$950,000

Estimated payment $5,902/month

Total Views 3,398
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,560 Sq Ft
$609 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Property is near public transit
  • Public Beach
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2-minute walk to Fort Sumner Park

About This Home

Discover this charming 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom home at 51 Melbourne Street, hitting the market for the first time! Nestled in Portland's vibrant East End, this well-maintained gem offers a perfect blend of classic character and opportunity for personalization. While the home has been lovingly cared for, it's ready for your modern updates to make it truly shine. Enjoy a prime location just steps from Fort Allen Park, where breathtaking sunsets await, and a short stroll to East End Beach for coastal relaxation, with scenic bike trails and walking paths perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in Portland's dynamic culture, surrounded by the Hill Arts Theatre, trendy coffee shops, and local breweries, all while benefiting from a rare private driveway for convenient off-street parking and a spacious 1,560-square-foot layout ready to be reimagined to suit your style. This East End treasure is a rare find, offering proximity to Portland's best amenities while maintaining a cozy, residential feel. Whether you're envisioning a modernized interior or preserving its classic charm, 51 Melbourne Street is a canvas for your dream home. Don't miss this first-on-market opportunity!

Listing Agent

James Trask

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Phone: 2072813837 Listed on: 08/20/2025

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Co-Listing Agent

Jody Ryan

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Phone: 2072813837

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,698

Year Built

  • Built in 1905

Lot Details

  • 0.53 Acre Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Fenced
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned RN-4

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,560 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Storm Windows
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Brick Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking
  • On-Street Parking
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Location

  • Property is near public transit
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Not Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 4
  • Assessor Parcel Number PTLD-000015-F000004-000001

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,698

Year Built

Built in 1905

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.53
  • Water Body Name: Casco bay
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 3386
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-560-4683
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Directions: On the Corner of Melbourne St and Willis St. GPS.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1560.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1905
  • Attribution Contact: 2072813837
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.53
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1560.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: Seasonal
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Basement:BrickMortar: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
  • Location:Near Railroad: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Parking:On Street: Yes
  • Electric:Fuses: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Window Features:Storm Windows: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Has Basement: Interior, Brick/Mortar, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood, Near Railroad
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Off Street, On Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23086.8
  • Parcel #: PTLD-000015-F000004-000001
  • Zoning: RN-4

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 8698.0
  • Tax Book Number: 30509
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Map Number: 015
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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 $8,698 $579,500 $307,200 $272,300
2023 $8,351 $579,500 $307,200 $272,300
2022 $7,887 $579,500 $307,200 $272,300
2021 $7,528 $579,500 $307,200 $272,300
2020 $5,070 $217,500 $106,400 $111,100
2019 $5,070 $217,500 $106,400 $111,100
2018 $4,889 $217,500 $106,400 $111,100
2017 $4,709 $217,500 $106,400 $111,100
2016 $4,591 $217,500 $106,400 $111,100
2015 $4,487 $217,500 $106,400 $111,100
2014 $4,350 $217,500 $106,400 $111,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/20/2025 08/20/25 For Sale $950,000 -- $609 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

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

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Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1634928

Maine Listings

APN: PTLD-000015-000000-F004001