Conveniently located near Back Cove Trails, shopping, downtown Portland, and I-295, this charming 1928 Traditional New Englander is full of character, featuring original woodwork, a beautiful staircase, and recently refinished wood floors. The first floor boasts a spacious living room, a dining room with French door leading to a deck overlooking the backyard, a large eat-in kitchen, and a third bedroom currently used as a study. Upstairs, you'll find a large hallway, two roomy bedrooms with built-ins, and a bathroom. The interior has been freshly painted throughout.
Back Cove, located between the Back Cove shoreline and I-295, is a residential and waterfront Portland neighborhood with a 3.6-mile trail loop and broad bay views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Forest Avenue near Woodford Street, where corner markets, coffee counters, and long-running local eateries set a steady, everyday rhythm. Triple Espresso anchors the caffeine routine, while Woodford Food & Beverage and The Great Lost Bear serve as familiar gathering rooms. Housing leans toward early-20th-century capes and colonials, with pockets of mid-century apartments. The Back Cove Trail frames morning runs, stroller walks, and sunset laps. Tree-lined blocks meet working streets, giving the area a practical, lived-in feel.
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Market insights
86 Gleckler Rd · $559,000
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 19 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.6%
Most homes are selling 2% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$559,000
Median sale price in this area is $618,357. (11% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
18% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Bathtub
6 total rooms
Full unfinished basement with interior entry
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom (Second level)
Bedroom 2 (Second level)
Bedroom 3 (First level)
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Kitchen (First level)
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Ceramic tile
Hardwood
Heating & cooling
Hot water radiator heating
Exterior features
Deck
Level lot
Near golf course, shopping, turnpike/interstate, and town
Neighborhood setting
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1928
Parking
Detached 2-car garage
Paved parking
On-street parking
Construction
Wood frame construction with shingle and wood siding
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
Gas tank water heater
Financial info
Zoning: RN3
Other
Subdivision: Back cove
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