2 Wesley Ave

General Unit Features & Overview: Unfurnished upper-level, private rental unit available in small, older (c. 1890) home with a little vintage charm. Walk to Grand Avenue and beach in 1.0 mile. Inviting front porch and small sun deck. OOB downtown and pier within 1.5 miles. House sits on corner across from peaceful Salvation Pavilion park with occasional free summer concerts. Quiet neighborhood near bus line to Portland which operates in summer months. Home is licensed for 2 rental units by town of Old Orchard Beach and passed rental inspection by Old Orchard Beach Department of Code Compliance as of January 2018. License # is listed in lease. General Lease Info: Security Deposit-refundable: $1,800.00 2 month's rent. ($900-Senior Citizens & Disabled) Lease Term: 12-month initial term with renewal options. Utilities: Not included in rental charge. Tenant is co-billed water, electric, propane & oil utilities with downstairs tenant. Estimates are $75 - $100 / month over milder months and $150 - $350 over winter months. City pays Garbage collection. Pets: Cats and dogs upon approval of the owner. - Pet rent: $25 / pet / month - Pet refundable security deposit: $300 Unit General Features & Amenities: Upper-level floor of 2-story home for rent. Downstairs is rented separately. Fully private access via external wood deck stairs. Square footage is approximately 450-475 sq ft. Parking: Driveway uncovered. No garage on site. Space for 2 cars to park side-by-side or 4 cars to park 2 by 2. Kitchen: Oven / stove. New retro-style refrigerator-May 2024. 4 new wood cabinets-May 2024. Note 2 cabinets were not replaced but can be ordered/installed if additional storage is needed. Bedroom: Small 1 Bdrm plus small bonus or office room. Bathroom: Full shower / tub. New wood vintage-style vanity-May-2024. Floors: Wood (kitchen) & laminate floors except for tiled bathroom. Laundry: Washer and dryer units installed in May 2024 in basement. Laundry facilities within 0.5 and 1 miles. Yard / Landscape: Small, partially fenced yard on 4,750 SF lot and cute front porch. Unique stone-work in front. Tenants are required to mow the lawn 1 / month / tenant over the warmer growing season, generally May September. Owner provides mower and organic lawn treatment and weed control service. A rent concession is available for performing additional yard care including fertilizing lawn, pruning shrubs, etc. Gardening including planting flowers, herbs or vegetables is welcome. Storage: Small closet in unit and partially finished basement. - Unit / Property Amenities: Small sun deck and yard. Safety Feature: Fire escape off back bedroom. Laundry machines * Note: No air conditioning. Deal Makers - Why you may wish to rent this unit: - Private 1 bedroom unit with small kitchen & shower/tub plus small den or office room. - Small sun deck. - View of small, quiet park (Salvation Pavilion). - Ocean within 0.9 miles - easy walk down street. - Town center & summer fun pier within 1 mile. - Near Saco Blvd. for quick access to freeways to Portland. - Owner quick to address repairs / maintenance issues. - Street is very quiet for OOB, not impacted by summer tourist crowds. Possible Deal Breakers - Why you may not wish to rent this unit: - Smaller than standard studio / 1 bdrm apartment. - Not professionally managed owner is landlord. Will need to coordinate R&M scheduling. - Older house - rental unit pending cosmetic updates including bathtub refinishing. - Shared utilities with downstairs tenant. - No summer central air conditioner / winter heating bills run high. - Parking limited & uncovered winter snow. - Winter snow shoveling not included driveway & stairs may need self-clearing. - Access is only through exterior wood stairs which may be steep & icy in winter. - Downstairs also rented so care with floor and room noise may be necessary.