51 Melbourne Street, Portland, ME 04101

$815,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,560 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 2,178 Status: Active
Current Price: $815,000 List Date: 12/14/2025 Last Modified: 12/14/2025

Description

Discover this charming 4-bedroom, 1-bathroom home at 51 Melbourne Street, hitting the market for the first time! Nestled in Portland's vibrant East End, this well-maintained gem offers a perfect blend of classic character and opportunity for personalization. While the home has been lovingly cared for, it's ready for your modern updates to make it truly shine. Enjoy a prime location just steps from Fort Sumner Park, where breathtaking sunsets await, Sunrises at Fort Allen Park, and a short stroll to East End Beach for coastal relaxation, with scenic bike trails and walking paths perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Immerse yourself in Portland's dynamic culture, surrounded by the Hill Arts Theatre, trendy coffee shops, and local breweries, all while benefiting from a rare private driveway for convenient off-street parking and a spacious 1,560-square-foot layout ready to be reimagined to suit your style. This East End treasure is a rare find, offering proximity to Portland's best amenities while maintaining a cozy, residential feel. Whether you're envisioning a modernized interior or preserving its classic charm, 51 Melbourne Street is a canvas for your dream home. Don't miss this first-on-market opportunity!

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More Information MLS# 1634928

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Book: 30509 Leased Land: No Page: 059 Map: 015 Lot: 4 Zoning Overlay: Unknown Association: No Tree Growth Y/N: No Street #: 51 Street Name: Melbourne Street Type: Street County: Cumberland Town: Portland State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04101 Zip +4: 2704 Zoning: RN-4 Full Tax Amount $: 8698 Tax Year: 2024 Geo Lat: 43.668879 Geo Lon: -70.249552

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown Seasonal: No Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.05 # Rooms: 8 Total Baths: 2 Total Half Baths: 1 # Fireplaces: 0 SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1560 SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0 SqFt Source: Public Records Garage: No # Bedrooms: 4 Total Full Baths: 1 Year Built: 1887 SqFt Finished Total: 1560 Source of Acreage: Public Records

Site

Corner Lot: 1 Level: 1 Sidewalks: 1

Location

Intown: 1 Near Public Beach: 1 Near Railroad: 1 Near Shopping: 1 Near Turnpike/Interstate: 1 Neighborhood: 1

Roads

Public: 1

Water Info

Water Frontage: No Water View: Seasonal Water Body Name: Casco bay

Water Body Type

Ocean: 1

Construction

Wood Frame: 1

Basement

Brick/Mortar: 1 Unfinished: 1

Exterior

Vinyl Siding: 1

Roof

Shingle: 1

Heat System

Baseboard: 1

Appliances Included

Cooktop: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Wall Oven: 1 Washer: 1

Heat Fuel

Oil: 1

Cooling

None: 1

Floors

Carpet: 1 Linoleum: 1 Wood: 1

Kitchen Countertop

Solid Surface: 1

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: 1 Off Street: 1 On Street: 1 Paved: 1

Style

Cape Cod: 1 New Englander: 1

Electric

Circuit Breakers: 1 Fuses: 1

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: 1 Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Gas

No Gas: 1

Sewer

Public Sewer: 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: 1 Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: 1

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: 1 Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: 1 Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Driveway

Paved: 1

Basement Entry

Interior: 1

Water Heater

Off Heating System: 1

Window Features

Storm Window(s): 1

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom: 1 Attic: 1 Bathtub: 1 Fence: 1 Laundry - 1st Floor: 1

Patio and Porch Features

Porch: 1

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: 1

Kitchen

Kitchen: 1 Kitchen Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: 1 Living Room Level: First

Office

Office: 1 Office Level: First

Contract Information

Status: Active Original List Price: 950000 List Price: $815,000 Current Price: $815,000

Property Features

Site: Corner Lot; Level; Sidewalks Location: Intown; Near Public Beach; Near Railroad; Near Shopping; Near Turnpike/Interstate; Neighborhood Roads: Public Water Body Type: Ocean Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface Style: Cape Cod; New Englander Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Brick/Mortar; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Roof: Shingle Exterior: Vinyl Siding Heat System: Baseboard Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Linoleum; Wood Window Features: Storm Window(s) Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Attic; Bathtub; Fence; Laundry - 1st Floor Patio and Porch Features: Porch Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Street; On Street; Paved Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers; Fuses Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Bedroom 1 Level: Second Office Level: First Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Level: Second Office Level: Second
Listing Office: Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
IDX
Last Updated: December - 14 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 2072813837

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