Welcome to eco-friendly, low-cost living in one of Southern Maine's most desirable locations! This beautiful 3-bedroom ranch at 8 Kenneth Road in South Portland offers over 1,400 square feet of well-designed space, highlighted by an open-concept kitchen and a completely modernized full bathroom on the main floor. The expanded footprint includes a finished basement with a half bath, providing the perfect setup for a family room, home office, or guest space. What truly sets this South Portland home apart are the owned solar panels on the roof, drastically reducing utility bills and providing long-term affordability in today's competitive market. Situated in an incredible neighborhood just minutes from local beaches, parks, shopping, and downtown Portland, this property perfectly blends modern upgrades with unbeatable cost savings.
Single-familyProperty Type
1972Year Built
0.28 acresLot Size
$363Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Douglas {Doug} Schauf Jr.• RE/MAX Oceanside
Thornton Heights, located between Broadway and Ocean Street, is a residential and walkable South Portland neighborhood with early-20th-century homes and a compact village-style commercial strip. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Broadway and Ocean Street junction, where corner storefronts, takeout counters, and everyday services keep the sidewalks active. Thornton Heights United Methodist Church and the historic Thornton Heights Fire Station lend a civic, small-center feel. Tree-lined blocks mix classic New England capes and colonials with tidy multifamily buildings. Side streets lead toward the Greenbelt Walkway for car-free commuting and weekend loops. The setting balances a calm, lived-in pace with a practical, local errand run.
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Offer insights
8 Kenneth Rd · $515,000
$517K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $517K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
59 days
The average home goes pending in 26 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
101.0%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
One-floor living
First-floor bedroom
6 total rooms
Full basement with interior entry and doghouse access
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor
Bedroom 1 on the first floor
Bedroom 2 on the first floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Electric range
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Wood
Vinyl
Tile
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Exterior features
Deck
Patio
Shed(s)
Near golf course
Near shopping
Near town
Neighborhood setting
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1972
Parking
Attached 1-car garage with direct entry
Paved parking
Additional 5–10 parking spaces
Inside entrance
Construction
Wood frame construction with wood and shingle siding
Metal roof
Public records indicate 1,418 total building area, with 1,000 above-grade finished and 418 below-grade finished
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers and seller-owned photovoltaics
Water heater off the heating system
Electricity and solar
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Sunny & open 3BR Ranch with attached 1-Car garage in convenient neighborhood near everything! New kitchen (cabinets, counters and appliances), updated bath, beautiful oak flooring, energy-efficient windows, new metal roof, updated heating, and move-in condition throughout. Daylight basement has family room already framed with electric & recessed lights ready for drywall! Would make excellent playroom or home-theater.
MREIS #1141376
Jun 19, 2014
Listed
$199,900
$141/sq ft
MREIS #755527
Jul 8, 2005
Listed
$205,000
$145/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,953 (+9.9%)
$199,100 + $237,000
$436,100
2024
$5,415 (+27.2%)
$199,100 + $211,100
$410,200
2023
$4,258 (+7.9%)
$118,500 + $182,600
$301,100
2022
$3,946 (+5.8%)
$94,800 + $158,800
$253,600
2021
$3,728
$94,800 + $158,800
$253,600
2020
$3,729 (+3.4%)
$86,200 + $102,600
$188,800
2019
$3,606 (+3.2%)
$86,200 + $102,600
$188,800
2018
$3,493 (+2.8%)
$86,200 + $102,600
$188,800
2017
$3,398 (+1.7%)
$86,200 + $102,600
$188,800
2016
$3,342 (+1.7%)
$86,200 + $102,600
$188,800
2015
$3,285 (+5.2%)
$86,200 + $102,600
$188,800
2014
$3,124 (+2.4%)
$86,200 + $96,500
$182,700
2013
$3,051
$86,200 + $96,500
$182,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,000
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,000
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
239230
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
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 87° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
63% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
South Portland, ME • 04106
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
90/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.5 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 8 Kenneth Rd
$511,930
$3,070 under list price of $515K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $315K to $620K.