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Portland,ME 04101
Key Details
Property Type Residential
Sub Type Single Family Residence
Listing Status Active
Square Footage 1,617 sqft
Price per Sqft $739
Subdivision East End
MLS Listing ID 1643189
Style New Englander
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 1,617
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $9,623
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 3,484 Sqft
Acres 0.08
Property Sub-Type Single Family Residence
Source Maine Listings
Land Area 1617
Property Description
Tucked away on one of Munjoy Hill's most peaceful streets, 32 Melbourne Street captures the essence of Portland's East End—connected, calm, and full of character. The home's original lines remain beautifully intact, while the lot itself is open, sunny, and inviting. The home offers just over 1,600 square feet with three bedrooms and one full baths. It's comfortable and move-in ready, yet the real story here is one of potential and possibility. Sitting on a 0.0844-acre lot—approximately 3,675 square feet—in Portland's desirable RN4 zone, the property holds special development appeal. In this zone, just 725 square feet of lot area are required per dwelling unit, meaning this site could support up to five residential units. Attention developers: this is a rare opportunity for a quality-minded multi-family owner, investor, or visionary builder to create a purposeful condominium or small-scale residential project for resale or personal use. Because the property lies outside the constraints of the historic district, you have freedom to restore, expand, or reimagine without limitation. Imagine living just steps from Maine's bold coast, one block from the Olmsted-designed East End Park with its tennis courts, ball fields, community gardens, walking paths, and sandy beach. You're connected by trails to Back Cove and the Old Port and just moments from Washington Avenue and East Bayside's lively mix of shops, breweries, and boutiques. The location offers both serenity and access—walkable to downtown Portland, the working waterfront, and near major employers and the forthcoming Root Institute across the bridge. From the upper floors, enjoy sweeping, open ocean and inner Casco Bay views stretching across the islands, with potential for panoramic vistas toward Mount Washington and the western mountains. Whether you honor the home's timeless charm or develop something entirely new, opportunities abound with this unique property in one of Portland's most inspiring neighborhoods.
Location
State ME
County Cumberland
Zoning RN-4
Rooms
Basement Interior,Full
Primary Bedroom Level Second
Master Bedroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Kitchen First Eat-in Kitchen
Interior
Interior Features Bathtub,Shower
Heating Hot Water,Forced Air,Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood,Laminate
Equipment Internet Access Available,Air Radon Mitigation System
Fireplace No
Appliance Washer,Refrigerator,Microwave,Gas Range,Dryer,Dishwasher
Laundry Laundry - 1st Floor,Main Level
Exterior
Parking Features 1 - 4 Spaces,Paved,Off Street
Fence Fenced
Utilities Available 1
View Y/N No
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle
Street Surface Paved
Porch Porch
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Well Landscaped,Sidewalks,Intown,Near Golf Course,Near Public Beach,Near Shopping,Near Turnpike/Interstate,Neighborhood,Near Public Transit,Near Railroad
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style New Englander
Structure Type Vinyl Siding,Wood Frame
Others
Energy Description Gas Natural, Oil