Cumberland County and Portland City property record for 156 E Commonwealth Dr, Portland, ME 04103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.297 acres (12,946 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $223,900 (Aug 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PTLD M:300 B:E027001 |
| Primary APN | PTLD M:300 B:E027001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Lot Area | 12,946 sqft (0.297 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 156 E COMMONWEALTH DR |
|---|---|
| City | PORTLAND |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04103-1260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PLAN HOMESTEAD ACRES EXT |
| Legal Block | E027001 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTLAND ME |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 2102 |
156 E Commonwealth Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2017.
Source: Cumberland County and Portland City records, as of July 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 156 E COMMONWEALTH DR, PORTLAND, ME 04103-1260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
| Aug 29, 2017 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201743374 |
| Deed Book / Page | 34271 / 84 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTLAND ME |
| Property Address | 156 E COMMONWEALTH DR, PORTLAND, ME 04103-1260 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0395040331 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 17, 2022 |
| Book Page | 39504/331 |
| Instrument | 30892 |
| Name | SECRETARY HOUSING URBAN DEVELOPMENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTLAND ME |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 156 E COMMONWEALTH DR, PORTLAND, ME 04103-1260 |
| Document Number | 0342710084 |
| Book / Page | 34271 / 0084 |
| Instrument | 000000043374 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043375 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 000000043375 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MTG SVCS |
|---|
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 29, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 156 E Commonwealth Dr was $4,950, up 13.4% from the year before.
Source: Cumberland County and Portland City assessment roll, as of May 21, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Municipality | Portland City |
| Unified School District | Portland (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,950.00 (+13.4%) | $413,200 (+42.09%) Land $129,300 Building $283,900 |
| 2024 | $4,365.00 (+4.18%) | $290,800 (-) Land $68,000 Building $222,800 |
| 2023 | $4,190.00 (+5.86%) | $290,800 (-) Land $68,000 Building $222,800 |
| 2022 | $3,958.00 | $290,800 Land $68,000 Building $222,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 156 E Commonwealth Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1989.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1989–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 2023 · other causes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 156 E Commonwealth Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 97.3% of Maine |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | PORTLAND WATER DISTRICT-GREATER serves 135,068 people · EPA ID ME0091300 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| GoNetspeed Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Fidium Fiber Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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