Beautifully updated North Deering cape with energy-efficiency! Welcome to 31 Samuel Road, a meticulously maintained and thoughtfully updated Cape located in Portland's highly sought-after North Deering neighborhood. Renovated in 2022, this charming 3-bedroom, 3 bath home blends classic character with modern comfort and efficiency. Inside, you'll find over 2,200 square feet of inviting living space featuring hardwood floors, granite countertops, a cozy gas fireplace, and a finished lower-level family room perfect for entertaining, working from home, or relaxing with family and friends. The home's bright and functional layout offers flexibility for today's lifestyle while maintaining a warm, welcoming feel throughout. Recent upgrades include two high-efficiency heat pumps providing both heating and air conditioning, ensuring year-round comfort. Solar panels help significantly reduce energy costs, with the current owners enjoying virtually no electric bills from July through September. A valuable benefit that combines sustainability with long-term savings. Enjoy the large, screened in back porch overlooking a beautifully landscaped private, fenced backyard. Comes complete with a patio and hot tub, ideal for outdoor gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Also featured, an oversized attached two-car garage and spacious breezeway. The property is situated on a generous lot close to shopping, restaurants, schools, parks, and trails. It is a move-in-ready home that is an exceptional opportunity to enjoy comfort, efficiency, and convenience in one of the city's most desirable neighborhoods.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$285Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Guerino Falconieri• Century 21 North East
North Deering, located between Back Cove and Presumpscot River, is a residential and wooded Portland neighborhood with broad conservation land and low-slung mid-century streetscapes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Allen Avenue corridor near the Pine Tree Shopping Center, where everyday errands cluster beside a steady flow of local traffic. Ranches and split-levels mix with newer infill, while long tree lines and stone walls keep the pace quiet. Evergreen Cemetery reads like a landscaped park, and the Presumpscot River Trail adds a nature-forward routine. Community touchstones include the Portland Trails network, Riverside Golf Course, and the historic grounds of Evergreen Cemetery.
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Market insights
31 Samuel Rd · $640,000
DAYS ON MARKET
76 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.6%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$640,000
Median sale price in this area is $618,357. (3% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Walk-in closet(s)
Finished full basement with walk-out access and interior entry
Basement includes bulkhead and sump pump
Two fireplaces
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 on the first floor
Bedroom 2 on the second floor
Bedroom 3 on the second floor
Bathrooms
Three full bathrooms
Kitchen
Cooktop
Gas range
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Laundry on upper level
Flooring
Tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Heat pump for cooling
Multiple heating types: baseboard, blowers, heat pump, hot water, radiant
Exterior features
Screened porch
Fenced yard
Near golf course, shopping, turnpike/interstate, town and public transit
Neighborhood setting
Paved road access
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1965
Parking
Attached 2-car garage
Paved parking with inside entrance and direct entry to living
1–4 total parking spaces
Construction
Wood frame with vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Above-grade and finished below-grade living space
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
Electric water heater
Electricity and solar
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Install a new bathroom in the basement including a pump tank system, toilet, shower, and pedestal sink.
Bathroom
Plumbing
May 14, 2024 • Final
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
Remodel
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Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 16-24% chance 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
59% 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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 31 Samuel Rd
$637,803
$2,197 under list price of $640K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $490K to $635K.