A charming Cape style year-round home with sweeping water views of White Head Passage, Ram Island Light and the open ocean. Spend idyllic summer days watching the boats sail into the harbor while lounging on your deck. Open floor concept with kitchen, dining area, living room w/ fireplace, bedroom and bath on the first floor. As you go upstairs there is an open sleeping area for kids or guests and a master bedroom suite with sitting area, an extra sleep space and/or office and bath. You can be creative with this area. The house features many upgrades done over time including but not limited to interior paint, windows, roof, work done to ''button-up'' the walk-out basement and more. The sea breeze is divine on a hot day and when the leaves shed in the Fall it opens up a further view to the East. Lots of glorious sunshine fills the house from its many windows and southern orientation. Beautiful gardens, peaceful neighborhood, and access to the rocky coast. What could be better. ALL OFFERS TO BE PRESENTED BY SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022, 5:00 PM. ACCEPTANCE BY SELLER WITHIN 24 HOURS OF DEADLINE. SELLER HAS THE DISCRETION TO ACCEPT AN OFFER PRIOR TO THE DEADLINE.
Great Pond cottage with a Great big view. Sit on the front deck of this 2 bedroom, 2 bath home and look straight out to Whitehead Passage. The first floor, with its open floor plan, is filled with sunlight. The living room, with fireplace fitted with a gas insert, flows into the dining area and kitchen. A bedroom, bath and utility closet with washer/dryer are off the main space. At one end of second floor, with its high beamed ceiling, there are several work spaces, perfect for writing or crafts or a small sleeping area. The opposite end has a bedroom and bath . There's no shortage of windows up or down bringing in light all day. The walk-in basement has plenty of room for a work space and storage. All together, this is one sweet package.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,423 (+7.5%)
$160,700 + $267,200
$427,900
2023
$5,973 (+5.9%)
$160,700 + $253,800
$414,500
2022
$5,641 (+4.8%)
$160,700 + $253,800
$414,500
2021
$5,384 (−25.8%)
$160,700 + $253,800
$414,500
2020
$7,256
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2019
$7,256 (+3.7%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2018
$6,998 (+3.8%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2017
$6,740 (+2.6%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2016
$6,572 (+2.3%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2015
$6,422 (+3.1%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2014
$6,226
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
Tax history for 28 Great Pond Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,423 (+7.5%)
$160,700 + $267,200
$427,900
2023
$5,973 (+5.9%)
$160,700 + $253,800
$414,500
2022
$5,641 (+4.8%)
$160,700 + $253,800
$414,500
2021
$5,384 (−25.8%)
$160,700 + $253,800
$414,500
2020
$7,256
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2019
$7,256 (+3.7%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2018
$6,998 (+3.8%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2017
$6,740 (+2.6%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2016
$6,572 (+2.3%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2015
$6,422 (+3.1%)
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
2014
$6,226
$185,700 + $125,600
$311,300
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,418
Year built
1922
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
116856
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
IR-2
Island Zone
To provide for a residential neighborhood environment on Portland’s islands in areas with adequate public services. Expansion or extension of IR-2 zoning should be limited, generally focused toward areas adjacent toexisting IR-2 areas, and restricted by such factors as adequacy of access, whether adequate water will be available for private use and for fire protection, whether soils in the area are adequate for subsurface water disposal, or whether public sewers are available. Select nonresidential uses may also be permitted in the IR-2 zone
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Park & open space
Jan 12, 2025 • Final
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
Remodel
Nov 28, 2023 • 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.
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,418
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1922
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,418
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,484.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Neighborhood
Zoning: IR-2
Waterfront Information
Island: Yes
Water Body Name: Ocean, White Head Passage
Water Body Type: Ocean
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,384
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 28 Great Pond Road, Portland, ME 04108
Directions: From Welch St. turn right on Island Ave. Follow Island Ave. to Whitehead St. Turn right. Follow Whitehead St. to Seashore Ave. Follow Seashore Ave. to Great Pond Rd. Turn left. House on left. Signage.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,418
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1922
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 116856
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peaks Island School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi
8/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi
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 86° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
71% 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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Estimated sale price
$646,000 – $782,000
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