Picture a lovely Peaks Island cottage on this private, sunny Peaks Island lot. A cottage and shed already reside here, but they are most likely tear-downs. The location cannot be beat if you do not have or want a car. It is a quick, easy walk to the store, restaurants and ferry as well as to the library school and beach. The large (by island standards), flat, south-facing lot provides great warmth and light as well as solar energy possibilities. The city Ordinance permits a single family home and up to two Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on this lot.
Vacant landProperty Type
1 spaceParking
Listed by Rhonda Berg• Harborview Properties, Inc.
Bought with Rhonda Berg• Harborview Properties, Inc.
Contractors, Investors take note, this property is located on the front of Peaks island, walkable to the boat with an easy boat ride to Portland amenities. Property Includes cottage (In need of complete repair/replacement) plus second building Access to city water and sewer. Create your own ideas for the perfect Peaks Island walkable home
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,589 (+13.7%)
$147,000 + $292,000
$439,000
2023
$5,793 (+79.5%)
$147,000 + $255,000
$402,000
2022
$3,228 (+4.8%)
$147,000 + $90,200
$237,200
2021
$3,081 (−36.0%)
$147,000 + $90,200
$237,200
2020
$4,811
$177,900 + $28,500
$206,400
2019
$4,811 (+1.9%)
$177,900 + $28,500
$206,400
2018
$4,719 (+3.9%)
$177,900 + $32,000
$209,900
2017
$4,544
$177,900 + $32,000
$209,900
Tax history for 56 Lower A St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,589 (+13.7%)
$147,000 + $292,000
$439,000
2023
$5,793 (+79.5%)
$147,000 + $255,000
$402,000
2022
$3,228 (+4.8%)
$147,000 + $90,200
$237,200
2021
$3,081 (−36.0%)
$147,000 + $90,200
$237,200
2020
$4,811
$177,900 + $28,500
$206,400
2019
$4,811 (+1.9%)
$177,900 + $28,500
$206,400
2018
$4,719 (+3.9%)
$177,900 + $32,000
$209,900
2017
$4,544
$177,900 + $32,000
$209,900
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,166
Year built
2023
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
117023
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Jun 28, 2023 • Final
Fire sprinkler system one and two family
Fire sprinkler
Jun 28, 2023 • Final
New single family
New construction
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
Interior
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Exterior
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Intown
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: IR-2
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,081
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: No Electric
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 56 Lower A Street, Portland, ME 04108
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,166
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.31 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 117023
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Peaks Island School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
8/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi
2/10
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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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