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Price cut: $81K (10/14)

$799,000

121 Read Street, Portland, ME 04103

5beds

2,039sqft

$5,313/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1910

8,276 Square Feet Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$392/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Operational wood fireplaceLarge back deckOriginal hardwood floors throughoutFormal dining room

New Offering in Portland's Back Cove neighborhood. Large and Fully applianced "Chef's Kitchen" just 2 minutes walk to the Boulevard! Over 2,000 square feet of 1900's charm. 1910 colonial with high ceilings, operational wood fireplace, stylish easy living. 4-5 bedrooms, w/elegant large windows and lots of light. 2.5 baths. Over 2,000 Square feet of living space. Original hardwood floors throughout. LR w/wood burning fireplace. Formal dining room, Sunroom with direct access to large back deck overlooking the back yard. Could be perfect playroom or office w/ 1/2 bath. 4 bedrooms and full bath on 2nd floor. 3rd floor offers master suite and full bath with skylight. Roomy private rear garden with garage. Front door opens to the full-width front porch protected by mature foliage

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Features: Built-in Features, Closet, Full Bath, Heat Stove, Suite, Skylight, Walk-In Closet(s)
Level: Second

Bedroom 1

Features: Full Bath, Closet
Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Features: Closet
Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Features: Closet
Level: Second

Bedroom 5

Level: Third

Den

Level: First

Dining room

Features: Built-in Features, Dining Area
Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen Island
Level: First

Living room

Features: Built-in Features, Wood Burning Fireplace
Level: First

Heating

Zoned, Steam, Radiator

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator

Features

Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Doors: Storm Door(s)
Windows: Double Pane Windows
Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,039
Total interior livable area: 2,039 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,039
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 1
Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
Garage spaces: 1

Features

Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch

Lot

Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Features: Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Level, Sidewalks, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: PTLDM141BH007001
Zoning: Residential

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1910

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: Back Cove

Location

Region: Portland

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $392/sqft
Tax assessed value: $449,000
Annual tax amount: $8,250
Date on market: 10/1/2026

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/14/2026	Price change	$799,000-9.2%$392/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1682712 Report a problem
10/1/2026	Listed for sale	$880,000+131.6%$432/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1682712 Report a problem
1/26/2018	Sold	$380,000+8.6%$186/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1332367 Report a problem
11/28/2017	Listed for sale	$349,900+14.7%$172/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Realty #1332367 Report a problem
5/28/2013	Sold	$305,000+1.7%$150/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1083317 Report a problem
3/15/2013	Listed for sale	$299,900+3.8%$147/sqft
Source: Ocean Gate Realty, LLC #1083317 Report a problem
12/17/2011	Listing removed	$289,000$142/sqft
Source: Ocean Gate Realty, LLC #1018762 Report a problem
9/28/2011	Price change	$289,000-3.5%$142/sqft
Source: Ocean Gate Realty, LLC #1018762 Report a problem
8/13/2011	Price change	$299,333-5%$147/sqft
Source: Ocean Gate Realty, LLC #1018762 Report a problem
7/23/2011	Price change	$315,000-7.3%$154/sqft
Source: Ocean Gate Realty, LLC #1018762 Report a problem
6/18/2011	Listed for sale	$339,900+33.3%$167/sqft
Source: Ocean Gate Realty, LLC #1018762 Report a problem
7/18/2003	Sold	$255,000$125/sqft
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$6,470	$449,000
2023	$6,470 +5.9%	$449,000
2022	$6,111 +3.7%	$449,000 +77.6%
2020	$5,893	$252,800
2019	$5,893 +3.7%	$252,800
2018	$5,683 +3.8%	$252,800
2017	$5,473 +2.5%	$252,800
2016	$5,337 +2.3%	$252,800
2015	$5,215 +3.1%	$252,800
2014	$5,056 +3%	$252,800
2013	$4,907 +3.1%	$252,800
2012	$4,758 +7.2%	$252,800 +4.1%
2011	$4,438 -1%	$242,800 -4%
2009	$4,485	$252,800
2008	$4,485 +8.8%	$252,800
2006	$4,123	$252,800