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Property Description
Rare opportunity in one of Portland's most desirable neighborhoods. 56 Brookside Road offers an ideal blend of space, location and outdoor living just steps from Payson Park and the waterfront views of Back Cove Trail perfect for running biking and dog walking. This spacious residence with a flowing layout features 5 bedrooms 3 full and 2 half baths offering flexibility for a variety of living arrangements including potential for multi generational living. The home also includes a first floor library ideal for a home office or quiet retreat and a finished basement. Heat pumps with ducted systems on the second floor for year round comfort along with a wood burning stove. Enjoy a peaceful setting on a tree lined dead end street in Back Cove with the Longfellow Arboretum and Payson Park directly out your back door. Situated on a quiet street the 0.36 acre property's standout feature is its exceptional location. The fenced in backyard sanctuary opens directly onto the 48 acres of Payson Park with its tennis and basketball courts disc golf course and playground and features a variety of fruit trees too many to name adding to the charm and usability of the outdoor space. Just minutes from Portland's Old Port and world renowned dining scene this is a property with real upside in a location that buyers continue to prioritize.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 56 Brookside Rd
General
- Sold For: $970,000
- Taxes: $11,014 (2026)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1655890
- Added to Site: 49 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 5
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Half Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, Paved, Inside Entrance, 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street, On-Site Parking
Location
- County: Cumberland
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump
- Heating Type: Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Wood Stove, Zoned
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Utilities On
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other, Colonial
- Construction: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Building Size: 4324
- Square Feet: 4,324
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 4,324 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 4,324 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,976 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 1,348 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outbuilding
Lot Features
- Property View: Scenic
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.36
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 15,681.6
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Zoning: R3
- Lot Description: Near Country Club, Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Railroad
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $11,014
- Tax Year: 2026
Disclosures and Reports
- Block: B
- Lot Number: 6-14
Listed by Keller Williams Realty (207) 879-9800
Sold by Harborview Properties, Inc. (207) 878-7802
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Schools
Schools serving 56 Brookside Rd
School District:Portland
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ocean Avenue 150 Ocean Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 | K-5 | 0.7 mi |
Howard C Reiche Community School 166 Brackett Street, Portland, ME 04102 | K-5 | 2.1 mi |
Lyman Moore Middle School 171 Auburn Street, Portland, ME 04103 | 6-8 | 1.9 mi |
Deering High School 370 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 | 9-12 | 1.4 mi |
Casco Bay High School 196 Allen Avenue, Portland, ME 04103 | 9-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 56 Brookside Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
5/08/2026
Sold
$970,000
2.65%
MLS
3/31/2026
Listed
$945,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
56 Brookside Road, Portland, ME 04103 (MLS# 1655890) is a Single Family property that was sold at $970,000 on May 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 56 Brookside Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Portland? You can browse all Portland real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

