Lovely 3 br 1.5 bath home on oversized corner lot. Located on a well established tree lined street. Boasting newly refinished hardwood floors in all rooms but kitchen and baths. Front to back living room with wood burning fireplace. Second floor has three bedrooms, bath, walk up attic and office. Repairs and upgrades include exterior and interior painting. Whole house has been rewired with new smoke detectors. Windows including storms and screens have been restored, repaired and reglazed. New overhead light fixtures. All upgrades notated on the disclosure. Walking distance to grocery stores, intown Portland and minutes from 295 and 95 and Maine Mall. This charming home is waiting for you to make it your own!
Single-familyProperty Type
1941Year Built
6,969 sq ftLot Size
$443Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Anne Ross-Murray• F.O. Bailey Real Estate
Bought with Jonathan Safford• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
*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
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,470
Year built
1941
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
123796
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Feb 20, 2022 • 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.
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 (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Office
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 7 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Attic
Refrigerator, Electric Range
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,470
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1941
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,470
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $6,969.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.16
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R3
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,888
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Steam
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: 56 Elizabeth Road, Portland, ME 04102
Directions: Brighten Ave towards Westbrook left on Whitney Ave to corner of Elizabeth to #56 Elizabeth.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,470
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1941
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 123796
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ocean Avenue School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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
59% 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
$619,000 – $749,000
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