78 Inverness Street

Closed 9/30/22
Closed 9/30/22
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Last Sold Price
$325,000
3 beds1,120 sqft$290/sqft
78 Inverness St, Portland, ME 04103

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.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/30/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Scott Townsend • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (207) 553-1387 C: (207) 252-0720 ScottTownsend@kw.com
  2. Listed by Kathleen Foley • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (207) 730-2081 C: (207) 730-2081 katyf@kw.com

Property Details for 78 Inverness Street

Status
Closed
MLS #
1537314
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$3,911 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1945
Lot Size
0.16 AC / 6,969 SF
County
Cumberland County
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
R5

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$389,900

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

97.7%

Portland, ME

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Building Information for 78 Inverness Street

Stories-Year Built1945Building Size-Lot Size0.16 AC / 6,969 SF

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Property Information for 78 Inverness Street

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
Presumpscot School
Public - PK to 5
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Casco Bay High School
Public - 9 to 12
Portland High School
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
74 Inverness Street, Portland, ME 04103
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2
1
1,247
5,127
72 Inverness Street, Portland, ME 04103
$150,000
3
1,050
4,791
77 East Kidder Street, Portland, ME 04103
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3
1
1,085
6,556
73 East Kidder Street, Portland, ME 04103
$375,000
2
853
4,791
57 Inverness Street, Portland, ME 04103
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–
2,500

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