278 Danforth St is a 1,656 square foot house on a 1,307 square foot lot with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Portland data, we estimate the home's value is $701,062.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
1,307 sq ftLot Size
$423Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$701,062
$19K since July
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,920
$357,200 + $303,900
$661,100
Tax history for 278 Danforth St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$7,920
$357,200 + $303,900
$661,100
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
R6
Residential
To set aside areas on the peninsula for housing characterized primarily by multi-family dwellings at a high density providing a wide range of housing for differing types of households; to conserve the existing housing stock and residential character of neighborhoods by controlling the scale and external impacts of professional offices and other nonresidential uses; and to encourage new housing development consistent with the compact lot development pattern typically found on the peninsula.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Lodging & hospitality-Other
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Partial
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Forced Hot Water
Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,656
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,656
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,307
Municipality Name: PORTLAND CITY
Acres: 0.03
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,656
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,307 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 7368512
Home facts updated by county records on May 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
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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 87° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Estimated sale price
$667,000 – $807,000
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