56 Brookside Road, Portland, ME 04103 (MLS # 1655890)
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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.
| LAST UPDATED | 3/31/2026 | YEAR BUILT | 1955 |
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| GARAGE SPACES | 2.0 | COUNTY | Cumberland |
| STATUS | Active | PROPERTY TYPE(S) | Single Family |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS | |
| AIR | Heat Pump |
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| AIR CONDITIONING | Yes |
| APPLIANCES | Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer |
| BASEMENT | Finished, Full, Yes |
| CONSTRUCTION | Vinyl Siding |
| FIREPLACE | Yes |
| GARAGE | Attached Garage, Yes |
| HEAT | Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Wood Stove, Zoned |
| INTERIOR | Storage |
| LOT | 0.36 acre(s) |
| LOT DESCRIPTION | Level, Near Golf Course |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 0.36 |
| MLS STATUS | Active |
| PARKING | Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance, Off Street, Attached |
| SEWER | Public Sewer |
| STYLE | Colonial, Other |
| TAXES | 11014 |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | Scenic |
| WATER | Public |
| WATER ACCESS | Back Cove |
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