Impressive quality! This spacious, warm, charming and elegant 3,000 square foot West End home has been painstakingly restored while adding a modern kitchen and new baths. 3 stories of elegance featuring 5 bedrooms, a grand staircase, double living room and oversized eat-in kitchen. High ceilings, refurbished windows, economically heated with natural gas. Off-Street parking for 2 cars. Large fenced-in patio and grilling area. Full basement offers plenty of storage and work-out area. All located in the historic West End providing pleasant walking all over the city. Open House Sunday 5/19 from 11-1
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
2,613 sq ftLot Size
$459Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Jean Murphy Richard Murphy• Harborview Properties, Inc.
Bought with Andrea Pellechia• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Brick West End Townhouse with many original features. Sweeping staircase, double livingrooms with high ceilings, eat-in kitchen/family room. 3.5 baths, 2nd floor laundry, many bedrooms, off street parking.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$15,456 (+4.2%)
$341,600 + $688,100
$1,029,700
2023
$14,838 (+5.9%)
$341,600 + $688,100
$1,029,700
2022
$14,014 (+4.8%)
$341,600 + $688,100
$1,029,700
2021
$13,376 (+23.3%)
$341,600 + $688,100
$1,029,700
2020
$10,851
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2019
$10,851 (+3.7%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2018
$10,464 (+3.8%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2017
$10,078 (+2.6%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2016
$9,827 (+2.3%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2015
$9,603 (+3.1%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2014
$9,310
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
Tax history for 56 West St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$15,456 (+4.2%)
$341,600 + $688,100
$1,029,700
2023
$14,838 (+5.9%)
$341,600 + $688,100
$1,029,700
2022
$14,014 (+4.8%)
$341,600 + $688,100
$1,029,700
2021
$13,376 (+23.3%)
$341,600 + $688,100
$1,029,700
2020
$10,851
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2019
$10,851 (+3.7%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2018
$10,464 (+3.8%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2017
$10,078 (+2.6%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2016
$9,827 (+2.3%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2015
$9,603 (+3.1%)
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
2014
$9,310
$195,200 + $270,300
$465,500
*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
4
Baths
3.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,008
Year built
1890
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cumberland County
APN
115351
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R6
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
May 5, 2025 • Final
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
Remodel
Sep 25, 2014 • 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
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Off Street
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Interior Features: Pantry, Storage
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,008
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1890
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,008
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $2,613.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Corner Lot, Intown, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: r
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $10,464
Tax Year: 2018
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Steam
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 56 West Street, Portland, ME 04102
Directions: Corner of Neal & West St
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,008
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 115351
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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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, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$1.31M – $1.59M
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