Full of charm, this two-bedroom, one-bath home combines the ease of single-level living with beautiful hardwood floors and an original fireplace. The renovated eat-in kitchen features stainless steel appliances and quartz countertops, while the renovated bath adds to the home's appeal. Set on a corner lot with a large yard and detached garage, there's plenty of space to garden, gather, or simply enjoy the outdoors. Enjoy a great neighborhood close to the best of Portland, from concerts at Thompson's Point to dinner downtown. With the train station, bus station, Portland Jetport, and I-295 all nearby, commuting and travel are easy. Call today to schedule your showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1949Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$495Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Rhonda Cashell• Portside Real Estate Group
Libbytown, located between the West End and Deering Center, is a residential and industrial Portland neighborhood with hillside streets and big-sky views toward the Fore River. The character concentrates around the Congress Street corridor near the I-295 ramps, where corner markets, takeout counters, and auto shops share the blocks with older brick buildings. Triple Decker-style homes and compact apartment buildings mix with light-industrial lots and rail-adjacent edges. The Portland Transportation Center adds a steady pulse of arrivals and departures. Fore River Parkway and nearby trails frame the neighborhood with green breaks and long walking routes.
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Market insights
43 Edwards St · $485,000
DAYS ON MARKET
15 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$485,000
Median sale price in this area is $598,662. (23% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
24% 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
Storage
Partially furnished
Storm door
Double-pane windows
Full, unfinished basement with interior entry
1 fireplace
Wood-burning fireplace
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms on the first floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
Kitchen
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher, microwave, electric range, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer, dryer
Flooring
Tile, wood
Heating & cooling
Baseboard, forced-air, and hot-water heating
Exterior features
Patio
Porch
Fenced
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
Detached garage with 1 space
Paved parking
Construction
Built in 1949
Wood frame and vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Utilities
Circuit breakers
Public sewer
Public water
Water heater off heating system
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
Location, location, location! This charming home offers single-floor-living, beautiful hardwood floors and an original fireplace. It sits on a corner lot with a large yard and detached garage. Call today for your showing.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,889 (+4.2%)
$93,200 + $232,500
$325,700
2023
$4,693 (+5.9%)
$93,200 + $232,500
$325,700
2022
$4,433 (+4.8%)
$93,200 + $232,500
$325,700
2021
$4,231 (+4.6%)
$93,200 + $232,500
$325,700
2020
$4,044
$87,700 + $85,800
$173,500
2019
$4,044 (+3.7%)
$87,700 + $85,800
$173,500
2018
$3,900 (+3.8%)
$87,700 + $85,800
$173,500
2017
$3,756 (+2.5%)
$87,700 + $85,800
$173,500
2016
$3,663 (+2.3%)
$87,700 + $85,800
$173,500
2015
$3,579 (+3.1%)
$87,700 + $85,800
$173,500
2014
$3,470
$87,700 + $85,800
$173,500
Public record
Beds
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,534 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
980
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
980
Year built
1949
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
123949
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
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 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 • 04102
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.5 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 43 Edwards St
$492,324
$7,324 over list price of $485K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $390K to $675K.