139 Skillings Street, South Portland, ME 04106
Cumberland County
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Description
Welcome to 139 Skillings Street, an updated duplex situated on a nearly one-half-acre lot featuring a fully fenced backyard--a rare find for a multifamily property in South Portland. The private backyard offers space for entertaining, gardening, relaxing, or enjoying time with pets. Ideal for both owner-occupants and investors, this well-maintained duplex offers comfortable living with excellent rental income potential. The first-floor apartment features three bedrooms, one bath, a living room, and an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, new high-end stainless steel appliances, ceramic tile flooring, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh paint, and a private rear deck. The second-floor apartment offers two bedrooms, one bath, abundant natural light, hardwood floors, an eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, ceramic tile flooring, fresh paint, and direct stairway access to the backyard. Additional features include off-street parking for four to six vehicles, a storage shed, a dry concrete basement with washer/dryer hookups, and a spacious stand-up attic offering abundant storage. Two completely separate heating and domestic hot water systems set this duplex apart. The property can be heated by either a two-year-old Viessmann high-efficiency wall-mounted boiler or a premium European-designed wood pellet boiler with a 7,000-pound pellet hopper that offers exceptionally economical heating. Both systems provide independent thermostat control for each apartment. Conveniently located just minutes from I-295, downtown Portland, area beaches, the Greenbelt Trail, shopping, restaurants, schools, and public transportation, this property offers an outstanding opportunity for owner-occupancy, rental income, or long-term investment, complemented by a private backyard that provides a welcome retreat.
Property Information
Property Type
Residential Income
Style
Colonial
Year Built
1880
Living Area
2,447 sq ft
Lot Size
0.46 acres
Zoning
R1
MLS® Listing#
1671292
Property Features
Appliances
Cooling
Heating
Flooring
Basement
Parking
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Fencing
Lot Features
Construction
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Financial Details
HOA
None
Annual Taxes
$6,450
Tax year 2025
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$127,980
Estimated monthly payment
$3,406/mo
Principal $511,920 · Est. interest $714,174 over 30 yrs
Location
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Nearby Schools
Greater Portland Christian School
School · 0.4 mi away
Memorial Middle School
School · 0.6 mi away
Skillin Elementary School
Elementary · 0.7 mi away
Growing Learners
School · 0.7 mi away
Dyer Elementary School
Elementary · 0.9 mi away
South Portland High School
Secondary · 1.2 mi away
James Otis Kaler Elementary School
Elementary · 1.2 mi away
Arthur R. Gould School-Lcydc
Secondary · 1.4 mi away
Northeast Technical Institute
Secondary · 1.6 mi away
Waynflete School
Secondary · 1.9 mi away
Maine Connections Academy
School · 2.0 mi away
Casco Bay Montessori School
Elementary · 2.1 mi away
Mahoney Middle School
Secondary · 2.1 mi away
Howard Reiche Elementary School
Elementary · 2.2 mi away
Frank I Brown Elementary School
Elementary · 2.3 mi away
Shooting Stars Program
School · 2.4 mi away
King Middle School
Secondary · 2.5 mi away
Pleasant Hill School
Elementary · 2.5 mi away
Nathan Clfford Elementary School
Elementary · 2.6 mi away
Spurwink School
School · 2.7 mi away
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