Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,100 sqft$465/sqft
5 Beach St, Portland, ME 04108
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.29 acresLot Size
1991Year Built
$465/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

''Idletide,'' a contemporary shingled cottage style all year round home, built right on Peaks Island's seashore. With a sweeping panorama that extends southwest towards Portland Harbor, due west over Diamond Pass, and nor westerly to Hussey Sound. Life's distractions seem to melt away as you watch the many boats sail by and the sunsets are remarkable and often breathtaking. Idletide is filled with natural light and impeccable design qualities with a focus on simplicity and function. With an open...''Idletide,'' a contemporary shingled cottage style all year round home, built right on Peaks Island's seashore. With a sweeping panorama that extends southwest towards Portland Harbor, due west over Diamond Pass, and nor westerly to Hussey Sound. Life's distractions seem to melt away as you watch the many boats sail by and the sunsets are remarkable and often breathtaking. Idletide is filled with natural light and impeccable design qualities with a focus on simplicity and function. With an open first floor plan there are hardwood floors, a fireplace, a great working kitchen, and spectacular views from every vantage. There are three sleeping areas on the second floor, one with a veranda deck overlooking the many hundreds of feet of a tidal sandy beach right at your doorstep. A spacious bathroom with soaking tub and separate shower. The 3rd level is a dream with more sleeping areas all in a pleasing open space. The quality craftsmanship and distinctive detail of this home is bar none.
  • Listed by: Ralph Ashmore 207.766.2981 ralph@ashmorerealty.com • Ashmore Realty
Listing closed: 10/08/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1425586

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Property Information for 5 Beach Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,508 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary, Cottage
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Style: Contemporary, Cottage
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: IR-2
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1991
  • Lot Size: 0.29 AC / 12,632 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Country Club, Near Public Beach, Near Town
  • Page: 106
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Directions: By appointment only
  • Latitude: 43.665829
  • Longitude: -$70.19
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access, Public Transport Access
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 65.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $65.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Casco Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 3 & 16
  • Tax Block: D
  • Tax Book Number: 28817
  • Tax Map Number: 90
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $11,508.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Town, Near Public Transit
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size Area: 0.29
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 12632.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Dead End, Gravel, Public, Dirt
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Site: Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2100.0
  • Building Area Source: Seller
  • Building Area Total: 2100.0
  • Property Condition: New Construction
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Year Built: 1991
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: gray & white
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $523.81
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Beach Rights, Public, ROW to Water, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas, Tankless
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Membrane
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Hot Tub, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Pantry, Shower
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available, DSL
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, DSL
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Has Spa: Yes
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space, Exterior Only
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Crawl Space
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Zoned, Radiator, Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Pantry, Shower
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Upper Level
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 5 Beach Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 8, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1425586

$977,500
Sep 7, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1425586

Jul 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1425586

$1,100,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/08/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1425586

$977,500
09/07/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1425586

07/18/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1425586

$1,100,000

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

Public Records for 5 Beach Street

Taxable ValueLand$836,600Additions$495,100Total$1,331,700
Tax Record2025$15,954 ($1,330 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,857 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,857 SqFtStories2Lot Size12,663 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900Year Renovated1900CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:090 B:D003001

Schools near 5 Beach 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
Peaks Island School
PublicPK to 5

King Middle School
Public6 to 8

Portland High School
Public9 to 12

Deering High School
Public9 to 12

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