Have you been searching for that perfect Back Cove location with a house that is awaiting your vision and ideas to make it truly yours? Being offered for the first time on the open market in over 60 years. The first floor features a spacious living room with fireplace that transitions perfectly into the formal dining room. Off the dining room is the kitchen overlooking the screened porch and fenced back yard. Upstairs you will find 3 nicely sized bedrooms, office/nursery and a walk up third floor finished attic space. This home has maintained its charm and period details throughout the years, boasting steam radiators, wood doors with glass door knobs, built-ins, slate kitchen sink, hardwood floors. .. Basement family room with rustic half bath/laundry room. Some updates and improvements have already been completed over the years so with a little effort you could see an enormous return. Conveniently located to everything this wonderful city has to offer. Located only one house back from Portland's renowned Back Cove and trails, seasonal views, near the University of Southern Maine, minutes from Old Port dining and shopping. ..
Single-familyProperty Type
1928Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$332Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Raylene Estabrook• Signature Homes Real Estate Group, LLC
Bought with Susan Durst• Portland's Choice Realty, LLC
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,908
Year built
1928
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
118203
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R5
SHORELAND OVERLAY
Residential
To provide appropriate areas of the city for medium-density residential development characterized by singlefamily, two-family and low-intensity multifamily dwellings on individual lots; to ensure the stability of established medium-density neighborhoods by controlling residential conversions; and to provide for planned residential unit development on substantially-sized parcels.
Zone overlays
Shoreland Overlay Zone
May 14, 2025 • Final
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
Remodel
May 14, 2025 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached, Off Street
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Room 2 Information
Type: Bonus Room
Level: Third
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Office
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 7 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins
Room 8 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 9 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Finished, Full, Partial
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Interior Features: Attic
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,413
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Screened
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1928
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,908
Below-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 505
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $5,662.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood
Zoning: R5
Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: Back Cove
Water Body Type: Cove, Ocean
Water View: Seasonal
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,762
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Direct Vent Heater
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 15 Deerfield Road, Portland, ME 04101
Directions: From Baxter Boulevard, take a left on Belmeade Road. Left on Deerfield. House on the left. (due to current construction on BLVD suggest alternate Route) OR from Preble St Ext. to Grasmere Rd. Right Onto Deerfield. House on the left
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,908
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1928
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 118203
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Ocean Avenue School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
Portland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.8mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
67% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$762,000 – $922,000
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