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$433,945$306 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 91How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $256,000 on Aug 14, 2019

38 HERFORD AVE

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106
4
Beds
1
Baths
1,420 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1948
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$434K
$397K low$471K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$256,000 · Aug 14, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,280 (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.$386,800 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$147,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$239,400

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Cape Cod
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.14
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(4)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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

M
South Portland Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Waldo T. Skillin Elementary SchoolB-
Elementary · Grades KG–4 · 0.3 mi
H
South Portland High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.6 mi

District: South Portland

Neighborhood · ZIP 04106These 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.94
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.84

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.4.4%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.26,989
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,953 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$87,445
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$107,811
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

38 Herford 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.

  • Worth less than 79% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Costs less per square foot than 91% of homes in South Portland 04106
  • Bigger than 67% of homes in Thornton Heights
  • Has a smaller lot than 90% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Older than 74% of homes in Cumberland County

What homes are worth in South Portland 04106

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

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$281K$1.5M

This home is worth more than 24% of homes in South Portland 04106.

How it measures up in South Portland 04106

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in South Portland 04106.

Estimated value$433,945
CheaperTypical $535,666Pricier

Pricier than 24% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$306
CheaperTypical $426Pricier

Pricier than 9% of homes nearby

Living area1,420 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,350 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 55% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 26% of homes nearby

Year built1948
OlderTypical 1953Newer

Newer than 46% of homes nearby

How 38 Herford Ave ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeThornton HeightsSouth Portland 04106Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$433,94545% of homes24% of homes21% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$30619% of homes9% of homes19% of homes
Living areabigger than1,420 ft²67% of homes55% of homes44% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac30% of homes26% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than194849% of homes46% of homes26% of homes

About 38 Herford Ave

How much is 38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME is $433,945 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $396,734 to $471,156. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME last sell?

38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME last sold on Aug 14, 2019 for $256,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME?

38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME has 4 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 1,420 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME built?

38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME was built in 1948, making it 78 years old. It is a cape cod home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME?

38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME is assigned to South Portland Middle School (middle), rated B-; Waldo T. Skillin Elementary School (elementary), rated B-; South Portland High School (high), rated C-. All sit in South Portland. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME compare to other homes in South Portland 04106?

Among the 8,919 homes in South Portland 04106, it is worth more than 24% of them ($433,945 against a typical $535,666), its price per square foot is higher than 9% of them ($306 against a typical $426), it is bigger than 55% of them (1,420 ft² against a typical 1,350 ft²), its lot is bigger than 26% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 46% of them (1948 against a typical 1953). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 21% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 38 Herford Ave, South Portland, ME was $5,280. The county assessed it at $386,800.

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