Enjoy comfortable Portland living at 161 Wayside Road. This well-maintained single-family home offers a spacious, inviting layout with plenty of room for everyday living and working from home. Located just 1.5 miles from the University of New England and is convenient to downtown Portland, shopping, dining, recreation, I-295, and the Maine Turnpike. Enjoy the space and privacy of a single-family home while staying close to everything Portland has to offer.
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PetsNo pets allowed
No pets allowed
Lease termsTerm type: Variable, 1, 6, 12 month
Term type
Variable, 1, 6, 12 month
Deposit
$4,200
Amenities
In-unitDishwasher, Air Conditioning, Washer & Dryer in Unit
Dishwasher
Air Conditioning
Washer & Dryer in Unit
Hardwood Flooring
Refrigerator
Yard
Around 161 Wayside Rd
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Places
Transit
4/10
Amanda C Rowe School
Public, PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
Lincoln Middle School
Public, 6-8 • Assigned • 0.5mi
4/10
Portland High School
Public, 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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About Deering
Center
Deering Center, located between Back Cove and Riverton, is a residential and civic Portland neighborhood with a collegiate edge and a leafy, park-lined street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Stevens Ave–Woodford St corridor, where corner markets, coffee counters, and small professional storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Brick Colonials, classic Capes, and early-20th-century multifamilies define the blocks, with sidewalks that link daily errands to green space. The University of New England’s Portland Campus adds lecture-hall energy and a polished institutional presence. Longfellow Arboretum and Baxter Woods bring quiet trails and canopy shade into the middle of town. Local pillars such as Pat’s Meat Market, Woodford Food & Beverage, and the Portland Conservatory of Music help anchor the neighborhood’s routines.
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Historical weather
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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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
This property is priced $2,040 above the rental estimate.
Asking rent
$4,200
Rental estimate
$2,160
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Sale and tax history for 161 Wayside Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
REDFIN #1
Aug 17, 2026
Listed for Rent
$4,200
$3/sq ft
MREIS #1517458
Jan 27, 2022
Sold
$415,000
$268/sq ft
Jan 5, 2022
Listed
$385,000
$249/sq ft
+19
First time offered! Being sold ''as is''. This Deering Center garrison style home has expansion potential with a large walk up attic space as well as space above the garage. Mudroom and garage added in 1990. Inside, carpets have been removed, exposing original hardwood floors. 4 spacious bedrooms on the second floor and the first floor den makes a perfect office space. Wood burning fireplace in family room. Convenient to local restaurants, schools, shopping and downtown Portland. Buyers should seek information from the city of Portland for expansion possibilities
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161 Wayside Rd is a 1547 square foot property with 4 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. 161 Wayside Rd is currently for rent for $4200 per month, and offering Variable, 1, 6, 12 month lease terms. We estimate that 161 Wayside Rd would rent between $2,160 / mo.161 Wayside Rd is located in Portland, the 04102 zipcode, and the Portland Public Schools.