81 Austin Street, Portland, ME 04103

$1,510,000

Gardens and trellises frame the side entrance.

White, inset cabinetry and quartz counters.

The kitchen is open to a fabulous family room, with coffered ceiling and built-ins.

Wood floors have been refinished throughout.

Wood-burning fireplace in the family room.

French doors from the family room to the enchanting garden.

Primary bedroom suite on the second floor.

The bedroom has a private porch that overlooks the garden. Cathedral ceiling.

View of the garden from the bedroom porch.

The second bedroom has a door to a sunny deck.

Views of Back Cove from the second bedroom.

View of the patio and garage from the second floor deck.

Second full bathroom. Updated, with period fixtures and tile.

The stone patio adjacent to the garage is an oasis in the City.

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,524 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,510,000 List Date: 5/08/2024 Last Modified: 9/29/2024

Overview

Description

Charming, c1939 Back Cove house on a quiet street with views of the water! Beautifully expanded and updated, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. All of the charm of the era, enhanced by modern amenities. Spacious and gracious living and dining rooms offer period charm and a newer addition houses the lovely kitchen and family room, with coffered ceiling, wood fireplace, built-in bookshelves and glass doors leading to a private, verdant patio and garden. The garage offers many possibilities, with double French doors opening to the stone patio and a trellis that is laden with grapes in the summer. A short stroll to the Boulevard! Walk, run, cycle along the miles of paths with views of the City and the Cove. A coveted, Portland neighborhood!

Listing Details MLS# 1588289

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 81
Street Name: Austin
Street Type: Street
County: Cumberland
Town: Portland
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04103
Zip +4: 4514
Leased Land: No
Book: 17683
Page: 252
Map: 139
Block: C
Lot: Yes
Zoning: Residential
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 8496
Tax Year: 2023

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1350000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 8
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: 2
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 3
Color: Brick/white
Year Built: 1939
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2524
SqFt Finished Total: 2524
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.14
Source of Acreage: Public Records

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2024-05-09
Closed Date: 2024-06-12
Closed Price: 1510000

Water Info

Waterfront: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Back Cove

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Sold Info

Appraiser Email Address: mike@loisjordan.com

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Closet: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Formal: Yes

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First

Family Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
Coffered Ceiling: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

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

Room Features

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s): Yes
Closet: Yes
Coffered Ceiling(s): Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Formal: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Gas Fireplace: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Sidewalks; Well Landscaped Location: Near Shopping; Neighborhood Roads: Public Water Body Type: Cove; Ocean Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block; Quartz Style: Garrison Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Sump Pump Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete; Stone Roof: Membrane; Shingle Exterior: Clapboard Heat System: Baseboard; Hot Water; Radiant; Zoned Heat Fuel: Gas Natural; Wood Water Heater: Gas Cooling: None Floors: Tile; Wood Door Features: Storm Door(s) Amenities: Attic; Fence; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio; Porch Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System Energy Efficiency: 90% Efficient Furnace; Water Heater Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Auto Door Opener; Detached; Heated; Storage Above Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Natural - On Site Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Family Room	First
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second

Documents

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Listing Office: Town & Shore Real Estate

Selling Office: RE/MAX By The Bay

Last Updated: September - 29 - 2024

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