261 Western Promenade, Portland, ME 04102

$1,300,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,653 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,300,000 List Date: 1/24/2018 Last Modified: 9/26/2024

Overview

Description

Built in 1902 to overlook the Western Promenade Park, the White Mountains and the Fore River, this outstanding brick victorian boasts an exceptional level of restored original detail. It was built for owner Adam P. Leighton, founder of the picture postcard. Designed by architect Frederick Tompson, this home truly captures elegant urban living. In addition to the gourmet kitchen, handsome walnut library, elegant stained glass window features, a dining room mural wraps around the full room and is accented by built-in leaded glass cabinets and wood burning fireplace! This home also boasts a welcoming master bedroom with sitting room, walk-in closet, full bath and private porch deck, an updated and convenient 2nd floor laundry and more! The third floor offers a lovely living room room with fireplace and additional bedrooms and full bath. Please call for more information on the exceptional details of this property!

Listing Details MLS# 1336924

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 261
Street Name: Western
Street Type: Promenade
County: Cumberland
Town: Portland
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04102
Leased Land: No
Book: 15447
Page: 150
Map: 63
Lot: A-9
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 16068
Tax Year: 2018

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1575000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
# Rooms: 18
# Bedrooms: 7
# Fireplaces: 6
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 6
Color: Brick
Year Built: 1902
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 6153
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 500
SqFt Finished Total: 6653
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.13
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: No

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2018-12-23
Closed Date: 2019-02-07
Closed Price: 1300000

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Fore River

More Information

Fixtures Exclusions

Fixtures Exclusions: 3 Chandeliers - Entry, LR, MBedroom

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Sidewalks: Yes

Location

Historic District: Yes
Intown: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access: Yes
Near Airport: Yes
Public Transport Access: Yes

Water Body Type

River: Yes

Construction

Masonry: Yes

Basement

Bulkhead: Yes
Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Foundation Materials

Brick/Mortar: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Brick: Yes

Roof

Slate: Yes

Heat System

Forced Air: Yes
Hot Water: Yes
Radiator: Yes

Appliances Included

Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Wall Oven: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Accessibilitiy Amenities

Elevator/Chair Lift: Yes
Other Accessibilities: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: Yes
Marble: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes
Off Street: Yes

Style

Victorian: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Upper

Bedroom Amenities 5

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6: Yes
Bedroom 6 Level: Upper

Bedroom Amenities 6

Vaulted Ceiling: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Driveway

Common: Yes
Paved: Yes

Basement Entry

Doghouse: Yes
Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Window Features

Storm Window(s): Yes

Amenities

Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Storage: Yes
Walk-in Closets: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Porch: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes
Internet Access Available: Yes
Other Equipment: Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Formal: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Heat Stove: Yes
Heat Stove Hookup: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry Room Level: Second

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Utility Sink: Yes

Library

Library Level: First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Living Room

Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes

Office

Office Level: First

Office Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Other Room 1

Other Room 1 Level: Basement

Other Room Amenities 1

Rec Room: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Sidewalks Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Shopping; Near Town; Neighborhood Roads: Paved Transportation: Major Road Access; Near Airport; Public Transport Access Water Body Type: River Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite; Marble Style: Victorian Construction: Masonry Basement: Bulkhead; Finished; Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Doghouse; Interior Foundation Materials: Brick/Mortar; Poured Concrete Roof: Slate Exterior: Brick Heat System: Forced Air; Hot Water; Radiator Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Window Features: Storm Window(s) Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Porch Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available; Other Equipment Driveway: Common; Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Street Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Upper
Bedroom 6	Upper
Dining Room	First
Kitchen	First
Laundry	Second
Library	First
Living Room	First
Office	First
Other Room	Basement

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Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Selling Office: Keller Williams Realty

Last Updated: September - 26 - 2024

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