Charming Portland Bungalow with Character, Updates & a Private Backyard! Welcome to this delightful three-bedroom, two-full-bath Portland bungalow where timeless character meets modern updates! The updated kitchen features granite countertops and blends beautifully with the home's original charm, including warm wood floors, classic moldings, a functional fireplace and architectural details that are increasingly hard to find. Set back nicely from the street and surrounded by mature trees, this home offers a wonderful sense of privacy while still being conveniently located in Portland. The fenced backyard is a true outdoor retreat, with plenty of room for gardening, play, pets, entertaining, or simply relaxing. The expansive deck extends your living space outdoors and offers convenient storage underneath, with direct access to the basement. Looking for a home with personality? The charming three-season porch provides a welcoming transition into the home and creates the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee, curl up with a book, or unwind at the end of the day. And for those who love entertaining, the backyard outdoor gazebo sets the stage for memorable gatherings. Important updates, including insulation, roofing, and the furnace, just to name a few, have already been completed, offering peace of mind while allowing you to enjoy the character and craftsmanship of an older home. Book your private showing today!
Back Cove, located between the Back Cove shoreline and I-295, is a residential and waterfront Portland neighborhood with a 3.6-mile trail loop and broad bay views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Forest Avenue near Woodford Street, where corner markets, coffee counters, and long-running local eateries set a steady, everyday rhythm. Triple Espresso anchors the caffeine routine, while Woodford Food & Beverage and The Great Lost Bear serve as familiar gathering rooms. Housing leans toward early-20th-century capes and colonials, with pockets of mid-century apartments. The Back Cove Trail frames morning runs, stroller walks, and sunset laps. Tree-lined blocks meet working streets, giving the area a practical, lived-in feel.
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Market insights
115 Read St · $630,000
DAYS ON MARKET
1 days
The average home goes pending in 25 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.1%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$630,000
Median sale price in this area is $623,278. (1% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
22% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Six total rooms
First-floor bedroom
Bathtub
Pantry
Wood-burning fireplace
Has fireplace
Air radon mitigation system
Bedrooms
Bedroom on the first floor
Second-floor bedroom with built-ins, closet and skylight
Second-floor primary bedroom with skylight
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Pantry
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup
Washer and dryer included
Flooring
Wood floors
Heating & cooling
Heat pump for heating and cooling
Baseboard heating
Hot water heating
Exterior features
Deck
Screened porch
Fenced yard
Outbuilding
Near shopping, town and turnpike/interstate
Level lot with sidewalks
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1921
Shingle roof
R5 zoning
Parking
Gravel off-street parking with 1–4 spaces
Construction
Wood frame construction with clapboard and wood siding
Block and slab foundation
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breaker electrical service
Gas water heater (not on heating system)
Financial info
Annual tax amount reported
Other
Green features include water heater and LED light fixtures
Electricity and solar
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This cozy bungalow is located a short walk from Payson Park and the Back Cove, and conveniently located to the Old Port, schools, shopping, and I-295. The home offers hardwood floors, built-ins, a bedroom and bathroom on each floor, and a full walk-out basement. Complimenting the charming interior is an enclosed front porch, large deck in a fenced in backyard, a hot tub, and a relaxing landscape with a water feature and a diversity of beautiful perennial plants.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,132 (+4.2%)
$62,800 + $279,100
$341,900
2023
$4,927 (+5.9%)
$62,800 + $279,100
$341,900
2022
$4,653 (+4.8%)
$62,800 + $279,100
$341,900
2021
$4,441 (−2.9%)
$62,800 + $279,100
$341,900
2020
$4,573
$62,800 + $133,400
$196,200
2019
$4,573 (+3.7%)
$62,800 + $133,400
$196,200
2018
$4,411 (+3.8%)
$62,800 + $133,400
$196,200
2017
$4,248 (+2.6%)
$62,800 + $133,400
$196,200
2016
$4,142 (+2.3%)
$62,800 + $133,400
$196,200
2015
$4,048 (+3.2%)
$62,800 + $133,400
$196,200
2014
$3,924
$62,800 + $133,400
$196,200
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,265
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,265
Year built
1921
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
120771
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Aug 11, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Jan 16, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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Portland, ME • 04103
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Redfin Estimate for 115 Read St
$630,083
$83 over list price of $630K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $525K to $712K.