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$936,898$401 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

42 CLIFTON ST

PORTLAND, ME 04101
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,334 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$937K
$812K low$1.1M high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,298 (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.$776,100 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$299,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$477,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$501,100

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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.

E
Ocean AvenueB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Deering High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Lyman Moore Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.5 mi

District: Portland

Neighborhood · ZIP 04101These 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.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.19,646
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,816 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,739
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

42 Clifton St 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 more than 82% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Portland 04101
  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Back Cove
  • Has a smaller lot than 91% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Cumberland County

What homes are worth in Portland 04101

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

This home
$310K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 74% of homes in Portland 04101.

How it measures up in Portland 04101

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 04101.

Estimated value$936,898
CheaperTypical $686,697Pricier

Pricier than 74% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$401
CheaperTypical $599Pricier

Pricier than 10% of homes nearby

Living area2,334 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,406 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 72% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 3,659 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 47% of homes nearby

How 42 Clifton St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeBack CovePortland 04101Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$936,89881% of homes74% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$40125% of homes10% of homes50% of homes
Living areabigger than2,334 ft²81% of homes72% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac21% of homes77% of homes9% of homes
Year builtnewer than190014% of homes47% of homes10% of homes

About 42 Clifton St

How much is 42 Clifton St, Portland, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 42 Clifton St, Portland, ME is $936,898 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $811,630 to $1,062,166. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 42 Clifton St, Portland, ME last sell?

42 Clifton St, Portland, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 42 Clifton St, Portland, ME?

42 Clifton St, Portland, ME has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,334 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 42 Clifton St, Portland, ME built?

42 Clifton St, Portland, ME was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 42 Clifton St, Portland, ME?

42 Clifton St, Portland, ME is assigned to Ocean Avenue (elementary), rated B+; Deering High School (high), rated D; Lyman Moore Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Portland. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 42 Clifton St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04101?

Among the 3,893 homes in Portland 04101, it is worth more than 74% of them ($936,898 against a typical $686,697), its price per square foot is higher than 10% of them ($401 against a typical $599), it is bigger than 72% of them (2,334 ft² against a typical 1,406 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 3,659 ft²) and it is newer than 47% of them (1900 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 82% 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 42 Clifton St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Clifton St, Portland, ME was $9,298. The county assessed it at $776,100.

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