51 Melbourne in Portland's East End offers the feel and quiet of an oceanside suburb with all the amenities of a city, all within easy walking distance. The location provides easy walking access to both the ocean and city center: steps from the Eastern Promenade; less than a 20-minute walk to the Old Port and Commercial Street waterfront; and less than a 10-minute walk to over 15 eateries along Washington Avenue Restaurant Row. - One block to the east offers expansive views of Casco Bay from the Eastern Promenade with plenty of open public space to picnic and relax while enjoying the views - One block to the west brings you to Fort Sumner Park, aka The Top of the World, with spectacular sunsets and expansive city and bay views to the west, and a clearly visible Mount Washington in New Hampshire on the northwest horizon - Less than 3-minute drive to the East End public boat ramp on the Eastern Promenade, for easy water access to Casco Bay and its many islands - Private driveway that can accommodate 3 cars or a small boat and 2 cars - Peaceful back yard with porch overlooking the largest tree of its species in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont - Family-owned property since the 1940s, first time on the market - Desirable corner lot with potential to build up for spectacular, unobstructed Casco Bay views to the east, and northwest views of Blackstrap Hill in Falmouth - Ideally priced to quality renovate and modernize to your own specifications. Why pay more when you can save money and design exactly as you please? - Single-family home privacy at less than half of the average nearby condo cost
Single-familyProperty Type
1887Year Built
2,178 sq ftLot Size
$439Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by James Trask• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Listed by Jody Ryan• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Contact: 2072813837
Bought with James {Jed} Rathband• Keller Williams Realty
Est. $2,315 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 51 Melbourne St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1634928
May 20, 2026
Sold
$685,000
$439/sq ft
Mar 3, 2026
Price Changed
$729,000
$467/sq ft
Nov 25, 2025
Price Changed
$815,000
$522/sq ft
Sep 29, 2025
Price Changed
$895,000
$574/sq ft
Aug 20, 2025
Listed
$950,000
$609/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$8,698 (+4.2%)
$307,200 + $272,300
$579,500
2023
$8,351 (+5.9%)
$307,200 + $272,300
$579,500
2022
$7,887 (+4.8%)
$307,200 + $272,300
$579,500
2021
$7,528 (+48.5%)
$307,200 + $272,300
$579,500
2020
$5,070
$106,400 + $111,100
$217,500
2019
$5,070 (+3.7%)
$106,400 + $111,100
$217,500
2018
$4,889 (+3.8%)
$106,400 + $111,100
$217,500
2017
$4,709 (+2.6%)
$106,400 + $111,100
$217,500
2016
$4,591 (+2.3%)
$106,400 + $111,100
$217,500
2015
$4,487 (+3.1%)
$106,400 + $111,100
$217,500
2014
$4,350
$106,400 + $111,100
$217,500
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,178 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,560
Year built
1905
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
111264
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: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street, On Street