261 Western Promenade, Portland, ME 04102

$1,300,000
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

Waterfront
No
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Fore River

More Information

Fixtures Exclusions

Fixtures Exclusions
3 Chandeliers - Entry, LR, MBedroom

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

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

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
IDX
Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Selling Office: Keller Williams Realty
Last Updated: September - 26 - 2024
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