Back Cove living at it's finest! Enjoy this beautifully updated home offering everything you can imagine. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac & steps away from access to the Portland Trails system taking you to Baxter Blvd, Payson Park & throughout Greater Portland. Relax & BBQ on the deck while entertaining or sipping your morning coffee. The single level living offers two bedrooms, with a high-end updated stainless steel kitchen, high-efficiency natural gas heat & central A/C, and if you wanted to add back in a wood stove the hook-up is already in. The options are endless with a full basement already portioned off for a bonus room or shop area. All this and so close to 95 & 295, the airport, downtown Portland, Maine Med & Mercy Hospitals, East End Beach, Munjoy Hill, Maine Yacht Club where you could dock your boat, Mackworth Island & plenty of amazing restaurants & music venues. Call today for a private showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$538Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Wade R Fleming• Bean Group
Bought with Whitney Harvey• Town & Shore Real Estate
Private, peaceful location near Payson Park and Baxter Blvd in convenient Back Cove neighborhood! One level living at its finest with updated, high-end stainless steel kitchen, high-efficiency heat, central A/C, and wood stove. Enjoy the view of the abutting Fall Brook conservation area from your deck and back yard plus there is a trailhead for Portland Trails next door! HVAC and water heater new in 2013. Kitchen renovated in 2013.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,991 (+4.2%)
$74,500 + $258,000
$332,500
2023
$4,791 (+5.9%)
$74,500 + $258,000
$332,500
2022
$4,525 (+4.8%)
$74,500 + $258,000
$332,500
2021
$4,319 (+4.9%)
$74,500 + $258,000
$332,500
2020
$4,119
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2019
$4,119 (+3.7%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2018
$3,972 (+3.8%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2017
$3,826 (+2.6%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2016
$3,730 (+2.3%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2015
$3,645 (+3.1%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2014
$3,534
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
Tax history for 78 Victor Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,991 (+4.2%)
$74,500 + $258,000
$332,500
2023
$4,791 (+5.9%)
$74,500 + $258,000
$332,500
2022
$4,525 (+4.8%)
$74,500 + $258,000
$332,500
2021
$4,319 (+4.9%)
$74,500 + $258,000
$332,500
2020
$4,119
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2019
$4,119 (+3.7%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2018
$3,972 (+3.8%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2017
$3,826 (+2.6%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2016
$3,730 (+2.3%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2015
$3,645 (+3.1%)
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
2014
$3,534
$78,500 + $98,200
$176,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 960
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1950
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 960
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $17,859.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.41
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R3
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Back Cove
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,119
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Forced Air, Direct Vent Heater, Hot Air
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas, Tankless
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 78 Victor Road, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: From Ocean Avenue, turn onto Victor Road directly across from Payson Park. House is on the left immediately after the road curves to the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 960
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 121685
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ocean Avenue School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
7/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
4/10
Casco Bay High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.3mi
5/10
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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
65% 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 8.4 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$491,000 – $594,000
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