Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds1,120 sqft$290/sqft
78 Inverness St, Portland, ME 04103
Single FamilyProperty Type
6,969 sq ftLot Size
1945Year Built
$290/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Outstanding sweat equity opportunity! This classic and cozy cape has been well loved and is ready for you to make it your own! The first floor has a living room and 2 bedrooms with hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, plus bonus room with covered porch...a convenient landing area for entry into the home or could be used as additional living space. You'll find two more bedrooms upstairs ready for your remodeling ideas and finishing touches. A new Viessman's boiler heating system & heat pump water heater...Outstanding sweat equity opportunity! This classic and cozy cape has been well loved and is ready for you to make it your own! The first floor has a living room and 2 bedrooms with hardwood floors, eat-in kitchen, plus bonus room with covered porch...a convenient landing area for entry into the home or could be used as additional living space. You'll find two more bedrooms upstairs ready for your remodeling ideas and finishing touches. A new Viessman's boiler heating system & heat pump water heater has already been installed so you can focus your updates on the fun stuff. Make the private backyard your serene sanctuary, create your own secret garden or build the perfect spot for entertaining! This sweet location combines a warm and private neighborhood setting (think perfect Trick or Treating!) with being mere minutes to all the amenities the city of Portland has to offer. Nearby Botto's for bread and Beals Ice Cream Shoppe are right around the corner! Don't miss out on this tremendous opportunity.
  • Listed by: Scott Townsend 207.553.1387 ScottTownsend@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty
  • Listed by: Kathleen Foley 207.730.2081 katyf@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty
Listing closed: 09/30/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1537314

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$389,900

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

96.5%

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Location

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Property Information for 78 Inverness Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,911 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R5
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size: 0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Interior Lot, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood
  • Page: 162
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Washington Ave to Inverness
  • Latitude: 43.686329
  • Longitude: -$70.26
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: PTLD-000425-E000001-000001
  • Tax Lot: E001001
  • Tax Book Number: 31400
  • Tax Map Number: 425
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,911.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Paved
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Interior Lot, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size Area: 0.16
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6969.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Site: Level, Open
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1120.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1120.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1945
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $290.18
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Nearby, Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Heat Pump
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Carpet
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 78 Inverness Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1537314

$325,000
Aug 3, 2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1537314

Jul 18, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1537314

$325,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1537314

$325,000
08/03/2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1537314

07/18/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1537314

$325,000

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

Public Records for 78 Inverness Street

Taxable ValueLand$166,300Additions$296,200Total$462,500
Tax Record2025$5,541 ($462 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,120 SqFtStories1Lot Size7,174 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1945Year Renovated1945CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:425 B:E001001

Schools near 78 Inverness 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
Presumpscot School
PublicPK to 5

Lyman Moore Middle School
Public6 to 8

Casco Bay High School
Public9 to 12

Portland High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 78 Inverness Street, Portland, ME 04103
$325,000
3
1,120
6,969
2
1
1,247
5,127
$150,000
3
1,050
4,791
3
1
1,085
6,556
$375,000
2
853
4,791
2,500

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