$679,000
UNDER CONTRACT

Estimated payment $4,254/month

Total Views 11,071
2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,660 Sq Ft
$409 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Hot Property
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Attic
  • Nearby Water Access
  • Wood Flooring
  • 4-minute walk to Heseltine Park

About This Home

Established in Portland's highly sought after Back Cove neighborhood, this delightful 1955 Cape style home offers a timeless aesthetic with thoughtful updates throughout. From the moment you enter the home, you'll appreciate the inviting atmosphere, complete with classic built-ins and a comfortable, easy-going layout. The main level features a living room with a gas fireplace equipped with a gas log set, a formal dining room, an efficient kitchen, and two bedrooms for accessible single level living. The finished basement expands your living space with a spacious family and dining area, a second fireplace, laundry area, and a half bath. The unfinished second floor attic presents excellent potential for future expansion that can be converted into an additional bedroom, office, or studio. Lovingly maintained, this home showcases quality 1950s craftsmanship on a quaint 0.16-acre lot. Enjoy the best of neighborhood living with quick access to Portland's shops, restaurants, and the scenic Back Cove Trail just around the corner.

Listing Agent

David Banks

RE/MAX By The Bay Listed on: 08/22/2025

RE/MAX By The Bay

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,733

Year Built

  • Built in 1955

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned R3

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1-Story Property
  • Built-In Features
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Laundry Room
  • Gas Range
  • Attic

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Finished Basement

  • Partial Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 5 / 1
  • Assessor Parcel Number PTLD-000129-I000005-000001

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Back Cove Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,733

Year Built

Built in 1955

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Active Under Contract
  • Subdivision Name: Back Cove
  • Directions: Head north on Clifton St toward Chenery St. Turn left onto Bay View Dr.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1010.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1955
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.15
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1010.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 650.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Natural: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Basement:Partial: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Other Room Amenities 1:Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Room10: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Gas Fireplace5: Yes
  • Room Features:Gas Fireplace29: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Built-Ins10: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Gas Fireplace9: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 2
  • Special Features: UnderContract

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
  • Has Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Finished, Partial
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 650.0
  • Fireplaces: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: PTLD-000129-I000005-000001
  • Zoning: R3

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6733.0
  • Tax Block: 1
  • Tax Book Number: 30584
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Map Number: 129
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $7,346 $489,400 $150,200 $339,200
2023 $7,052 $489,400 $150,200 $339,200
2022 $6,661 $489,400 $150,200 $339,200
2021 $6,357 $489,400 $150,200 $339,200
2020 $5,242 $224,900 $113,600 $111,300
2019 $5,242 $224,900 $113,600 $111,300
2018 $5,056 $224,900 $113,600 $111,300
2017 $4,869 $224,900 $113,600 $111,300
2016 $4,748 $224,900 $113,600 $111,300
2015 $4,640 $224,900 $113,600 $111,300
2014 $4,498 $224,900 $113,600 $111,300
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $679,000 -- $409 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

David Banks

RE/MAX By The Bay

(207) 687-1375

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The David Banks Team is dedicated to helping clients find the home of their dreams with unmatched service and expertise. Founded in 1994 by David Banks, RE/MAX By The Bay was built on the principle of delivering an exceptional client experience. Since then, the team has grown into a collaborative group of professionals who work seamlessly to provide outstanding results.

Today, the David Banks Team is recognized as one of the top-producing real estate teams in the nation, consistently

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Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1635218

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000129-000000-I005001