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438-440 St. John Street, Portland, ME, 04102

9beds
3baths
3,610sqft
$860,000
$238price/sqft
$5,857/moest. monthly cost
$234,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

Located in the Oakdale section of Portland, Maine, this three-unit property offers a single family home and a duplex on the same lot. 438-440 St John St presents a strong investment opportunity with immediate income. Each unit offers a three-bedroom layout, appealing to a wide range of tenants and supporting consistent demand. The building boasts a solid rental history and is currently fully occupied, providing reliable cash flow from day one. Tenants enjoy comfortable, practical living spaces, and valuable off-street parking - a highly desirable amenity in Portland. Residents benefit from easy access to USM, Hadlock Field, The Expo, Deering Oaks Park, local shops, dining, and transportation options. The property has been well cared for over the years, with an opportunity for the next owner to add value through exterior paint and minor repairs. Whether you're expanding your portfolio or seeking a turnkey multi-family investment with upside potential, this property delivers stability, location, and long-term value. Showings by appointment only, please reach out for additional information.

Getting Around

78
WalkingVery Walkable
50
TransitGood Transit
91
BikeBiker's Paradise

Schools

2/10
King Middle SchoolGrades 6-80.4 mi
2/10
Deering High SchoolGrades 9-121.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1900

Materials

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Construction materials: Wood Frame,Wood Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 9
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3

Features

  • Flooring: Laminate,Tile,Hardwood
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 3,610

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Hot Water
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 3,610
  • Total interior livable area: 3,610 sqft

Property

Details

  • Zoning: R5

Lot

  • Lot size: 5,227 sqft
  • Features: City Lot,Level,Sidewalks

Parking

  • Parking features: Common,Paved,5 - 10 Spaces

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Ice Storm
    Ice StormRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Hurricane
    HurricaneModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Ice Storm
Winter Weather
Hurricane
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maine Counties

Flood
Hurricane
Severe Storm
Winter Storm

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,348$52,176
Home Insurance $262$3,144
Property Taxes $723$8,676
Electricity $524$6,297
Total$5,857$70,284

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$200,811/yr
40% on housing$175,710/yr
45% on housing$156,186/yr

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 9.5%
9.5%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.7%
7.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.2%
-0.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$238This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 04102$470
Cumberland County$369

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 04102$397
Cumberland County$317

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-05-11Listed for sale$860,000
2021-11-30Sold$620,000
2021-10-22Pending sale$650,000
2021-08-24Price change$650,000
2021-08-06Listed for sale$700,000

For Sale by Agent

BrokerageColdwell Banker Realty

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