Ideally located in one of South Portland's established neighborhoods, this Cape-style home reflects years of careful stewardship and ongoing improvements. Since 2016, it has benefited from numerous updates that enhance both its functionality and appeal, resulting in a home that is comfortable, inviting, and truly move-in ready. Featuring three bedrooms and two full baths, the home showcases the owners' investment in quality updates, including a renovated kitchen with quartz countertops, updated bathrooms, new hardwood flooring on the stairs and throughout the upstairs bedrooms, and a newly constructed mudroom with built-in storage to help keep everyday life organized. The flexible floor plan includes a first-floor bedroom that can easily serve as a guest room, home office, or den to fit your lifestyle. Outside, enjoy a partially fenced backyard designed for relaxing and entertaining, featuring a built-in fire pit, raised garden beds, a garden shed, and an oversized detached one-car garage. Just minutes from Willard Beach, Bug Light Park, the Greenbelt Trail, Mill Creek, local restaurants and shopping, schools, major commuter routes, and downtown Portland, this move-in-ready home has easy access to everything South Portland has to provide. Open House: Saturday 7/11 from 10-1130am.
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$424Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Heather Shields• Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Taylor McFarlane• Portside Real Estate Group
Est. $2,079 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 12 Barnstable Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1671073
Aug 11, 2026
Sold
$602,000
$424/sq ft
Jul 9, 2026
Listed
$549,000
$387/sq ft
MREIS #1482197
Mar 31, 2021
Sold
$456,000
$321/sq ft
Feb 16, 2021
Listed
$399,900
$282/sq ft
+69
This adorable 3 bedroom; 2 bathroom home offers ease of accessibility and additional upgraded amenities that should not be missed! Move in ready with hardwood floors, renovated baths and kitchen - This Cape-style home features an extensive list of upgrades including new roof, windows, furnace and much more! The main floor bedroom offers flexible space for a dedicated home office and/or guest room. Conveniently located to the beaches, interstates, city-life and beyond! Outside offers an oversized 1 car detached garage, garden shed, 3 raised garden beds, fenced yard with a hot tub and fire pit! It won't last long . .. .. .
MREIS #1264815
Sep 30, 2016
Sold
$264,000
$186/sq ft
Jul 22, 2016
Price Changed
$269,900
$190/sq ft
Jun 13, 2016
Price Changed
$279,000
$197/sq ft
May 20, 2016
Listed
$284,900
$201/sq ft
Best value in South Portland right now! Gorgeous updated cape located in a desirable neighborhood. Nice hardwood and tile floors throughout the open concept first floor. Spacious back yard for all your summer yard games and entertaining. Enjoy your morning coffee on the large back patio or gaze at the stars from your hot tub. Walk over to the Wainwright Fields or drive 10 minute to the beach. Nice garage and shed for all your storage needs!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,639 (+3.4%)
$157,900 + $255,200
$413,100
2024
$5,453 (+15.6%)
$157,900 + $255,200
$413,100
2023
$4,717 (+4.8%)
$109,800 + $223,800
$333,600
2022
$4,502 (+7.2%)
$87,800 + $201,500
$289,300
2021
$4,198 (+2.2%)
$87,800 + $197,800
$285,600
2020
$4,108 (+3.4%)
$79,800 + $128,200
$208,000
2019
$3,973 (+3.2%)
$79,800 + $128,200
$208,000
2018
$3,848 (+2.8%)
$79,800 + $128,200
$208,000
2017
$3,744 (+4.3%)
$79,800 + $128,200
$208,000
2016
$3,588 (+4.7%)
$79,800 + $122,900
$202,700
2015
$3,428 (+1.8%)
$79,800 + $117,200
$197,000
2014
$3,369
$79,800 + $117,200
$197,000
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,351
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
240567
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
A
Residential District
To provide residential areas within the City of South Portland of medium density in a manner which will promote a wholesome living environment. To this end residential development shall not exceed 4 du per net residential acre and may preferably occur in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 1501 et seq. of this Chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached