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About this home
A rare opportunity to own a detached single-family home in Portland at an approachable price point! This classic 1930s Gambrel offers approximately 1,384 square feet of living space with 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a comfortable, functional layout filled with character. Inside, hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring complement inviting living spaces, while the bright sunroom provides a wonderful spot for morning coffee, reading, plants, or simply relaxing. The home's classic architecture and flexible spaces offer plenty of opportunity to personalize over time while preserving the charm that makes it special. Step outside and discover one of the property's standout features—a surprisingly private, fully fenced backyard. There's room for pets, gardening, entertaining, or creating your own outdoor retreat. Off-street parking adds everyday convenience. For buyers comparing Portland condos, 705 Riverside offers a compelling alternative: your own detached home, private fenced yard, 2 full bathrooms, off-street parking, and no monthly association fee. Convenient access to shopping, restaurants, trails, parks, major commuter routes, and all that Portland has to offer adds to the home's everyday practicality. Offered at $400,000, 705 Riverside Street is ready for its next owner. Come see what single-family homeownership in Portland can look like.
Riverton, located between Forest Avenue and the Presumpscot River, is a residential and riverside Portland neighborhood with a village-style main street and a network of wooded trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Riverton Trolley Park area along Forest Avenue, where corner markets, takeout counters, and everyday services create a steady street rhythm. Longfellow’s Greenhouses anchors local plant culture, while Riverton Community Center and the adjacent Riverton Trolley Park serve as civic touchstones. Housing leans toward early-to-mid-century capes and colonials with deep yards and mature trees. River edges and nearby preserves shape a routine of walks, runs, and seasonal birdwatching. The pace stays practical and grounded, with downtown reached via Forest Avenue corridors.
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Offer insights
705 Riverside St · $385,000
$385K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $385K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
104 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Bathtub and shower
Unfurnished
7 total rooms
Basement with bulkhead, interior entry, sump pump; unfinished
Bedrooms
Two upstairs bedrooms with vaulted ceilings
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Gas range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Laundry located on the main level
Flooring
Tile
Vinyl
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Baseboard heating
Direct vent heater
Circuit breakers (electric service)
Water heater off heating system
Exterior features
Deck
Glassed-in porch (sunroom)
Fenced yard
Animal containment system
Shed(s)
Near golf course, shopping, turnpike/interstate, town; near railroad
Level lot with sidewalks
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1930
Parking
Paved parking with 5–10 spaces
Construction
Wood frame with vinyl siding
Block foundation
Metal roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Utilities currently on
HOA & community
No pet restrictions
Electricity and solar
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To provide for moderate-density residential development in off-peninsula locations that can provide a unique residential living experience with a high degree of natural site amenities; and to provide areas of the city in the general proximity of the peninsula that have the capability for adequate municipal services, including traffic corridors with adequate traffic capacity, that can appropriately accommodate a more intensive use of land than other lower-density zoned land and be compatible with surrounding neighborhoods; and to increase affordable housing opportunities in off-peninsula locations by providing a moderate-density zone.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
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Public service
Park & open space
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 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
56% 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
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 1% for direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.3 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 705 Riverside St
$374,786
$10K under list price of $385K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $430K to $550K.