Back Cove area home close to Payson Park and Baxter Blvd. Recently updated throughout including new kitchen & new furnace. Living & dining rooms w/ wood floors, screened porch overlooking large back yard. Front porch. A True Gem!
Single-familyProperty Type
1930Year Built
9,147 sq ftLot Size
$502Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by John Hatcher• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Rhonda Berg• Harborview Properties, Inc.
Desirable Back Cove home just steps to Payson Park and Baxter Boulevard. 3 bedrooms, formal dining and screen porch overlooking large yard. Hardwood floors, freshly painted interior, great front porch. A comfortable home in a terrific location! Be first!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,105 (+4.2%)
$70,200 + $203,300
$273,500
2023
$3,941 (+5.9%)
$70,200 + $203,300
$273,500
2022
$3,722 (+4.8%)
$70,200 + $203,300
$273,500
2021
$3,553 (−4.0%)
$70,200 + $203,300
$273,500
2020
$3,702
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2019
$3,702 (+3.7%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2018
$3,570 (+3.8%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2017
$3,438 (+2.6%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2016
$3,352 (+2.3%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2015
$3,276 (+3.1%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2014
$3,176
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
Tax history for 55 Bay St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,105 (+4.2%)
$70,200 + $203,300
$273,500
2023
$3,941 (+5.9%)
$70,200 + $203,300
$273,500
2022
$3,722 (+4.8%)
$70,200 + $203,300
$273,500
2021
$3,553 (−4.0%)
$70,200 + $203,300
$273,500
2020
$3,702
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2019
$3,702 (+3.7%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2018
$3,570 (+3.8%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2017
$3,438 (+2.6%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2016
$3,352 (+2.3%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2015
$3,276 (+3.1%)
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
2014
$3,176
$70,200 + $88,600
$158,800
*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
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,148 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,001
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
121270
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Jan 17, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Jan 17, 2025 • Final
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
Renovate the existing structure.
Remodel
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: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: Bathtub
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Other Equipment: Cable
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,001
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch, Screened
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1930
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,001
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $9,147.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.21
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,176
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 55 Bay Street, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: Ocean Ave to Bay Street
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,001
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,148 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 121270
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ocean Avenue School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
7/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
4/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% 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 • 04103
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$478,000 – $579,000
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