Character, location, and upside, this 1930s four-square colonial delivers all three. Set on a sidewalk-lined street in one of Portland's most walkable neighborhoods, the home is a short stroll to Payson Park and the Back Cove trail loop. The southwest facing living spaces fill with natural light front to back. Hardwood floors run through the living room, dining room, and eat-in kitchen. A back sunroom overlooking Fall Brook stream is the kind of space that sells itself, quiet, private, and genuinely unique for the neighborhood. Four bedrooms, 1.5 baths, an attached one-car garage, a heat pump already in place, and a new roof. The bones are solid. The setting is exceptional. The finishing touches are yours to make. Bring your vision. The location does the rest.
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$285Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Richard{Rich} Deerin Derrick Buckspan• RE/MAX Shoreline
Est. $1,491 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 396 Ocean Ave
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1660071
Jun 23, 2026
Sold
$501,000
$285/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Listed
$450,000
$256/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,707 (+6.9%)
$72,000 + $308,200
$380,200
2023
$5,339 (+5.9%)
$72,000 + $298,500
$370,500
2022
$5,043 (+4.8%)
$72,000 + $298,500
$370,500
2021
$4,813 (−11.0%)
$72,000 + $298,500
$370,500
2020
$5,406
$72,700 + $159,200
$231,900
2019
$5,406 (+3.7%)
$72,700 + $159,200
$231,900
2018
$5,213 (+3.8%)
$72,700 + $159,200
$231,900
2017
$5,021 (+2.6%)
$72,700 + $159,200
$231,900
2016
$4,895 (+2.3%)
$72,700 + $159,200
$231,900
2015
$4,784 (+3.1%)
$72,700 + $159,200
$231,900
2014
$4,638
$72,700 + $159,200
$231,900
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,758
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
121429
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Feb 18, 2026 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Generator
Jul 31, 2023 • Final
Electrical
Perform electrical work for the installation of a heating and air conditioning system.
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Room 7 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior Entry, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: Bathtub
Furnished: Unfurnished
Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
Flooring: Hardwood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Asbestos
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,758
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1930
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,758
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $11,325.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.26
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Level, Sidewalks
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Res
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Back Cove
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,134
Tax Year: 2026
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Steam
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
School Information
High School District: Portland Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 396 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: Ocean Ave near Payson Park / Back Cove. Additional parking for 2 cars on left side.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,758
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1930
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 121429
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ocean Avenue School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
7/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.8mi
4/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
2/10
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Historical weather
Portland, ME • 04103
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Sun exposure
87/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
5.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$615,000 – $745,000
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