87 Read Street

Closed 8/31/26
Closed 8/31/26
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$599,000
3 beds1,378 sqft$435/sqft
87 Read St, Portland, ME 04103
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.34 acresLot Size
1930Year Built
$435/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

New Price! Opportunity knocks in Portland's desirable Back Cove neighborhood! This classic 3-bed, 1.5-bath colonial offers 1,378 sq ft of immediate livability on an expansive 1/3-acre double lot. Filled with natural light, this home offers hardwood flooring, original built-ins, a fireplace and a sunroom perfect for home office or enjoying coffee while looking out at the large private back yard. Outside, opportunities abound for garden beds, a firepit, a place for a dog or kids to play, or future...New Price! Opportunity knocks in Portland's desirable Back Cove neighborhood! This classic 3-bed, 1.5-bath colonial offers 1,378 sq ft of immediate livability on an expansive 1/3-acre double lot. Filled with natural light, this home offers hardwood flooring, original built-ins, a fireplace and a sunroom perfect for home office or enjoying coffee while looking out at the large private back yard. Outside, opportunities abound for garden beds, a firepit, a place for a dog or kids to play, or future expansion. Just moments from Baxter Boulevard, Payson Park, and Portland's vibrant downtown. This home has been pre-inspected for the buyer's convenience. A great value!
  • Listed by: Mark Fortier 207.831.1257 MFORTIER@TOWNANDSHORE.COM • Town & Shore Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/31/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1670611
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Property Information for 87 Read Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,754 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Cumberland County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Waterfront Features: Nearby, Oceanfront, Public
  • Zoning: RN-1
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Lot Size: 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Page: 49
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Forest Ave to Ocean Ave near Cheverus, left on to Read Street to #87. OR Washington Ave to Ocean Ave, right on to Read Street to #87
  • Latitude: 43.68153
  • Longitude: -$70.28
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: PTLD-000141-J000006-000001
  • Tax Lot: 6-7
  • Tax Block: J
  • Tax Book Number: 41681
  • Tax Map Number: 141
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,754.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Common, Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Near Town, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.34
  • Lot Size Area: 0.34
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 14810.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 100.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Tree Growth: false
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1378.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1378.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Year Built: 1930
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $434.69
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Natural - On Site
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Washer Hookup
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System, Cable
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Other Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System, Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Full, Unfinished
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil, Steam, Radiator
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Built-Ins, Dining Area, Informal
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Island
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Washer Hookup
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Gas Fireplace
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Sunroom Amenities: Four-Season
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 87 Read Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 31, 2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1670611

$599,000—
Jul 25, 2026

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1670611

—
Jul 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1670611

$650,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/31/2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1670611

$599,000
07/25/2026

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1670611

—
07/07/2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1670611

$650,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 87 Read Street

Taxable ValueLand$298,700Additions$438,400Total$737,100
Tax Record2025$8,830 ($736 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,748 SqFtStories1Lot Size34,203 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1949Year Renovated1949CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:109A B:B006001

Schools near 87 Read Street

This home is within Portland Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Ocean Avenue School
Public - K to 5
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Deering High School
Public - 9 to 12
Casco Bay High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Ocean Avenue School
PublicK to 5

Lyman Moore Middle School
Public6 to 8

Deering High School
Public9 to 12

Casco Bay High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 87 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103
$599,000
3
1,378
14,810
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2
1
1,092
7,501
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5,249
98 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103
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3
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