37 Frances Street

Closed 6/30/17

Last Sold Price

$276,100

3 beds2 baths1,344 sqft$205/sqft

37 Frances St, Portland, ME 04102

Description

Beautifully built and well maintained, this lovely cape is move in ready! Enjoy the large sunny LR w/ wood burning frplc (new in 2014) & refinished hardwood flrs. Well laid out kitchen open to the dining area and convenient to the new deck overlooking the sunny back yard perfect options for year round entertaining. 3bdrms,2 full baths w/ new tile floors and full basement offering expansion potential. Situated on a large open lot great for gardening or just relaxing.Beautifully built and well maintained, this lovely cape is move in ready! Enjoy the large sunny LR w/ wood burning frplc (new in 2014) & refinished hardwood flrs. Well laid out kitchen open to the dining area and convenient to the new deck overlooking the sunny back yard perfect options for year round entertaining. 3bdrms,2 full baths w/ new tile floors and full basement offering expansion potential. Situated on a large open lot great for gardening or just relaxing.

LISTING CLOSED: 06/30/2017 12:00 AM

Listed by Cynthia Rague • Lucas Real Estate
P: (207) 774-4022 info@lucasrealestate.com

Property Details for 37 Frances Street

Status

Closed

MLS #

1302870

Days on Market

Taxes

$3,997 / year

HOA Fees

Condo/Co-op Fees

Property Type

Single Family

MLS Type

Residential / Single Family Residence

Year Built

1956

Lot Size

0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

County

Cumberland County

Architectural Style

Cape Cod

Style

Cape Cod

Has Waterfront

Zoning

RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$500,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

102.8%

1/37

$325,000

Sold 10/25/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,344
Square Feet: 0.13
Acres

12 Sara Lane, Portland, ME 04103

1/50

$580,000

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,274
Square Feet: 0.15
Acres

39 Edwards Street, Portland, ME 04102

1/65

$670,000

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,359
Square Feet: 0.22
Acres

27 Eastfield Road, Portland, ME 04102

1/41

$725,000

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,422
Square Feet: 0.28
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105 Revere Street, Portland, ME 04103

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Bathrooms: 1,518
Square Feet: 0.13
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Bathrooms: 1,410
Square Feet: 0.14
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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,314
Square Feet: 0.17
Acres

85 Wayside Road, Portland, ME 04102

1/39

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,526
Square Feet: 0.38
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418 Capisic Street, Portland, ME 04102

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,311
Square Feet: 0.1
Acres

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Building Information for 37 Frances Street

Stories-Year Built1956Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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$1,736 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,403

Property Taxes

$333

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Property Information for 37 Frances Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Near Shopping, Neighborhood

Page: 290
Directions: Brighton Ave to Frances St #37 on the left
Latitude: 43.659165
Longitude: -$70.29

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Tax Lot: 11

Tax Book Number: 31505
Tax Map Number: 186
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $3,997.00

Parking

Parking Features: Paved, Off Street
Parking: Off Street

Has Attached Garage: No

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Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Open, Level, Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
Lot Size Acres: 0.13

Lot Size Area: 0.13
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 5662.8
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Public
Road Frontage: false
Site: Level, Open, Sidewalks

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1344.0
Building Area Source: Public Records

Building Area Total: 1344.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1956

Building Features

Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $205.43

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Oil
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: No Gas
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Utilities On: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Shingle Siding
Roof: Shingle

Driveway: Paved

Interior Features

Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Laundry - Hookup, Storage
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer

Appliances Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Fireplaces Total: 1
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
# Full Baths Level 1: 1
# Full Baths Level 2: 1
Rooms Total: 6
Basement: Full, Bulkhead
Basement: Full
Basement Entry: Bulkhead
Has Fireplace: Yes
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Storage

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Dining Room

Dining Room: Dining Room
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area

Kitchen

Kitchen: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Laundry

Laundry Room Amenities: Washer Hookup

Living Room

Living Room: Living Room
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No

Property History for 37 Frances Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 30, 2017	Sold Maine Listings #1302870	$276,100	—
May 2, 2017	Pending Maine Listings #1302870		—
Apr 25, 2017	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1302870	$279,000	—
May 14, 2014	Sold Maine Listings #1119644	$214,900	—
Mar 24, 2014	Pending Maine Listings #1119644		—
Dec 31, 2013	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1119644	$224,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/30/2017	Sold Maine Listings #1302870	$276,100
05/02/2017	Pending Maine Listings #1302870	—
04/25/2017	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1302870	$279,000
05/14/2014	Sold Maine Listings #1119644	$214,900
03/24/2014	Pending Maine Listings #1119644	—
12/31/2013	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1119644	$224,900

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

Public Records for 37 Frances Street

Taxable ValueLand$141,000Additions$341,600Total$482,600

Tax Record2025$5,782 ($482 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,344 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,820 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1956Year Renovated1956CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:186 B:A011001

Schools near 37 Frances Street

This home is within Portland Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Ocean Avenue School	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	1.3 mi
2/10	King Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.8 mi
2/10	Deering High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.9 mi
4/10	Portland High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.6 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.6 mi
NR	St. Patrick's School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.1 mi
NR	Levey Day School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Ocean Avenue School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	1.3 mi
2/10	King Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.8 mi
2/10	Deering High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.9 mi
4/10	Portland High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.6 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.6 mi
NR	St. Patrick's School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	Levey Day School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 37 Frances Street, Portland, ME 04102	$276,100	3	2	1,344	5,662
43 Frances Street, Portland, ME 04102	$259,900	3	2	1,368	4,791
33 Frances Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	2	1.5	1,365	5,820
18 Scott Street, Portland, ME 04102	–	3	1	1,260	5,001
29 Frances Street, Portland, ME 04102	$337,000	3	1	1,478	7,405
34 Frances Street, Portland, ME 04102	$510,000	4	3	2,633	16,552
10 Scott Street, Portland, ME 04102	$570,000	–	3	2,304	5,279
8-10 Scott Street, Portland, ME 04102	$570,000	–	2	2,304	5,227
44 Whitney Avenue, Portland, ME 04102	–	–	3	3,699	3,999
40 Whitney Avenue, Portland, ME 04102	$327,000	3	2	1,582	5,662
42 Whitney Avenue, Portland, ME 04102	–	–	–	–	5,820
42-46 Whitney Avenue, Portland, ME 04102	$649,900	–	3	3,699	10,018
34 Whitney Avenue, Portland, ME 04102	–	4	2.5	2,016	5,820
48 Whitney Avenue, Portland, ME 04102	–	–	3	3,699	3,999
24 Frances Street, Portland, ME 04102	$356,000	3	2	1,748	24,829
50-52 Whitney Avenue, Portland, ME 04102	$285,600	–	3	3,699	3,920

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