Built in 1905 as a ''seaside cottage'', this adored Cumberland Foreside home sits on 2 peaceful acres along one of southern Maine's most coveted coastal roads. Gracefully transformed over the past 5 years while retaining every ounce of its original charm, the home welcomes you to its grand living room with hand hewn beams and a wood burning fireplace. The sun drenched office offers a cozy window seat and wonderful bookshelves. Through the arched doorways is the dining room, opening effortlessly to the rear sitting room with its woodstove insert and walls of windows. The kitchen is the true showstopper, with a bank of windows, fine fixtures, high end appliances, and slate radiant heat floors, integrated with stunning designer details throughout. The back wing of the first floor has been renovated with beautiful built-ins and a charming powder room to create an eminently functional space in high style. The screened-in covered breezeway leads to the newly rebuilt two-car garage. Upstairs, 5 bedrooms and 2 full baths provide ample space, with flexibility for work from home or fitness spaces. Outside, delight in all of Maine's natural glory, with sugar maples, ancient oaks, and shady hemlocks forming a playful grove beyond the fenced in backyard, with plenty of space for additional accessory structures as desired. An enchanting property, offering a lifestyle worthy of pursuit.
Single-familyProperty Type
1905Year Built
2 acresLot Size
$575Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by David Banks• RE/MAX By The Bay
Bought with Heather Shields• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
A beautiful seaside cottage built in 1905 on a gracious Cumberland Foreside lot. Conveniently located close to Cumberland school system, shopping and downtown Portland. This home is filled with period details with tasteful updates to the kitchen and baths true to the era of the home. Natural light streams across the 2+/- acre lot with ancient stone walls, mature landscaping and a newly added two car garage. A number of additional upgrades have increased the performance and efficiency of the home.
MREIS #1068699
Sep 6, 2012
Listed
$595,000
$187/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,676 (+8.3%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2024
$16,322 (+5.0%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2023
$15,549 (+4.5%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2022
$14,882 (+3.2%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2021
$14,426 (+1.0%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2020
$14,286 (+3.1%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2019
$13,859 (+0.8%)
$268,300 + $429,900
$698,200
2018
$13,755 (−1.9%)
$268,300 + $429,900
$698,200
2017
$14,021 (+24.0%)
$268,300 + $477,500
$745,800
2016
$11,310 (+0.8%)
$268,300 + $351,400
$619,700
2015
$11,217 (+4.0%)
$268,300 + $351,400
$619,700
2014
$10,783 (+2.4%)
$268,300 + $351,400
$619,700
2013
$10,535
$268,300 + $351,400
$619,700
Tax history for 34 Foreside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,676 (+8.3%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2024
$16,322 (+5.0%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2023
$15,549 (+4.5%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2022
$14,882 (+3.2%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2021
$14,426 (+1.0%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2020
$14,286 (+3.1%)
$268,300 + $433,700
$702,000
2019
$13,859 (+0.8%)
$268,300 + $429,900
$698,200
2018
$13,755 (−1.9%)
$268,300 + $429,900
$698,200
2017
$14,021 (+24.0%)
$268,300 + $477,500
$745,800
2016
$11,310 (+0.8%)
$268,300 + $351,400
$619,700
2015
$11,217 (+4.0%)
$268,300 + $351,400
$619,700
2014
$10,783 (+2.4%)
$268,300 + $351,400
$619,700
2013
$10,535
$268,300 + $351,400
$619,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
5
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,034
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
152652
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Coffered Ceiling(s)
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Room 4 Information
Type: Mud Room
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins, Closet
Room 5 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Room 7 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Closet, Full Bath, Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)