65 Best

Closed 5/29/15

Sold

Last Sold Price

$430,000

4 beds3 baths2,790 sqft

65 Best, Portland, ME 04103

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.05 acresLot Size

1920Year Built

$154/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Rare opportunity! Stunningly gorgeous restored/modernized vintage home. The best of both worlds! Open kitchen/dining and living room. Period built ins, curved plaster walls, hardwood floors. Tiled/marbled bathrooms. Large closets, insulated attic, a storage bonus room too. Fully finished attic serves as a great family room, office or play room! Brick patio and professionally designed back yard. It's rare to find this much yard in Deering Center and here it is! Open house Sun. April 19th, 1:30 - 3:30...Rare opportunity! Stunningly gorgeous restored/modernized vintage home. The best of both worlds! Open kitchen/dining and living room. Period built ins, curved plaster walls, hardwood floors. Tiled/marbled bathrooms. Large closets, insulated attic, a storage bonus room too. Fully finished attic serves as a great family room, office or play room! Brick patio and professionally designed back yard. It's rare to find this much yard in Deering Center and here it is! Open house Sun. April 19th, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Listed by: Judy George 207.774.4224 jgeorgemaine@hotmail.com • Bean Group

Listing closed: 05/29/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1211126

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 65 Best

Property Details

Taxes: $6,226 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Cumberland County
Architectural Style: Federal
Style: Federal
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: R

Building Information

Year Built: 1920
Lot Size: 0.05 AC / 2,178 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Railroad

Page: 131
Latitude: 43.677526
Longitude: -$70.30

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Tax Lot: 12

Tax Book Number: 28985
Tax Map Number: 288
Tax Year: 2015
Tax Annual Amount: $6,226.00

Parking

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

Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
Has Attached Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Railroad
Lot Size Acres: 0.05

Lot Size Area: 0.05
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Size Square Feet: 2178.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Public
Road Frontage: false
Site: Level, Open, Sidewalks, Well Landscaped

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 2790.0
Building Area Source: Public Records

Building Area Total: 2790.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Surveyed: Yes
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1920

Building Features

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

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Color: tan

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $154.12

Green Features

Energy Efficiency: Insulated Foundation
Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Foundation

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Gas Natural
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: Natural - At Street
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Utilities On: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Fencing: Fenced

Roof: Shingle
Driveway: Paved

Interior Features

Amenities: Bathtub, Fence, Pantry
Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher

Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Half: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedrooms Total: 4
Equipment: Cable
Other Equipment: Cable
# Full Baths Level 2: 2
# Half Baths Level 1: 1
Rooms Total: 9
Basement: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Basement: Full, Unfinished
Basement Entry: Bulkhead
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Interior Features: Bathtub, Pantry

Room Information

Kitchen

Kitchen Countertop: Granite

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 65 Best

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
May 29, 2015	Sold Maine Listings #1211126	$430,000	—
Apr 22, 2015	Pending Maine Listings #1211126	—	—
Apr 16, 2015	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1211126	$445,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
05/29/2015	Sold Maine Listings #1211126	$430,000
04/22/2015	Pending Maine Listings #1211126	—
04/16/2015	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1211126	$445,000

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

Schools near 65 Best

This home is within Portland Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
10/10	Longfellow School-Portland	Public - Serves this home	PK to 5	0.4 mi
6/10	Lincoln Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	0.2 mi
2/10	Deering High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	0.4 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	1.4 mi
4/10	Portland High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	2.4 mi
NR	The Maine Girls' Academy	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	0.3 mi
NR	St Brigid School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.4 mi
NR	Breakwater School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
10/10	Longfellow School-Portland PublicPK to 5 Serves this home	0.4 mi
6/10	Lincoln Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	0.2 mi
2/10	Deering High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	0.4 mi
5/10	Casco Bay High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	1.4 mi
4/10	Portland High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	2.4 mi
NR	The Maine Girls' Academy Private9 to 12 Nearby school	0.3 mi
NR	St Brigid School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.4 mi
NR	Breakwater School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.8 mi

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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 65 Best, Portland, ME 04103	$430,000	4	3	2,790	2,178
65 Best Street, Portland, ME 04103	$340,000	5	3	2,833	3,484
119 Brentwood Street, Portland, ME 04103	$499,375	4	2	1,792	4,356
111 Brentwood Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	4	1	1,250	5,502
68 Best Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	4	2	1,680	6,595
129 Brentwood Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	4	1	1,571	6,795
52 Richardson Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	4	2	2,737	7,000
110 Brentwood Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	–	3	2,842	5,001
57 Richardson Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	3	2	1,993	6,299
59 Richardson Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	3	1	1,439	6,177
44 Richardson Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	3	1.5	1,568	7,000
108 Brentwood Street, Portland, ME 04103	–	3	1	1,456	10,001
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65 Best, Portland, ME 04103

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