Welcome to Portland's Back Cove neighborhood. The home has been renovated to offer modern comfort while preserving the charm and character of its original design. It's a rare find, offering four bedrooms, two and a half baths, and plenty of space to spread out and entertain. From the front living room with its wood burning fireplace, large dining room with built-ins, spacious open concept kitchen with high-end appliances that flows into the open light-filled family room. There you'll find a cozy wood stove and views of the extensive well established grounds and mature perennials, outdoor kitchen with searing station, burner and barbecue grill and hot tub all on a double city lot. A true urban oasis, offering privacy, lush gardens and raised growing beds and multiple areas for relaxation or entertaining. Tons of storage, and two car direct entry garage. An unbeatable location just minutes by foot to the Back Cove Trails, Payson Park, Ocean Ave School, Woodford Corner shops, restaurants, and more! For the buyer who values design, character, and location!
Single-familyProperty Type
1945Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$335Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Nathan Kimble• Benchmark Real Estate
Bought with John Mullen• Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,604
Year built
1945
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
120552
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R3
Residential
To provide for medium-density residential development characterized by single-family homes on individual lots and also to provide for planned residential unit developments on substantially sized parcels.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Inside Entrance
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,974
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Pool/Spa Information
Has Spa
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1945
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,604
Below-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 370
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $10,454.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.24
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Suburban, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Residential
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Back Cove
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,086
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Heat Pump, Forced Air
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump, Central Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric, On Demand
Location
School Information
High School District: Portland Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 37 Wellington Road, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: Ocean Ave to Wellington Road number 37 is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,604
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1945
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 120552
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ocean Avenue School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
7/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Portland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
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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.
8.4 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$948,000 – $1.15M
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