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Price cut: $26K (10/15)

$499,000

68 Taft Avenue, Portland, ME 04102

3beds

1,844sqft

$3,350/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1956

9,147 Square Feet Lot

$489,800 Zestimate^®

$271/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Bonus informal bedroomIn-ground poolNatural stone pool deckPartially finished basementNew landscaping and hardscapingUpdated kitchenFormal dining room

Welcome to 68 Taft Ave, a stylish 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch tucked into a convenient Portland location just moments from Westbrook. The main level offers an easy, spacious layout with three bedrooms, an updated kitchen, generous living room, and formal dining room. The partially finished basement adds flexible bonus space, currently used as a music & media room with a bonus informal bedroom. Step outside to a beautifully refreshed backyard designed for relaxing and entertaining. New landscaping and hardscaping surround the in-ground pool, including a Pennsylvania bluestone patio and steppers and a natural stone pool deck. A two-car tandem garage adds valuable storage and parking. With easy access to I-95 and just minutes from an abundance of shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, 68 Taft Ave offers the space and amenities to enjoy both home and everything Greater Portland has to offer.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Bedroom 1

Level: First

Bedroom 2

Level: First

Bedroom 3

Level: First

Dining room

Level: First

Family room

Level: Basement

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Other

Level: Basement

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Basement: Doghouse,Interior Entry,Finished,Full
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,844
Total interior livable area: 1,844 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,244
Finished area below ground: 600

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Tandem
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Patio
Has private pool: Yes

Lot

Size: 9,147 Square Feet
Features: City Lot, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Level, Open Lot

Details

Additional structures: Shed(s)
Parcel number: PTLDM274BB021001
Zoning: RN-3

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Ranch
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame, Brick, Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1956

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Portland

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $271/sqft
Tax assessed value: $402,000
Annual tax amount: $6,508
Date on market: 9/30/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$489,800

$465,000 - $514,000

$3,935/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
10/15/2026	Price change	$499,000-5%$271/sqft
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9/30/2026	Listed for sale	$525,000+32.9%$285/sqft
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3/28/2022	Sold	$395,000+10%$214/sqft
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2/16/2022	Pending sale	$359,000$195/sqft
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2/16/2022	Listed for sale	$359,000$195/sqft
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2/10/2022	Pending sale	$359,000$195/sqft
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2/1/2022	Listed for sale	$359,000$195/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$5,793	$402,000
2023	$5,793 +5.9%	$402,000
2022	$5,471 +38.2%	$402,000 +136.6%
2020	$3,960	$169,900
2019	$3,960 +3.7%	$169,900
2018	$3,819 +3.8%	$169,900
2017	$3,678 +2.5%	$169,900
2016	$3,587 +2.3%	$169,900
2015	$3,505 +3.1%	$169,900
2014	$3,398 +3%	$169,900
2013	$3,298 +3.1%	$169,900
2012	$3,198 +3%	$169,900
2011	$3,106 +3.1%	$169,900
2009	$3,014	$169,900
2008	$3,014 +8.8%	$169,900
2006	$2,771	$169,900