Cumberland County and Portland City property record for 237 Read St, Portland, ME 04103
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,124 sqft · built 1840 |
| Lot Size | 0.704 acres (30,649 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,263 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | PTLD M:109A B:B020001 |
| Primary APN | PTLD M:109A B:B020001 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,124 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1840 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1840 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Lot Area | 30,649 sqft (0.704 acres) |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Street Address | 237 READ ST |
|---|---|
| City | PORTLAND |
| State | ME |
| Zip | 04103 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Block | B020001 |
| Jurisdiction | PORTLAND ME |
| Township / Civil Division | PORTLAND |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4008 |
| Census Tract | 2200 |
237 Read St is owned by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.
Source: Cumberland County and Portland City records, as of July 30, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 6 S RICHARDS AVE, SOMERVILLE, NJ 08876-3115 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Et Al (and Others) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0405900250 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | PORTLAND ME |
| Recording Date | Jan 31, 2024 |
| Property Address | 237 READ ST, PORTLAND, ME 04103 |
| Document Number | 0405900250 |
| Book / Page | 40590 / 250 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 26, 2024 |
| Instrument | 3805 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 247 LINCOLN LN, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784-9737 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 237 Read St was $5,263, down 19.3% from the year before.
Source: Cumberland County and Portland City assessment roll, as of July 30, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maine |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Municipality | Portland City |
| Unified School District | Portland (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,263.00 (-19.3%) | $439,300 (+1.1%) Land $293,700 Building $145,600 |
| 2024 | $6,522.00 (+4.17%) | $434,500 (-) Land $287,500 Building $147,000 |
| 2023 | $6,261.00 (+5.87%) | $434,500 (-) Land $287,500 Building $147,000 |
| 2022 | $5,914.00 | $434,500 Land $287,500 Building $147,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 237 Read St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 237 Read St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 280 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Redzone Wireless, Verizon.
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