Benchmark Real Estate, led by Tom Landry, closed the year with the sale of a turnkey single-family home at 20 Tampa St., in the residential North Deering neighborhood, that was sold for $715,000.
Built in 2005, marketing points included a well-appointed kitchen, open-concept living/dining room, natural light, mature plantings, heat pumps and a whole house air exchange.Â
Benchmark’s other season-ending sales in Portland included 7 North St. and 852 Ocean Ave.
The property at 7 North St., in Portland’s Munjoy Hill Historic District, sold for $600,000. With three bedrooms and two baths, it was marketed as retaining much of its original 1864 curb appeal with a small side yard, parking for two vehicles, and a new roof and heating system.
Built in 1940, 852 Ocean Ave., sold for $465,000. It was marketed as a customized, single-level, updated home with a vaulted living room, exposed hand hewn beams and room for expansion.Â
Benchmark was founded in 2005. It annually allocates 10% of its profits to local charities.