Charming townhouse located in the Deering Street Historic District, home of unquestionably the best architecture in the City, with easy access by foot to Portland Museum of Art, the State Theater, Maine Medical Center and dozens of restaurants and coffee shops. This Italianate style gem has been well preserved with stunning period details including turned staircase, high ceilings, hardwood floors, and gorgeous moldings. Living room with built in bookcases, Bespoke kitchen with AGA stove, large dining room with tall windows. The second floor is spacious with four bedrooms. Flexible bonus space on third floor includes three additional rooms. Home has private driveway and fenced back yard. A short walk to Deering Oaks Park and the Saturday's farmer's market.
TownhomeProperty Type
1885Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$374Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Ann Filipos• Townsend Real Estate
Bought with Dina Skrabalak• Blue Lobster Real Estate
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,894
Year built
1885
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
113673
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
Dec 15, 2024 • Final
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
Remodel
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Other Room
Level: Third
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Other Room 3
Level: Third
Room 7 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 9 Information
Type: Other Room 2
Level: Third
Room 10 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: Bathtub
Furnished: Unfurnished
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Composition, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Townhouse
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,074
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1885
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,074
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $2,178
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, Historic District, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
Zoning: res
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,530
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Steam
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
School Information
High School District: Portland Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 48 Avon Street, Portland, ME 04101
Directions: Deering Street to 48 Avon
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,894
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,178 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1885
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 113673
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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
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, 18 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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Historical weather
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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
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Estimated sale price
$737,000 – $893,000
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