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1696 FOREST AVE

PORTLAND, ME 04103
4
Beds
2
Baths
2,541 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1852
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
9
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,268 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$523,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$122,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$401,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$394,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Duplex Single
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Gerald E Talbot Community SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.2 mi
H
Casco Bay High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.9 mi
M
Lincoln Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.7 mi

District: Portland

Neighborhood · ZIP 04103These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.86

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.31,898
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,948 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,945
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,429
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

1696 Forest Ave measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Riverton
  • Has a bigger lot than 89% of homes in Riverton
  • Among the oldest homes in Portland 04103

How it measures up in Portland 04103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 04103.

Living area2,541 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 89% of homes nearby

Year built1852
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Older than almost all homes nearby

How 1696 Forest Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRivertonPortland 04103Cumberland County
Living areabigger than2,541 ft²96% of homes87% of homes85% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac89% of homes89% of homes39% of homes
Year builtnewer than1852almost no homesalmost no homes3% of homes

About 1696 Forest Ave

When did 1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME last sell?

1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME?

1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,541 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME built?

1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME was built in 1852, making it 174 years old. It is a duplex single home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME?

1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME is assigned to Gerald E Talbot Community School (elementary), rated D; Casco Bay High School (high), rated C+; Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated B-. All sit in Portland. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04103?

Among the 9,383 homes in Portland 04103, it is bigger than 87% of them (2,541 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 89% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than almost none of them (1852 against a typical 1954). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1696 Forest Ave, Portland, ME was $6,268. The county assessed it at $523,200.

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