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$756,485$341 / 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 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026

71 BEST ST

PORTLAND, ME 04103
3
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,217 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.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1922
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.

Valuation

$756K
$694K low$819K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,005 (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.$751,700 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$143,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$608,700
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$485,500

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.0.15
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.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(1)

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
Lincoln Middle SchoolB-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.2 mi
E
Longfellow School-PortlandA+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Deering High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.4 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

71 Best 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 85% of homes in Portland 04103
  • Costs less per square foot than 76% of homes in Deering Center
  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Portland 04103
  • Has a smaller lot than 87% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Older than 84% of homes in Cumberland County

What homes are worth in Portland 04103

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

This home
$325K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 85% of 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.

Estimated value$756,485
CheaperTypical $530,723Pricier

Pricier than 85% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$341
CheaperTypical $386Pricier

Pricier than 30% of homes nearby

Living area2,217 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,506 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 80% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 27% of homes nearby

Year built1922
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 71 Best St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDeering CenterPortland 04103Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$756,48579% of homes85% of homes72% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$34124% of homes30% of homes33% of homes
Living areabigger than2,217 ft²68% of homes80% of homes77% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac47% of homes27% of homes13% of homes
Year builtnewer than192251% of homes26% of homes16% of homes

About 71 Best St

How much is 71 Best St, Portland, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 71 Best St, Portland, ME is $756,485 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $693,503 to $819,467. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 71 Best St, Portland, ME last sell?

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

How big is 71 Best St, Portland, ME?

71 Best St, Portland, ME has 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,217 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 71 Best St, Portland, ME built?

71 Best St, Portland, ME was built in 1922, making it 104 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 71 Best St, Portland, ME?

71 Best St, Portland, ME is assigned to Lincoln Middle School (middle), rated B-; Longfellow School-Portland (elementary), rated A+; Deering High School (high), rated D. All sit in Portland. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 71 Best St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04103?

Among the 9,383 homes in Portland 04103, it is worth more than 85% of them ($756,485 against a typical $530,723), its price per square foot is higher than 30% of them ($341 against a typical $386), it is bigger than 80% of them (2,217 ft² against a typical 1,506 ft²), its lot is bigger than 27% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1922 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 72% 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 71 Best St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 71 Best St, Portland, ME was $9,005. The county assessed it at $751,700.

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