9 Forest Road
Closed 8/19/24
Closed 8/19/24
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.26 acresLot Size
1905Year Built
$543/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces
Description
This elegant, charming and inviting turn of the century five-bedroom gambrel rests high on a corner lot in the heart of the Mountain View Park neighborhood in the coastal town of Cape Elizabeth. Ten minutes away from Downtown Portland, a hot spot for art and restaurant enthusiasts, this home has easy access to local beaches, markets, bakeries and coffee shops and is less than a mile from Fort Williams and the iconic Portland Headlight and only fifteen minutes from Portland's International jetport....This elegant, charming and inviting turn of the century five-bedroom gambrel rests high on a corner lot in the heart of the Mountain View Park neighborhood in the coastal town of Cape Elizabeth. Ten minutes away from Downtown Portland, a hot spot for art and restaurant enthusiasts, this home has easy access to local beaches, markets, bakeries and coffee shops and is less than a mile from Fort Williams and the iconic Portland Headlight and only fifteen minutes from Portland's International jetport. Classic features such as crown molding, hardwood floors, gleaming wood banisters, a formal dining room, pocket doors, front and back staircases, an inviting front foyer, two fireplaces, high ceilings and a sweeping wrap-around front porch offer space for cozy, comfortable living, as well as room for entertaining while creating memorable moments with family and friends. Whether enjoying a quiet dinner on the back deck or sipping coffee on the front porch on a sunny morning, you will appreciate this is a home with soul, character and timeless beauty, awaiting its next steward.
- Listed by: Mary Libby 207.712.5594 maryelizabethlibby@gmail.com • Mary Libby Living Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/19/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1587375
Location
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Sold By Portside Real Estate Group
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1Property Information for 9 Forest Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $10,636 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Cumberland County
- Architectural Style: Dutch Colonial
- Style: Dutch Colonial
- View: Scenic
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: RC
Building Information
- Year Built: 1905
- Lot Size: 0.26 AC / 11,325 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Suburban
- Page: 104
- Directions: Shore Road to Mountain View, bear right onto Forest. House is on the corner of Forest and Birchwood.
- Latitude: 43.631623
- Longitude: -$70.23
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: CAPE-003005U
- Tax Lot: 005
- Tax Book Number: 40646
- Tax Map Number: U03
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Annual Amount: $10,636.00
Parking
- Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, Basement, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Inside Entrance, Underground
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living, Underground, Basement
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
School Information
- High School District: Cape Elizabeth Public Schools
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalks, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Suburban, Irrigation System
- Lot Size Acres: 0.26
- Lot Size Area: 0.26
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 11325.6
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage: true
- Road Frontage: 60.0
- Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Site: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalks, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2900.0
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2900.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1905
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Color: gray
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $560.34
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas Natural
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural - On Site
- Recreational Water: Nearby, Public
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Water Heater: Off Heating System, On Demand
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
- Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Irrigation System, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Equipment: Other Equipment, Cable
- Fireplaces Total: 2
- Laundry Features: Upper Level
- Other Equipment: Other Equipment, Cable
- # Full Baths Level 2: 2
- # Full Baths Level 3: 1
- # Half Baths Level 1: 1
- Rooms Total: 9
- Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
- Basement: Full, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Interior
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Radiator, Hot Water, Baseboard
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: Third
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4 Level: Third
Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 5 Level: Third
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace, Formal
Family Room
- Family Room: Family Room
- Family Room Level: First
- Family Room Amenities: Gas Fireplace, Built-Ins
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Island
- Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Laundry
- Laundry Room Amenities: Upper Level
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 9 Forest Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2024 | Sold Maine Listings #1587375 | $1,575,000 | — |
| Aug 14, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1539100097 | $1,575,000 | — |
| Jul 25, 2024 | Pending Maine Listings #1587375 | — | |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1587375 | $1,725,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/19/2024 | Sold Maine Listings #1587375 | $1,575,000 |
| 08/14/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1539100097 | $1,575,000 |
| 07/25/2024 | Pending Maine Listings #1587375 | — |
| 03/18/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1587375 | $1,725,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 9 Forest Road
Taxable ValueLand$484,000Additions$554,700Total$1,038,700
Tax Record2025$12,184 ($1,015 / month)
Home Facts
Beds5Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,816 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,816 SqFtStories2Lot Size11,326 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1905Year Renovated1905ZoningRCCountyCUMBERLANDAPNCAPE U03005000000
Schools near 9 Forest Road
This home is within Cape Elizabeth Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | 2 to 10 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Pond Cove Elementary School PublicPK to 4 | ||
Cape Elizabeth Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Cape Elizabeth High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Spurwink School--S Portland Private2 to 10 |
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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