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Last sold for $400,000 on Apr 28, 2015

98 BELL ST

PORTLAND, ME 04103
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,016 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.
0.19 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
10
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$400,000 · Apr 28, 2015

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,596 (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.$717,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$597,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$511,500

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.20
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
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.

E
Ocean AvenueB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.7 mi
H
Casco Bay High SchoolC+
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
Lyman Moore Middle SchoolC+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 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

98 Bell 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.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in North Deering
  • Has a smaller lot than 80% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Older than 98% of homes in North Deering

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 area2,016 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,517 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 74% of homes nearby

Lot size0.19 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 51% of homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 98 Bell St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeNorth DeeringPortland 04103Cumberland County
Living areabigger than2,016 ft²80% of homes74% of homes71% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.19 ac32% of homes51% of homes20% of homes
Year builtnewer than18752% of homes2% of homes4% of homes

About 98 Bell St

When did 98 Bell St, Portland, ME last sell?

98 Bell St, Portland, ME last sold on Apr 28, 2015 for $400,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 98 Bell St, Portland, ME?

98 Bell St, Portland, ME has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,016 square feet of living space and a 0.20-acre lot.

When was 98 Bell St, Portland, ME built?

98 Bell St, Portland, ME was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 98 Bell St, Portland, ME?

98 Bell St, Portland, ME is assigned to Ocean Avenue (elementary), rated B+; Casco Bay High School (high), rated C+; 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 98 Bell St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04103?

Among the 9,383 homes in Portland 04103, it is bigger than 74% of them (2,016 ft² against a typical 1,517 ft²), its lot is bigger than 51% of them (0.19 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1875 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 98 Bell St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 98 Bell St, Portland, ME was $8,596. The county assessed it at $717,500.

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