278 Danforth Street

Closed 1/28/22
Closed 1/28/22
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$480,000
1,656 sqft
278 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04102
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.03 acresLot Size
1890Year Built
$290/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

West End 2-unit, great for owner occupied or investor! In need of some TLC. Long term tenants in place for many years. Gas with oil backup can be separated for each unit. Separate electric. Tons of potential in great location!West End 2-unit, great for owner occupied or investor! In need of some TLC. Long term tenants in place for many years. Gas with oil backup can be separated for each unit. Separate electric. Tons of potential in great location!
  • Listed by: Kathryn Townsend 207.232.8668 KTownsend@TownsendRE.com • Townsend Real Estate
Listing closed: 01/28/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1513422

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$550,000

Avg days on market

92

Sale-to-list ratio

98.9%

Portland, ME

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Property Information for 278 Danforth Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,030 / year
  • MLS Type: Multi-Family
  • County: Cumberland County
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Style: New Englander
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R6
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Lot Size: 0.03 AC / 1,306 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Intown, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Page: 15
  • Directions: From Longfellow Square take State Street for 0.3 miles, turn right on Danforth Street. In 0.4 miles property will be on left.
  • Latitude: 43.646664
  • Longitude: -$70.27
  • Transportation: Major Road Access, Public Transport Access
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: PTLD-000057-F000002-000001
  • Tax Lot: 2
  • Tax Block: F
  • Tax Book Number: 6760
  • Tax Map Number: 57
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,030.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size Area: 0.03
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1306.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • SqFt Source: Public Records
  • Site: Level, Open, Sidewalks
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1656.0
  • Building Area Total: 1656.0
  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1890
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Materials: Brick/Mortar
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Stories: 2
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $301.33
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Gas Natural, Oil
  • # Heating Units: 2
  • # Water Heaters: 1
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Natural - On Site
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Tank
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Basement: Interior, Brick/Mortar, Full
  • Basement: Full, Brick/Mortar
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Direct Vent Furnace
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • # of 2 BD Units: 2
  • Number Of Units Total: 2
Income & Expenses
  • Gross Income: $19,200.00
  • Operating Expense: $10,900.00
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 278 Danforth Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 28, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482626820

$480,000—
Jan 28, 2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1513422

$480,000—
Dec 16, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1513422

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/28/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1482626820

$480,000
01/28/2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1513422

$480,000
12/16/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1513422

—

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

Public Records for 278 Danforth Street

Taxable ValueLand$357,200Additions$303,900Total$661,100
Tax Record2025$7,920 ($660 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,656 SqFtStories2Lot Size1,498 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1890Year Renovated1890CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:057 B:F002001

Schools near 278 Danforth Street

This home is within Portland Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public - PK to 5
King Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Casco Bay High School
Public - 9 to 12
Deering High School
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

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 278 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
$480,000
–
1,656
1,306
276 1/2 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
–
–
2
1,478
2,662
276 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
$550,000
4
2
1,310
1,464
276 A Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
$320,000
–
1,478
2,613
276 B Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
$550,000
3
1,546
3,049
273 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
–
–
3
3,203
7,597

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