Adorable (you'll see) Bungalow in desirable area near everything but perfectly sited on Inverness, a very low traveled street. Check back as photos have been updated. . Remarks will be updated as the week unfolds. Come see how cozy this home is. Although not finished the basement is pretty great too.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$478Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Michel LePa Elizabeth Franklin• Portside Real Estate Group
Listed by Michel LePage• Portside Real Estate Group
Bought with Jean-Marie Caterina• North Star Realty
Move right in! Updated 3 bed, 1 full bath bungalow in East Deering. 1,119 sq ft comprising of kitchen with granite counter tops & stainless steel appliances. Living room with built-ins, formal dining room & 1st floor bedroom with option as family room, office or study. Two further second floor beds & newer bathroom. Hardwood & tile floors. Farmers porch, two-tier rear deck with raised beds, large yard & detached garage. Within easy & convenient reach of Payson Park/Back Bay, downtown & transportation links.
MREIS #1040796
Apr 27, 2012
Sold
$180,000
$161/sq ft
+20
Great opportunity to own 3-bed updated bungalow. Payson Park area w/ easy access downtown. Updated KT with SS appl. LR, DR & 1st floor BR. Two further bedrooms upstairs + newer bath. Hardwoods, large rear deck, farmers porch, garage & good size rear yard.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,890 (+4.2%)
$62,800 + $263,000
$325,800
2023
$4,695 (+5.9%)
$62,800 + $263,000
$325,800
2022
$4,434 (+4.8%)
$62,800 + $263,000
$325,800
2021
$4,232 (+7.4%)
$62,800 + $263,000
$325,800
2020
$3,942
$62,800 + $106,300
$169,100
2019
$3,942 (+3.7%)
$62,800 + $106,300
$169,100
2018
$3,801 (+11.1%)
$62,800 + $106,300
$169,100
2017
$3,421 (+2.6%)
$62,800 + $95,200
$158,000
2016
$3,335 (+2.3%)
$62,800 + $95,200
$158,000
2015
$3,260 (+3.2%)
$62,800 + $95,200
$158,000
2014
$3,160
$62,800 + $95,200
$158,000
Tax history for 55 Inverness St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,890 (+4.2%)
$62,800 + $263,000
$325,800
2023
$4,695 (+5.9%)
$62,800 + $263,000
$325,800
2022
$4,434 (+4.8%)
$62,800 + $263,000
$325,800
2021
$4,232 (+7.4%)
$62,800 + $263,000
$325,800
2020
$3,942
$62,800 + $106,300
$169,100
2019
$3,942 (+3.7%)
$62,800 + $106,300
$169,100
2018
$3,801 (+11.1%)
$62,800 + $106,300
$169,100
2017
$3,421 (+2.6%)
$62,800 + $95,200
$158,000
2016
$3,335 (+2.3%)
$62,800 + $95,200
$158,000
2015
$3,260 (+3.2%)
$62,800 + $95,200
$158,000
2014
$3,160
$62,800 + $95,200
$158,000
*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
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,043
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
122032
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R5
Residential
To provide appropriate areas of the city for medium-density residential development characterized by singlefamily, two-family and low-intensity multifamily dwellings on individual lots; to ensure the stability of established medium-density neighborhoods by controlling residential conversions; and to provide for planned residential unit development on substantially-sized parcels.
Sep 16, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Mar 30, 2025 • 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.
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RS
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,695
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas, Tank
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
School Information
High School District: Portland Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 55 Inverness Street, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: Washington Street past Veranda heading west to 55 Invnerness on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,043
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 122032
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Presumpscot School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
5/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
4/10
Casco Bay High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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 87° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
63% 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.
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Estimated sale price
$509,000 – $616,000
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