Sitting on an acre +/- of landscaped grounds just a few 100 yds from the "Backshore, " this 12 yr-old "cottage" is what island living is all about - wrap around covered porch, Kit w/ breakfast bar & pantry woodburning fireplace in Living room, Dining room. 2nd fl has the Master bedroom suite w/ BA, walk-in closet & deck, 2 more Bedrooms & study/den. Finally, there's a real garage - a rarity on Peaks. It's a relaxing, manageable home with great features in a location close to the surf but off the beaten path
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Market trends in 04108, ME
Last updated September 2026
Buyer's Market
Seller's Market
Seller's market
Sale-to-list price
95.6%
0.4% MoM
Median sale price
$660K
$63K MoM
Avg. days on market
71d
16 days MoM
Recently sold homes
7
1 MoM
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Sale history for 45 Whaleback Rd
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1132155
Aug 24, 2015
Price Changed
$475,000
$243/sq ft
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$495,000
$254/sq ft
Jan 29, 2015
Sold
$450,000
$231/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$12,697 (+16.1%)
$233,300 + $612,600
$845,900
2023
$10,940 (+11.4%)
$233,300 + $525,900
$759,200
2022
$9,824 (+4.8%)
$233,300 + $488,500
$721,800
2021
$9,376 (−10.6%)
$233,300 + $488,500
$721,800
2020
$10,487
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2019
$10,487 (+3.7%)
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2018
$10,114 (+3.8%)
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2017
$9,740 (+2.6%)
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2016
$9,497 (−8.2%)
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2015
$10,340 (+3.2%)
$299,300 + $201,900
$501,200
2014
$10,024
$299,300 + $201,900
$501,200
Tax history for 45 Whaleback Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$12,697 (+16.1%)
$233,300 + $612,600
$845,900
2023
$10,940 (+11.4%)
$233,300 + $525,900
$759,200
2022
$9,824 (+4.8%)
$233,300 + $488,500
$721,800
2021
$9,376 (−10.6%)
$233,300 + $488,500
$721,800
2020
$10,487
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2019
$10,487 (+3.7%)
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2018
$10,114 (+3.8%)
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2017
$9,740 (+2.6%)
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2016
$9,497 (−8.2%)
$248,000 + $201,900
$449,900
2015
$10,340 (+3.2%)
$299,300 + $201,900
$501,200
2014
$10,024
$299,300 + $201,900
$501,200
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.92 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,686
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
117421
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
IR-1
Island Zone
To provide for low-intensity residential, recreational, and rural uses in the less developed areas of the islands in order to preserve the rustic character of the islands, to protect groundwater resources and natural and scenic areas, and to permit only appropriate low-intensity development in areas lacking adequate public facilities and services. Select nonresidential uses may also be permitted in the IR-1 zone.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Park & open space
Sep 5, 2023 • Final
Residential additions (1 and 2 family)
Construct a sunroom addition to an existing single-family home with a roof deck above.
Addition
Aug 26, 2023 • Final
Electrical
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
Parking Features: On Site
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Office
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 5 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Dining Area
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 7 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Crawl Space
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,952
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2002
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,952
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $39,639.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.91
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Rural
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt, Paved
Zoning: IR-1
Waterfront Information
Island: Yes
Water View: Seasonal
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Peaks Island
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $9,824
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Forced Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 45 Whaleback Road, Portland, ME 04108
Directions: Casco Bay Lines to Peaks Island. Right onto Island, Right onto Whitehead to Seashore. Follow Seashore for about 1 & 1/2 miles to left onto Whaleback - House will be 3rd on Right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,686
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.92 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2002
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 117421
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peaks Island School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 86° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
71% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.05M – $1.27M
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