The Portland single-family home you have been waiting for is here. You do not need to drive 30 minutes—or leave the city at all—to find an attainable home with character, outdoor space and a garage. Located on a quiet, tree-lined street in Portland's Riverton neighborhood, 12 Eighth Street offers easy access to restaurants, groceries, schools and the Presumpscot trail network for hiking, trail running, mountain biking and year-round recreation. Built in 1920, this inviting home retains much of its original character while benefiting from a host of thoughtful updates. The main level features a comfortable living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, mudroom and an enjoyable front porch. Three bedrooms occupy the second floor, while the finished upper level provides valuable overflow space—ideal for an additional bedroom, home office, studio or playroom. Outside, the lovely, surprisingly generous lot provides plenty of room to garden, gather and enjoy the mature trees, shrubs and flowering plantings. The rare detached garage/barn offers far more than parking, with exciting potential for a workshop, craft space, gear storage or creative retreat. Low-maintenance, full of charm and priced as one of Portland's most remarkable values, this is an opportunity we expect the market to receive enthusiastically.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$330Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas {Tom} Landry• Benchmark Real Estate
Riverton, located between Forest Avenue and the Presumpscot River, is a residential and riverside Portland neighborhood with a village-style main street and a network of wooded trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Riverton Trolley Park area along Forest Avenue, where corner markets, takeout counters, and everyday services create a steady street rhythm. Longfellow’s Greenhouses anchors local plant culture, while Riverton Community Center and the adjacent Riverton Trolley Park serve as civic touchstones. Housing leans toward early-to-mid-century capes and colonials with deep yards and mature trees. River edges and nearby preserves shape a routine of walks, runs, and seasonal birdwatching. The pace stays practical and grounded, with downtown reached via Forest Avenue corridors.
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Offer insights
12 Eighth St · $449,000
$459K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $459K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
17 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Attic
Bathtub
Pantry
Storage
Cable ready
Internet access available
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms (three on the second level, one location not specified)
Bathrooms
One full bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Kitchen island
Pantry
Electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer hookup on the main level
Flooring
Wood
Engineered hardwood
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Exterior features
Deck
Porch
Fenced yard
Outbuilding and barn(s)
Level lot
Intown location near golf course, public beach, shopping, turnpike/interstate, town center, neighborhood amenities, shopping mall, railroad, and public transit
Paved road frontage
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1920
Ceiling fans
Parking
Detached garage (storage above)
Parking on site, off-street and paved; accommodates 1–4 spaces; listed as 1 garage space and 2-car vehicle storage
Construction
Wood frame construction
Vinyl siding
Pitched shingle roof
Full unfinished basement with exterior bulkhead entry
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
Electric water heater
Utilities are on
HOA & community
Pets allowed with no restrictions
Electricity and solar
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