39 Read Street

Closed 3/17/22

Sold

Last Sold Price

$621,000

3 beds2 baths1,638 sqft$379/sqft

39 Read St, Portland, ME 04103

Single FamilyProperty Type

9,147 sq ftLot Size

1920Year Built

$379/sq ftPrice per sq ft

2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Picture perfect classic four square home well situated within walking distance to Payson Park and Back Cove. This bright and spacious three bedroom, one and a half bath home offers a recently updated kitchen, formal dining room, living room with wood burning fireplace and 1st floor laundry. All newer systems make this low-to-no maintenance turnkey living with a natural gas boiler from 2018 and roof from 2017. A large fenced in yard and new patio are ready for your socially distant gatherings. The...Picture perfect classic four square home well situated within walking distance to Payson Park and Back Cove. This bright and spacious three bedroom, one and a half bath home offers a recently updated kitchen, formal dining room, living room with wood burning fireplace and 1st floor laundry. All newer systems make this low-to-no maintenance turnkey living with a natural gas boiler from 2018 and roof from 2017. A large fenced in yard and new patio are ready for your socially distant gatherings. The unfinished attic and full basement await your conversion to home office, playroom or gym. The detached two car garage provides ample storage for kayaks, bikes and outdoor equipment. Walkable to Ocean Ave Elementary and Cheverus High School is mere steps down the street. This one is ready for prime time.

Listed by: James Rathband 207.332.1513 jrathband@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty
Listed by: Isa Rathband 207.409.3246 irathband@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty

Listing closed: 03/17/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1518600

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$565,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

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Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,623
Square Feet: 0.12
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Bathrooms: 1,548
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Property Information for 39 Read Street

Property Details

Taxes: $6,001 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Cumberland County
Architectural Style: New Englander
Style: New Englander
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: R3

Building Information

Year Built: 1920
Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,147 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood

Page: 74
Zoning Overlay: No
Directions: GPS friendly.
Latitude: 43.680786
Longitude: -$70.28

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: PTLD-000156-B000001-000001

Tax Lot: 1
Tax Block: B
Tax Book Number: 34822
Tax Map Number: 156
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $6,001.00

Parking

Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached
Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces

Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
Has Attached Garage: No
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Has Garage: Yes

School Information

High School District: Portland Public Schools

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
Lot Size Acres: 0.21

Lot Size Area: 0.21
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 9147.6
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Paved, Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage: false
Site: Level, Sidewalks

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1638.0
Building Area Source: Public Records

Building Area Total: 1638.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Deed: All
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1920

Building Features

Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
Foundation Materials: Block, Brick/Mortar

Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
Color: White

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $316.85

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Gas Natural
Electric: Circuit Breakers

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

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Aluminum Siding
Fencing: Fenced

Roof: Shingle
Driveway: Paved

Interior Features

Amenities: Attic, Fence, Laundry - 1st Floor
Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher

Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Fireplaces Total: 1
Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
# Full Baths Level 2: 1
# Half Baths Level 1: 1
Rooms Total: 6
Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
Basement Entry: Interior
Has Fireplace: Yes
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Radiator, Hot Water
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Interior Features: Attic

Room Information

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet

Dining Room

Dining Room: Dining Room
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities: Built-Ins

Kitchen

Kitchen: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Pantry
Kitchen Countertop: Granite

Laundry

Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level

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 39 Read Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 17, 2022	Sold Maine Listings #1518600	$621,000	—
Feb 1, 2022	Pending Maine Listings #1518600		—
Jan 19, 2022	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1518600	$519,000	—
May 4, 2018	Sold Maine Listings #1341706	$407,000	—
Mar 21, 2018	Pending Maine Listings #1341706		—
Mar 16, 2018	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1341706	$389,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/17/2022	Sold Maine Listings #1518600	$621,000
02/01/2022	Pending Maine Listings #1518600	—
01/19/2022	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1518600	$519,000
05/04/2018	Sold Maine Listings #1341706	$407,000
03/21/2018	Pending Maine Listings #1341706	—
03/16/2018	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1341706	$389,000

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

Public Records for 39 Read Street

Taxable ValueLand$175,900Additions$533,100Total$709,000

Tax Record2025$8,494 ($708 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,638 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,638 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,300 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1920Year Renovated1920CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:156 B:B001001

Schools near 39 Read 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	0.3 mi
4/10	Lyman Moore Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.8 mi
2/10	Deering High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.0 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.3 mi
4/10	Portland High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.8 mi
NR	Cheverus High School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.1 mi
NR	St Brigid School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.7 mi
NR	The Maine Girls' Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.7 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Ocean Avenue School PublicK to 5 Serves this home	0.3 mi
4/10	Lyman Moore Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.8 mi
2/10	Deering High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.0 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.3 mi
4/10	Portland High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.8 mi
NR	Cheverus High School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.1 mi
NR	St Brigid School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.7 mi
NR	The Maine Girls' Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.7 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: 39 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	$621,000	3	2	1,638	9,147
41 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	3	2	2,186	39,239
35 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	$387,650	3	2	1,195	4,791
45 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	$486,500	3	2	1,900	11,325
31 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	$493,000	4	2	1,800	8,712
33 R Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	–	–	–	2,448
44 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	3	1.5	1,648	5,201
25 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	$305,000	3	2	1,128	7,405
8 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	–	–	–	5,754
50 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	$204,500	3	1	1,350	5,227
28 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	5	2	2,472	10,498
44 Bay Street, Portland, ME 04103	$730,000	3	2.5	2,295	12,149
23 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	–	–	–	19,715
46 Bay Street, Portland, ME 04103	$369,000	3	3	2,023	9,583
54 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103	$522,000	3	2	1,476	5,227
56 Bay Street, Portland, ME 04103	$279,000	4	2	1,730	14,374

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