OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2018 for $579K

$905,809

•

1,595

sq ft

56 Lafayette St, Portland, ME 04101

About this home

A rare opportunity in the East End! Charming, renovated East End single family with guesthouse on a quiet, residential street at the top of the Hill! Many updates including newer windows, boiler, insulation. Original wood floors and built-ins. Fabulous, large and well-equipped kitchen offers light-filled space for gatherings. From the kitchen, cross a private and tranquil patio to the garden, potting shed, and the renovated guesthouse, which includes a large room and full bath. Walk to restaurants and coffee shops, stroll to the park and the beach. A coveted lifestyle awaits you!

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

2,178 sq ftLot Size

$568Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Whitney Harvey • Town & Shore Real Estate

Listed by Lynn Hallett • Town & Shore Real Estate

Bought with Jeffrey Davis • Town & Shore Real Estate

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•Source:MREIS #1347221

Redfin Estimate

$905,809

$327K since sold in August 2018$21K since September

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This home's estimate is 24.1% higher than the average sale price ($730K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,275,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,836 sq ft
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SOLD APR 13, 2026
$650,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,766 sq ft
11 Romasco Ln, Portland, ME 04101
SOLD MAY 20, 2026
$685,000
C
4 beds1.5 baths1,560 sq ft
51 Melbourne St, Portland, ME 04101
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$645,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,639 sq ft
48 Belmont St, Portland, ME 04101
SOLD JUN 12, 2026
$525,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,366 sq ft
3 Jordan St, Portland, ME 04103
SOLD SEP 16, 2026
$600,000
F
2 beds2.5 baths1,440 sq ft
52 Maple St, Portland, ME 04101

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Market trends in 04101, ME

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$725K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

9 days MoM

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1 MoM

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Sale history for 56 Lafayette St

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1347221

Aug 23, 2018

Sold

$579,000

$363/sq ft

May 31, 2018

Price Changed

$595,000

$373/sq ft

May 1, 2018

Listed

$635,000

$398/sq ft

MREIS #1256738

May 4, 2016

Sold

$478,089

$300/sq ft

Apr 4, 2016

Listed

$435,000

$273/sq ft

+30

Looking to own a home on the East End and not pay a mortgage? Come check out this nicely renovated, single family house with its own guest cottage out back. Newer kitchen, insulation, boiler and replacement windows throughout. Main house is loaded with charm and natural light. Guest cottage has one large room and a full bathroom. Ideal as an income producing Air BNB, home office/studio or for family members that you want close by but not too close. Group showings only.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$8,464 (+4.2%)

$244,100 + $319,800

$563,900

2023

$8,126 (+5.9%)

$244,100 + $319,800

$563,900

2022

$7,675 (+4.8%)

$244,100 + $319,800

$563,900

2021

$7,325 (+44.3%)

$244,100 + $319,800

$563,900

2020

$5,075

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2019

$5,075 (+3.7%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2018

$4,894 (+3.8%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2017

$4,713 (+2.5%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2016

$4,596 (+2.3%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2015

$4,491 (+3.1%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2014

$4,354

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

Tax history for 56 Lafayette St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$8,464 (+4.2%)

$244,100 + $319,800

$563,900

2023

$8,126 (+5.9%)

$244,100 + $319,800

$563,900

2022

$7,675 (+4.8%)

$244,100 + $319,800

$563,900

2021

$7,325 (+44.3%)

$244,100 + $319,800

$563,900

2020

$5,075

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2019

$5,075 (+3.7%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2018

$4,894 (+3.8%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2017

$4,713 (+2.5%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2016

$4,596 (+2.3%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2015

$4,491 (+3.1%)

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

2014

$4,354

$90,800 + $126,900

$217,700

*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

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2,614 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,355

Year built

1850

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cumberland County

APN

110913

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

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: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street

Interior

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Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2

Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Kitchen Island

Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Room 4 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First

Room 5 Information
Type: Den
Level: First

Room 6 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins

Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Room 8 Information
Type: Bonus Room
Level: First
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s)

Room 9 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Bulkhead, Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Interior Features: In-Law Apartment, Attic, Bathtub
Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Window Features: Double-Pane Windows, Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,595

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1850
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,595
Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Foundation

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $2,178
Lot Size (Acres): 0.05
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Sidewalks, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R6

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,713

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Tankless

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 56 Lafayette Street, Portland, ME 04101
Directions: East End. Congress Street toward Eastern Prom to left on Lafayette.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,355
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 110913

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

East End Community School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi

2/10

Lyman Moore Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.3mi

4/10

Deering High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi

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 87° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Portland, ME • 04101

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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

$861,000 – $1.04M

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Home values near 56 Lafayette St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 Lafayette St Apartment 51, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2292 Sq. Ft.	$891,925
48 Lafayette St, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3093 Sq. Ft.	$962,924

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Lafayette St, Portland, ME 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2090 Sq. Ft.	$1,029,878
50 Lafayette St, Portland, ME 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2028 Sq. Ft.	$748,002

Address	Redfin Estimate
59 Lafayette St, Portland, ME 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2080 Sq. Ft.	$941,192
43 Lafayette St, Portland, ME 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 953 Sq. Ft.	$639,600

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