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Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 24-38
WEST END BRICK MANSION - Circa 1855 Italianate Style
6,196+/- SF ~ 6-Bedrooms ~ 3.5-Baths ~ .43+/- Acres
308 Danforth Street
Portland, Maine
Cancelled
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Overview: Known as the “Embassy” this circa 1855 Italianate style home has many period details and offers views of the Fore River waterfront. The property is located in Portland’s desirable West End neighborhood close to the Western Promenade and a short walk to the trendy Old Port section of the city. The home was designed by architect Charles A. Alexander who designed notable buildings in Portland, Boston, New York and Chicago. The Embassy has been virtually unchanged and is prime for restoration and updating.
It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Property Features
Lot Size: .43+/- Acres with 103+/- ft. street frontage
Architecture/Style: Italianate
Stories: 2.5 plus cupola room
Living Area: 6,196+/-SF (Portland Tax Records)
Exterior: Brick with wood trim
Roof: Slate, one small flat section is tar and gravel
Interior Walls: Plaster
Ceilings: Plaster, 12’ high 1st floor, 9’ 2nd floor
Floors: Hard and soft woods
Fireplaces: (8) Including oven insert in kitchen
Decorative Interior Features: Crown moldings, 9” baseboards, raised plaster boarders, archways, ornate ceiling medallions, period chandeliers
Room Count: (14)
Bedrooms: (6) on 2nd floor, (4) in front section of home each with fireplace and marble and porcelain bedroom sink, (2) in the rear section of home, one without a closet
Baths: 3.5 total, (˝) 1st floor, (2 full) 2nd floor, (1 full) 3rd floor, porcelain and marble sinks, claw foot tubs
Kitchen: Circa 1800’s Walker & Pratt, Boston built-in cast iron wood stove/oven, slate sink with large slate drain board, pantry and a larger butler’s pantry just off kitchen with slate sink, dumbwaiter
Dining Room & Reception Room: Pocket doors separating the dining room and reception room, closet with built-in china cabinets, period chandelier, ceiling to floor windows, (2) fireplace with stone mantel and surround in both rooms
Double Parlor: Period chandelier, ceiling to floor windows, fireplace with pellet stove, bay window alcove with arched entry, side porch access
Antechamber: Small vestibule with arched niche side walls with raised plaster boarders, double wood entry door, transom top windows
Full Length Foyer: 12’ high ceilings, crown moldings, wood floors, wide open staircase with wood balustrade that access the landing to the 2nd story rear section of the home (house staff quarters), then switches back and lands at the 2nd floor of main home
3rd Floor: Narrow staircase leads to circular center hall with a closed spiral staircase that takes you to the hexagonal cupola with panoramic views of the West End and the Fore River. There are (6) rooms, each with doors that surround the staircase. The rooms served as housing staff quarters and included a small dining/kitchenette room, full bathroom, living room, storage room, and (2) bedrooms.
Basement Level: Rear section under kitchen houses laundry area, former food storage prep area, the dumb waiter and larger pantry with slate sink. This section has walkout access to the outdoors. The section under the front of the main home houses the oil fired steam heating system (not operational), hot water tank, oil tank, electrical panel, work shop area, and storage areas. 10-12' ceilings, large brick arch supports
Foundation: Granite and stone
Porches: (2) Covered porches
Assessor Reference: Portland Tax Map 61, Lot H007001
FY24 Real Estate Tax Assessment: $1,607,300 (Land $452,000 & Building $1,155,300)
FY24 Annual Real Estate Tax Amount: $23,161.19
Zoning: R-4 (Residential 4)
Historic District:West End Historic District
Historical Registry: National Registry of Historic Place
Water & Sewer: Public
Parking: 2 spaces on site, street parking in front
Sidewalk: Brick sidewalk, tree lined
PORTLAND HOUSE STORIES Click Here to View Article
NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES FORM Click Here to View Nomination
ALPS PHOTOS, PORTLAND - DANFORTH STREET Click Here to View Photos (4th & 5th row of photos)
Directions: From the Veteran's Memorial Bridge and the Fore River Parkway heading towards West Commercial St., turn left onto Valley St. then immediately turn right onto Danforth St., follow .5 miles to the property on the right.
Buyer's Broker Participation Program Available. Contact Auctioneer's Office For Qualifications.
Terms: A $10,000 deposit (nonrefundable as to highest bidder) in CASH or CERTIFIED U.S. FUNDS, made payable to the Keenan Auction Co., Inc. (deposited with the Auctioneer as a qualification to bid) increased to 10% of the purchase price in 5 business days, with balance due and payable within 30 days from date of auction. The property will be sold by public auction subject to all outstanding municipal assessments. Conveyance of the property will be by release deed. All other terms will be announced at the public sale. For a Property Information Package visit KeenanAuction.com or call (207) 885-5100 and request by auction #24-38. Richard J. Keenan #236. Our 52nd Year and 8,628th Auction.
Available Documents:
- Property Information Package (PIP)
- Portland Historic Preservation Land Use Code Information
- L.D. 2003 Information
- Arsenic & Lead-Paint Documents
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