159 Edwards St is a 1,398 square foot house on a 7,841 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Portland data, we estimate the home's value is $570,375.
Single-familyProperty Type
1917Year Built
7,841 sq ftLot Size
$408Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$570,375
$15K since July
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This home's estimate is 29.7% lower than the average sale price ($812K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,951 (+4.1%)
$95,000 + $301,500
$396,500
2023
$5,714 (+8.3%)
$95,000 + $301,500
$396,500
2022
$5,278 (+4.8%)
$95,000 + $292,800
$387,800
2021
$5,038 (−8.6%)
$95,000 + $292,800
$387,800
2020
$5,515
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2019
$5,515 (+3.7%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2018
$5,319 (+3.8%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2017
$5,122 (+2.5%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2016
$4,995 (+2.3%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2015
$4,881 (+3.1%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2014
$4,732
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
Tax history for 159 Edwards St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,951 (+4.1%)
$95,000 + $301,500
$396,500
2023
$5,714 (+8.3%)
$95,000 + $301,500
$396,500
2022
$5,278 (+4.8%)
$95,000 + $292,800
$387,800
2021
$5,038 (−8.6%)
$95,000 + $292,800
$387,800
2020
$5,515
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2019
$5,515 (+3.7%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2018
$5,319 (+3.8%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2017
$5,122 (+2.5%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2016
$4,995 (+2.3%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2015
$4,881 (+3.1%)
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
2014
$4,732
$89,500 + $147,100
$236,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RN-3
Residential Neighborhood Zone
To provide for a residential neighborhood environment predominantly characterized by dwellings on lots of at least 5,000 sq ft. Conversion of existing nonresidential structures to multi-family dwellings is permitted within the RN-3 zone, subject to standards encouraging compatibility and context sensitivity to ensure the stability of established residential neighborhoods. Select nonresidential uses may also be permitted in the RN-3 zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Cemetery
Park & open space
Oct 16, 2025 • Final
Hvac
HVAC
Oct 16, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
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
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Cottage/Bungalow
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Property Information
Subdivision Name: LONGFELLOW HIGHLANDS
Living Sq. Ft: 1,398
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 7,841
Legal Lot Number: 86A
Municipality Name: PORTLAND CITY
Acres: 0.18
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,398
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1917
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 118681
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
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Transit
Ocean Avenue School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
2/10
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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
60% 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$542,000 – $656,000
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