Beautifully renovated 2 bed, 2 bath New Englander style home on the Portland Peninsula! Open concept first floor featuring hemlock beams and white oak hardwood floors throughout. Custom chef's kitchen with leathered granite countertops, counter to ceiling tiled backsplash, and stainless steel Bosch appliances. Second floor comprises of two bedrooms and a full bathroom with shower featuring cerulean handmade tiles. Step onto the back patio and enjoy barbecuing in the fenced-in back yard. Completely refurbished top to bottom in 2016, this property was stripped to the studs, spray foam insulated, rewired, with energy efficient heat pumps added. Located in the heart of East Bayside within easy reach of local breweries, restaurants, and coffee shops and convenient to Back Bay and downtown Portland. You really won't want to miss this wonderful property!
Great opportunity to own this affordable New Englander in the ever popular East Bayside neighborhood. Property comprises of 2 bedrooms, updated full bathroom, living room, dining room, kitchen and den. Hardwood floors upstairs and built-ins. Fenced back yard with lawn, patio and gardens. Off street parking. Super location and within easy reach of the best that city life in Portland has to offer: Shopping, restaurants, cafes, downtown, Back Bay and the Eastern Prom. Major road and transportation links close by.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,226 (+4.2%)
$232,700 + $182,100
$414,800
2023
$5,977 (+5.9%)
$232,700 + $182,100
$414,800
2022
$5,645 (+4.8%)
$232,700 + $182,100
$414,800
2021
$5,388 (+50.9%)
$232,700 + $182,100
$414,800
2020
$3,571
$58,200 + $95,000
$153,200
2019
$3,571 (+3.7%)
$58,200 + $95,000
$153,200
2018
$3,444 (+3.8%)
$58,200 + $95,000
$153,200
2017
$3,317 (+22.7%)
$58,200 + $95,000
$153,200
2016
$2,704 (+2.3%)
$58,200 + $69,900
$128,100
2015
$2,643 (+3.2%)
$58,200 + $69,900
$128,100
2014
$2,562
$58,200 + $69,900
$128,100
Tax history for 38 Fox St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,226 (+4.2%)
$232,700 + $182,100
$414,800
2023
$5,977 (+5.9%)
$232,700 + $182,100
$414,800
2022
$5,645 (+4.8%)
$232,700 + $182,100
$414,800
2021
$5,388 (+50.9%)
$232,700 + $182,100
$414,800
2020
$3,571
$58,200 + $95,000
$153,200
2019
$3,571 (+3.7%)
$58,200 + $95,000
$153,200
2018
$3,444 (+3.8%)
$58,200 + $95,000
$153,200
2017
$3,317 (+22.7%)
$58,200 + $95,000
$153,200
2016
$2,704 (+2.3%)
$58,200 + $69,900
$128,100
2015
$2,643 (+3.2%)
$58,200 + $69,900
$128,100
2014
$2,562
$58,200 + $69,900
$128,100
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
825
Year built
1875
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
110594
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Breakfast Nook
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Interior Features: Shower
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Window Features: Double-Pane Windows
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 825
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1875
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 825
Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $1,742.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R6
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: East Bayside
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,571
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric, Tank
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
School Information
High School District: Portland Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 38 Fox Street, Portland, ME 04101
Directions: Franklin Street or Washington Ave to Fox Street. #38 is close to the intersection of Fox and Greenleaf Street
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 825
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1875
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 110594
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East End Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
2/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
4/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 87° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% 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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Portland, ME • 04101
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$586,000 – $709,000
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