OFF MARKET

Off Market Jan 2022 for $480K

$552,550

•

1,656

sq ft

278 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04102

About this home

Multi-familyProperty Type

1890Year Built

1,306 sq ftLot Size

$334Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Kathryn Townsend • Townsend Real Estate

Bought with Kimberly Sutton • Benchmark Real Estate

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•Source:MREIS #1513422

Redfin Estimate

$552,550

$73K since sold in January 2022$5,000 since July

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This home's estimate is 10% lower than the average sale price ($614K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$960,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,031 sq ft
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SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$275,000
B
4 beds2 baths1,926 sq ft
427 Saint John St, Portland, ME 04102
SOLD DEC 11, 2025
$515,000
C
4 beds2 baths1,742 sq ft
42 Reynolds St, South Portland, ME 04106
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$685,000
D
4 beds1.5 baths1,560 sq ft
51 Melbourne St, Portland, ME 04101
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$599,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,558 sq ft
270 Elm St, South Portland, ME 04106
SOLD APR 13, 2026
$650,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,766 sq ft
11 Romasco Ln, Portland, ME 04101

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$168,749

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Market trends in 04102, ME

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$600K

$136 MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

2 days MoM

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 278 Danforth St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$6,915 (+4.2%)

$258,600 + $202,100

$460,700

2023

$6,639 (+5.1%)

$258,600 + $202,100

$460,700

2022

$6,318 (+4.8%)

$258,600 + $205,600

$464,200

2021

$6,030 (+45.7%)

$258,600 + $205,600

$464,200

2020

$4,138

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2019

$4,138 (+3.7%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2018

$3,990 (+3.8%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2017

$3,843 (+2.6%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2016

$3,747 (+2.3%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2015

$3,662 (+3.2%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2014

$3,550

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

Tax history for 278 Danforth St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$6,915 (+4.2%)

$258,600 + $202,100

$460,700

2023

$6,639 (+5.1%)

$258,600 + $202,100

$460,700

2022

$6,318 (+4.8%)

$258,600 + $205,600

$464,200

2021

$6,030 (+45.7%)

$258,600 + $205,600

$464,200

2020

$4,138

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2019

$4,138 (+3.7%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2018

$3,990 (+3.8%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2017

$3,843 (+2.6%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2016

$3,747 (+2.3%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2015

$3,662 (+3.2%)

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

2014

$3,550

$104,400 + $73,100

$177,500

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1,307 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,656

Year built

1890

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cumberland County

APN

114779

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

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

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Brick/Mortar, Full

Interior Features
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,656

Property Information
Year Built: 1890
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,656

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $1,306.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.03
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R6

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,030
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Direct Vent Furnace
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Tank

Location

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 2
# of 2 Bedroom Units: 2
Operating Expense: $10,900
Gross Income: $19,200

Unit 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Actual Rent: $850
Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Dedicated Water Heater: No
Electric: Yes
Has Heat: Yes
Level: First
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes

Unit 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Actual Rent: $750
Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Dedicated Water Heater: No
Electric: Yes
Has Heat: Yes
Level: Second
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 278 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04102
Directions: From Longfellow Square take State Street for 0.3 miles, turn right on Danforth Street. In 0.4 miles property will be on left.

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: 114779

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 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

Portland, ME • 04102

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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

$525,000 – $636,000

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Home values near 278 Danforth St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
276 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1546 Sq. Ft.	$642,106
272 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1490 Sq. Ft.	$650,631

Address	Redfin Estimate
279 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2786 Sq. Ft.	$874,186
273 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3203 Sq. Ft.	$910,491

Address	Redfin Estimate
2 Danforth Place #2, Portland, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1546 Sq. Ft.	$610,538
2 Danforth Place #2, Portland, ME 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1478 Sq. Ft.	$565,442

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