Just minutes from downtown Portland and neighboring Falmouth, this bright and inviting 3 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod style home offers the ideal blend of comfort and convenience. The flexible floor plan includes a direct-entry garage leading into a mudroom, which flows seamlessly into the kitchen and dining area. The main level features a spacious living room with hardwood flooring, a first-floor bedroom, full bath, and laundry area. Upstairs, you'll find two generously sized bedrooms and another full bath - one bedroom includes a custom built-in desk, perfect for work or study. Additional highlights include a partially finished basement, ideal for a home gym, office, or playroom, and ample storage throughout. Energy-efficient features include heat pumps and a heat pump hot water tank. Outside, the beautifully landscaped yard is home to stunning magnolia trees, vibrant flower beds, a firepit area, and a spacious deck - perfect for both entertaining and relaxing. Located within walking or biking distance to Payson Park, Baxter Boulevard, public transit, and a variety of trails, this home is also close to shops, restaurants, and healthcare. An ideal choice for those seeking an active, connected lifestyle just outside Portland's vibrant downtown.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$385Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Erin Haber• Town & Shore Real Estate
Bought with Michelle Gosselin• Home At Last Realty
Sunny, lovely, warm and comfortable; 3-bedroom, 2-bath dormered Cape minutes to downtown Portland or Falmouth. The rejuvenating natural light shining all year round, in addition to all the bonus storage for 4-season living and the direct entry garage, makes this home ideally equipped for Maine winters! This pretty property is ready for you to integrate your unique style and build instant equity. 1st floor bedroom, 1st floor laundry, 2 nicely sized bedrooms upstairs, the primary with a built-in work-from-home station. Bonus space for entertaining, working or exercising in the dry, partially finished basement. Energy-efficient heat pumps and a new heat pump hot water tank installed in 2016 and 2014. Smart heating registers, NEST and Google. RING security doorbell. Gleaming hardwood and engineered bamboo flooring restored and installed throughout the home in 2020 and 2021, freshly painted interior, recently refreshed kitchen. The deceptively deep lot has wonderful, level space in front and back, with extensive landscaping that features multiple flower beds and 2 blossoming magnolia trees. Multiple outdoor entertaining areas, freshly painted deck off of the kitchen, tiered path and firepit area with a shed for even more storage. Close to any amenity; bike or walk to Payson Park and Baxter Blvd. Central to public transport, shopping, restaurants, trails, the dog park, entertainment and health care.
MREIS #852541
Jun 24, 2007
Listed
$259,999
$159/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,040 (+4.2%)
$75,300 + $327,100
$402,400
2023
$5,799 (+11.6%)
$75,300 + $327,100
$402,400
2022
$5,194 (+4.8%)
$75,300 + $306,300
$381,600
2021
$4,957 (−5.0%)
$75,300 + $306,300
$381,600
2020
$5,217
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2019
$5,217 (+3.7%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2018
$5,031 (+3.8%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2017
$4,845 (+2.6%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2016
$4,724 (+2.3%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2015
$4,617 (+3.2%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2014
$4,476
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
Tax history for 784 Ocean Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,040 (+4.2%)
$75,300 + $327,100
$402,400
2023
$5,799 (+11.6%)
$75,300 + $327,100
$402,400
2022
$5,194 (+4.8%)
$75,300 + $306,300
$381,600
2021
$4,957 (−5.0%)
$75,300 + $306,300
$381,600
2020
$5,217
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2019
$5,217 (+3.7%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2018
$5,031 (+3.8%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2017
$4,845 (+2.6%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2016
$4,724 (+2.3%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2015
$4,617 (+3.2%)
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
2014
$4,476
$75,500 + $148,300
$223,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.