Tucked away in greater Portland, you will find a great kept secret. It is a place where you will feel like you are away, but still be at home. It is a bright cozy farm house built in 1900 with great character, as if it were meant to be in a cheery novel. Outside, the house has trees that enclose around the property and it is set on a dead end road, so your space is your own. The wrap-around porch, with an added bonus of a 10x20 deck overlooking a fenced in yard, allows for you to toast the day, as you sit and enjoy beautiful morning sunrises and sunsets. Storage for lawn work and tools is a cinch with a 12x18 shed with electricity. Wtih three bedrooms and two bathrooms, there is plenty of room to enjoy. In addition, this home has just had a new roof installed and is move in ready. Go ahead, step into your new house and turn the page of a new inspiring adventure!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$388Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Timothy McLaughlin• Keller Williams Realty
Contact: 207-240-7771
Bought with Paula Broydrick• Coldwell Banker Realty
Sunny Yellow 3 Bedroom Farmhouse style property in North Deering. Wood floors. Country Kitchen. Cozy family room with woodstove. Exterior features wraparound porch leading to a 10' by 20' deck overlooking a fenced in backyard. Organic raised gardens. 12' by 18' shed with electricity, wok bench and shelving. A naturally private lot giving a rural feel yet only 10 minutes to in-town Portland. Walk to Northgate.
MREIS #1040173
Mar 13, 2012
Sold
$197,500
$146/sq ft
+15
Enjoy this sunlit city farmhouse, with enchanting wrap-around porch, privately tucked away on . 4 acres w/ organic garden. 3bed2ba. Updated Cntry Kitch. GleamingWDflrs & Fam. Rm w/ cozy WDstove. Feels far away but very gd location 10mins from dwntwn. Won't last.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,428 (+4.2%)
$74,200 + $287,400
$361,600
2023
$5,211 (+5.9%)
$74,200 + $287,400
$361,600
2022
$4,921 (+4.8%)
$74,200 + $287,400
$361,600
2021
$4,697 (−0.6%)
$74,200 + $287,400
$361,600
2020
$4,723
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2019
$4,723 (+3.7%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2018
$4,554 (+3.8%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2017
$4,386 (+2.5%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2016
$4,277 (+2.3%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2015
$4,180 (+3.2%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2014
$4,052
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
Tax history for 23 Drake St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,428 (+4.2%)
$74,200 + $287,400
$361,600
2023
$5,211 (+5.9%)
$74,200 + $287,400
$361,600
2022
$4,921 (+4.8%)
$74,200 + $287,400
$361,600
2021
$4,697 (−0.6%)
$74,200 + $287,400
$361,600
2020
$4,723
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2019
$4,723 (+3.7%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2018
$4,554 (+3.8%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2017
$4,386 (+2.5%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2016
$4,277 (+2.3%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2015
$4,180 (+3.2%)
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
2014
$4,052
$78,000 + $124,600
$202,600
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,351
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
131618
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Jan 27, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Jan 25, 2026 • Final
Hvac
HVAC
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
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower
Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
Other Equipment: Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,351
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Security Features: Security System
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,351
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $17,424
Lot Size (Acres): 0.4
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Suburban, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: R-3
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,697
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
School Information
High School District: Portland Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 23 Drake Street, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: From Washington Avenue, North on right before Maine Avenue.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,351
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 131618
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Casco Bay High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
5/10
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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
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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Historical weather
Portland, ME • 04103
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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.
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Estimated sale price
$499,000 – $604,000
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