79 Caleb St, Portland, ME 04102

You will be the first tenant after a major remodel! This 3BR/1.5Ba house is in a highly-desirable Portland neighborhood, within easy walking distance to many amenities including coffee, library, supermarket, community garden and pool, park and more. It's less than 2 miles from UNE, Mercy and Maine Medical Center AND is super close to two major bus lines (and a 5 min drive from the airport). We are pet-loving landlords with decades of experience with great renters and this house is one of the very few rental properties on the entire quiet street. Some highlights: - Brand new high-efficiency heat pumps for low cost heating AND whole-house AC - Completely renovated kitchen with dishwasher, new electric stove, fridge, outside-exhaust vent and more - High efficiency washing machine (and an electric dryer) in the huge basement - Whole-house interconnected smoke and CO sensors - FREE WIFI - Private driveway with room for 3 cars - Large mudroom - great in winter! - Brand new hybrid heat pump water heater - Just-refinished red oak floors throughout - Fantastic light with brand new, highly efficient windows As you can see from the photos, the first floor has an open configuration with a large kitchen, full dining room, comfortable living room and one of the bedrooms (for first floor living or use it as a den). The full bath is also on the 1st floor. The 2nd floor has two bedrooms and a half bath. There is also a full basement with a great old midcentury bar and wood paneling. The (retired) owner lives next door, but the property is professionally maintained by one of the top small management companies in Maine. The property is available July 1, 15 or August 1. Tenant is responsible for electricity, water and snow removal. Move-in requires first and last month's rent and a one-month security deposit. Flexible leases are a possibility. If you're interested, please respond with as much information as possible about yourself, your situation and why you'd like to live in this neighborhood. Rent includes lawn care, WiFi and recycling. Tenant pays electricity and water. Background check, personal meeting at the property and 1st, last + deposit to move in. Available July 1st with minimum 6-month lease and option to renew. Rent to be paid automatically online with no additional fees.