Step into timeless elegance with this beautifully maintained Dutch Colonial, where classic architecture meets modern updates and preserved period charm. Nestled on a generous lot, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers flexible living options, including a detached 3+ car garage and abundant off-street parking. Inside, natural light fills the first floor, highlighting an updated kitchen, dining room, and a front-to-back living room. A versatile den or office, full bath, and convenient laundry room complete the main level. Upstairs, four generously sized bedrooms and a second full bath provide comfort and space for all. The oversized detached garage is ideal for car enthusiasts, hobbyists, or extra storage. With B-2b zoning, this property opens the door to future possibilities--perfect for entrepreneurial buyers. Located just minutes from downtown Portland with easy access to I-95, the University of New England, nearby restaurants, cafés, shops, and everyday essential.
Single-familyProperty Type
1939Year Built
10,454 sq ftLot Size
$296Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Karen Thompson• Portside Real Estate Group
Deering Center, located between Back Cove and Riverton, is a residential and civic Portland neighborhood with a collegiate edge and a leafy, park-lined street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Stevens Ave–Woodford St corridor, where corner markets, coffee counters, and small professional storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Brick Colonials, classic Capes, and early-20th-century multifamilies define the blocks, with sidewalks that link daily errands to green space. The University of New England’s Portland Campus adds lecture-hall energy and a polished institutional presence. Longfellow Arboretum and Baxter Woods bring quiet trails and canopy shade into the middle of town. Local pillars such as Pat’s Meat Market, Woodford Food & Beverage, and the Portland Conservatory of Music help anchor the neighborhood’s routines.
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Offer insights
930 Forest Ave · $575,000
$585K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $585K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
33 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
Interior features
Internet access available
9 total rooms
Interior entry basement (full, unfinished)
One fireplace
Bedrooms
Four bedrooms (three on second level, primary/one bedroom location indicated as Bedroom 1 on second level)
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Electric range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer included
Laundry on main level
Flooring
Tile flooring
Wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Radiator heat
Exterior features
Level lot
Sidewalks
Near shopping, town, turnpike/interstate and public transit
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1939
Parking
Detached 3-car garage
Paved parking with room for 5–10 vehicles
Construction
Wood frame construction with wood and shingle siding
Stone and brick/mortar foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
Electric water heater
Other
Zoned B-2b
Electricity and solar
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To provide appropriate location for the development and operation of low-intensity business uses, including offices on or near major arterials, that are compatible in scale, density and use with surrounding and adjacent residential neighborhoods; or to serve as a transition or buffer zone between residential and more intensive nonresidential zones.
Jul 6, 2026 • Active
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
Demolition
Jan 7, 2026 • Active
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
Demolition
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.
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
58% 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
Portland, ME • 04103
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Sun exposure
85/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 930 Forest Ave
$570,352
$4,648 under list price of $575K
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