamilyProperty Type

0.07 acresLot Size

1882Year Built

$162/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

West End 3 unit with parking and a perfect urban yard. First and second floor units are large 3 bedrooms; the 3rd is a super cute studio. While not aspiring to West End grandeur, this is a very well maintained building that is easy to own, to live in, and to rent. Open showing Friday 11/18 from 10-11am.West End 3 unit with parking and a perfect urban yard. First and second floor units are large 3 bedrooms; the 3rd is a super cute studio. While not aspiring to West End grandeur, this is a very well maintained building that is easy to own, to live in, and to rent. Open showing Friday 11/18 from 10-11am.

Listed by: Briton Vitalius 207.541.3755 brit@vitalius.com • Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC
Listed by: Christopher Sullivan 207.541.3755 chris@vitalius.com • Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC

Listing closed: 01/04/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1288472

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 261 Danforth Street

Property Details

Taxes: $5,950 / year
MLS Type: Multi-Family
County: Cumberland County
Architectural Style: Other
Style: Other
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: R6

Building Information

Stories: 3
Residences: 3
Year Built: 1882
Lot Size: 0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Intown, Near Shopping

Page: 219
Latitude: 43.647266
Longitude: -$70.27
Transportation: Major Road Access, Public Transport Access

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: PTLD-000057-000000-B022001

Tax Lot: 22
Tax Block: B
Tax Book Number: 29662
Tax Map Number: 57
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $5,950.00

Parking

Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Off Street
Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street

Has Attached Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Public Transit
Lot Size Acres: 0.07

Lot Size Area: 0.07
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 3049.2
Lot Size Units: Acres
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
Roads: Paved, Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage: false
SqFt Source: Public Records
Site: Level, Sidewalks

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 3150.0
Building Area Total: 3150.0

Property Type: Multi-Family
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1882

Building Features

Levels: Multi-Level
Levels: Multi-Level

Foundation Details: Stone
Foundation Materials: Stone
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Color: Yellow
Stories: 2
Stories Total: 3

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $161.90

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Gas Natural
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: Natural - On Site
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Fencing: Fenced

Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Driveway: Gravel

Interior Features

Amenities: Fence
Bathrooms Full: 3

Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Has Fireplace: No
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Hot Water, Forced Air, Hot Air
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood

Multi Family

Multi Family Information

# of 1 BD Units: 1
# of 3 BD Units: 2

Number Of Units Total: 3

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No

Tenant Information

Occupant Type: No

Property History for 261 Danforth Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 4, 2017	Sold Maine Listings #1288472	$510,000	—
Nov 22, 2016	Pending Maine Listings #1288472		—
Nov 16, 2016	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1288472	$499,000	—
Dec 15, 1998	Sold Maine Listings #256825	$127,000	—
Sep 28, 1998	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #256825		—
Sep 23, 1998	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #256825	$129,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/04/2017	Sold Maine Listings #1288472	$510,000
11/22/2016	Pending Maine Listings #1288472	—
11/16/2016	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1288472	$499,000
12/15/1998	Sold Maine Listings #256825	$127,000
09/28/1998	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #256825	—
09/23/1998	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #256825	$129,000

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

Public Records for 261 Danforth Street

Taxable ValueLand$387,500Additions$463,200Total$850,700

Tax Record2025$10,191 ($849 / month)

Home Facts

Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,726 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,726 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,149 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1882Year Renovated1882CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:057 B:B022001

Schools near 261 Danforth Street

This home is within Portland Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
3/10	Howard C Reiche Community School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.2 mi
2/10	King Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	3.7 mi
2/10	Deering High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.2 mi
4/10	Portland High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.9 mi
NR	Sonlight Christian School	Private - Nearby school	3 to 12	0.1 mi
NR	East School	Private - Nearby school	5 to 8	1.0 mi
NR	Waynflete School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 12	0.2 mi


Rating	School	Distance
3/10	Howard C Reiche Community School PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.2 mi
2/10	King Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	3.7 mi
2/10	Deering High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.2 mi
4/10	Portland High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.9 mi
NR	Sonlight Christian School Private3 to 12 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	East School Private5 to 8 Nearby school	1.0 mi
NR	Waynflete School PrivatePK to 12 Nearby school	0.2 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: 261 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102	$510,000	–	3	3,150	3,049
263 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102	$355,000	3	1	1,120	2,613
259 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	–	3	2,997	4,940
12 Taylor Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	–	–	12,676	5,998
8 Taylor Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	–	–	7,371	4,905
18 Taylor Street, Unit 1, Portland, ME 04102	–	1	1	1,181	–
18 Taylor Street, Unit 2, Portland, ME 04102	–	2	1	1,181	–
18 Taylor Street, Unit 3, Portland, ME 04102	–	2	1	1,181	–
18 Taylor Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	–	–	–	–
269 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102	$465,000	–	2	2,941	3,484
258 Danforth Street, Unit 2, Portland, ME 04102	$559,000	2	2	1,240	–
258 Danforth Street, Unit 6, Portland, ME 04102	$215,000	2	2	1,237	–
258 Danforth Street, Unit 5, Portland, ME 04102	$373,500	2	2	1,118	–
258 Danforth Street, Unit 3, Portland, ME 04102	$289,000	2	2	1,180	–
258 Danforth Street, Unit 4, Portland, ME 04102	$600,000	2	2	1,237	–
258 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	–	–	–	–

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