51 Melbourne Street, Portland, ME 04101
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51 Melbourne Street,Portland, ME 04101
$729,000
- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,560 sq. ft.
- Single family
- Active
Listed by: james trask, jody ryan2072813837
Office: better homes & gardens real estate/the masiello group
MLS#:1634928
Source:ME_MREIS
Price summary
- Price:$729,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$467.31
About this home
51 Melbourne in Portland's East End offers the feel and quiet of an oceanside suburb with all the amenities of a city, all within easy walking distance. The location provides easy walking access to both the ocean and city center: steps from the Eastern Promenade; less than a 20-minute walk to the Old Port and Commercial Street waterfront; and less than a 10-minute walk to over 15 eateries along Washington Avenue Restaurant Row.
- One block to the east offers expansive views of Casco Bay from the Eastern Promenade with plenty of open public space to picnic and relax while enjoying the views
- One block to the west brings you to Fort Sumner Park, aka The Top of the World, with spectacular sunsets and expansive city and bay views to the west, and a clearly visible Mount Washington in New Hampshire on the northwest horizon
- Less than 3-minute drive to the East End public boat ramp on the Eastern Promenade, for easy water access to Casco Bay and its many islands
- Less than 10-minute walk to East End School, grades PK-5
- Private driveway that can accommodate 3 cars or a small boat and 2 cars
- Peaceful back yard with porch overlooking the largest tree of its species in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
- Family-owned property since the 1940s, first time on the market
- Desirable corner lot with potential to build up for spectacular, unobstructed Casco Bay views to the east, and northwest views of Blackstrap Hill in Falmouth
- Ideally priced to quality renovate and modernize to your own specifications. Why pay more when you can save money and design exactly as you please?
- Single-family home privacy at less than half of the average nearby condo cost
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Home facts
- Year built:1887
- Listing ID #:1634928
- Updated:March 03, 2026 at 02:22 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:4
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:1
- Half bathrooms:1
- Rooms Total:8
- Flooring:Carpet, Wood
- Bathrooms Description:Bathtub
- Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
- Bedroom Description:1st Floor Bedroom
- Basement Description:Brick/Mortar, Unfinished
- Living area:1,560 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Baseboard
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1887
- Building area:1,560 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.05 Acres
- Lot Features:Corner Lot, Intown, Level, Near Public Beach, Near Railroad, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood, Sidewalks
- Architectural Style:New Englander
- Construction Materials:Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Exterior Features:Porch
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$729,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$467.31
- Tax amount:$8,698 (2024)
Features and amenities
- Appliances:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
- Laundry features:Dryer, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer
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