A rare opportunity to own a detached single-family home in Portland at an approachable price point! This classic 1930s Gambrel offers approximately 1,384 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a comfortable, functional layout filled with character. Inside, hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring complement inviting living spaces, while the bright sunroom provides a wonderful spot for morning coffee, reading, plants, or simply relaxing. The home's classic architecture and flexible spaces offer plenty of opportunity to personalize over time while preserving the charm that makes it special. Step outside and discover one of the property's standout features—a surprisingly private, fully fenced backyard. There's room for pets, gardening, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Off-street parking adds everyday convenience. For buyers comparing Portland condos, 705 Riverside offers a compelling alternative: your own detached home, private fenced yard, 2 full bathrooms, off-street parking, and no monthly association fee. Convenient access to shopping, restaurants, trails, parks, major commuter routes, and all that Portland has to offer adds to the home's everyday practicality. Offered at $400,000, 705 Riverside Street is ready for its next owner. Come see what single-family homeownership in Portland can look like.
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Price cut: $15K (10/19)
$385,000
705 Riverside Street, Portland, ME 04103
2beds
1,384sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1930
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$380,100 Zestimate®
$278/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Classic architectureBright sunroomFlexible spacesOff-street parking
- 111 days
- 1,861
- 135
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Listed by:
Excellence Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1670666
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Mud room
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Direct Vent Heater
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Bathtub, Shower
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,384
- Total interior livable area: 1,384 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,384
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Glassed-in Porch
- Exterior features: Animal Containment System
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Near Railroad, Level, Sidewalks, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: PTLDM324BA004001
- Zoning: RN-5
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Dutch Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1930
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $278/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $323,600
- Annual tax amount: $4,857
- Date on market: 9/10/2026
- Exclusions: None
Estimated market value
$380,100
$361,000 - $399,000
$2,835/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2026 | Price change | $385,000-3.8%$278/sqft |
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| 9/11/2026 | Price change | $400,000-5.9%$289/sqft |
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| 7/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000$307/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,663 | $323,600 |
| 2023 | $4,663 +5.9% | $323,600 |
| 2022 | $4,404 +11.5% | $323,600 +90.9% |
| 2020 | $3,951 | $169,500 |
| 2019 | $3,951 +3.7% | $169,500 |
| 2018 | $3,810 +3.8% | $169,500 |
| 2017 | $3,670 +2.6% | $169,500 |
| 2016 | $3,578 +2.3% | $169,500 |
| 2015 | $3,497 +3.2% | $169,500 |
| 2014 | $3,390 +3% | $169,500 |
| 2013 | $3,290 +3.1% | $169,500 |
| 2012 | $3,190 +9.4% | $169,500 +6.3% |
| 2011 | $2,916 -3% | $159,500 -5.9% |
| 2009 | $3,007 | $169,500 |
| 2008 | $3,007 +8.8% | $169,500 |
| 2006 | $2,765 | $169,500 |
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Neighborhood: Riverton
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