Super cute, single-family home in desirable neighborhood off Ocean Avenue. This two-bedroom property has tasteful cosmetic updates featuring a bright, open floor plan, custom kitchen and appliances, and a lovely, remodeled bath. Enjoy easy and efficient first floor living . There is also some great, finished space in the attic that allows for storage or many numerous possibilities for expanding your living area. The large, fenced backyard is a hidden gem- plenty of space for gardening, entertaining, relaxing and such. Such a great treat to have a one car garage and off-street parking in Portland. Read street is close to Back Bay, Payson Park, hiking and biking trails, dog parks- and of course downtown is booming with activity year-round.
Single-familyProperty Type
1942Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$688Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Christine Pemberton• Portside Real Estate Group
Bought with Tiffany Libb Pamela Starnes• Signature Homes Real Estate Group, LLC
Adorable 2 bed 1 bath that has been thoughtfully renovated. Features a brand new kitchen by Maine Cabinet Company & a fully renovated full bathroom. The interior has been opened up with a new butcher block eating area & extra storage. The space is accented with salvaged 1800s barn board & is a true mix of the charm of the 40's with the modern home finishings of today. Property has a nice backyard space to make your own, a small one car garage & partially finished attic space for easy storage. Don't miss! All offers due by Sunday May 2nd by 5 pm, w a 24 hour response time thank you!
MREIS #1479766
Feb 23, 2021
Sold
$255,000
$397/sq ft
Jan 14, 2021
Listed
$239,900
$374/sq ft
+9
Back Cove!!! Walk to local restaurants, Baxter Boulevard and Payson Park. Ideal for those that are downsizing, first time home buyer or investors(Air BNB). This is the lowest priced house offered in Portland. COVID-19: Due to nationwide concerns about COVID-19 and as a courtesy to home sellers, please do not schedule showings if the buyer's agent or buyers exhibits cold/flu-like symptoms or meets any of the criteria for self-quarantine mandated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By proceeding with scheduling a showing, you are acknowledging this requirement and agreeing you are not aware of any issues of this nature. Masks and Gloves to be worn.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,511 (+23.2%)
$63,200 + $237,300
$300,500
2023
$3,662 (+5.9%)
$63,200 + $190,900
$254,100
2022
$3,458 (+4.8%)
$63,200 + $190,900
$254,100
2021
$3,301 (−13.8%)
$63,200 + $190,900
$254,100
2020
$3,828
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2019
$3,828 (+3.7%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2018
$3,691 (+3.8%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2017
$3,555 (+2.6%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2016
$3,466 (+2.3%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2015
$3,387 (+3.1%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2014
$3,284
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
Tax history for 128 Read St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,511 (+23.2%)
$63,200 + $237,300
$300,500
2023
$3,662 (+5.9%)
$63,200 + $190,900
$254,100
2022
$3,458 (+4.8%)
$63,200 + $190,900
$254,100
2021
$3,301 (−13.8%)
$63,200 + $190,900
$254,100
2020
$3,828
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2019
$3,828 (+3.7%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2018
$3,691 (+3.8%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2017
$3,555 (+2.6%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2016
$3,466 (+2.3%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2015
$3,387 (+3.1%)
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
2014
$3,284
$63,200 + $101,000
$164,200
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,227 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,206
Year built
1942
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
120726
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener