Charming home in a wonderful location just waiting for your personal touches! First time on the market in over 60 years, this well loved home is ready for a new owner. Great first floor layout featuring moldings and detail that add so much character. Great updates have been done including a brand new heating system and hot water tank, heat pump and freshly poured basement floor. Lots of potential here and just minutes to downtown Portland, come take a look!
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
7,840 sq ftLot Size
$416Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cari Turnbull• Maine Real Estate Experts
*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
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,841 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,115
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
132884
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
May 11, 2025 • Final
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached, Off Street
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Air Radon Mitigation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,115
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,115
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $7,840.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Near Shopping, Suburban
Zoning: R3
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,037
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Tank
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 55 Chesley Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: Washington Ave to Chesley, property is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,115
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 132884
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
4/10
Casco Bay High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.5mi
5/10
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.4 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$441,000 – $534,000
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