79 Alfred StreetSouth Portland, ME 04106Price: $525,000

Tucked into South Portland's desirable Pleasantdale neighborhood, this inviting home offers bright, light-filled spaces, a flowing floor plan, and a backyard designed for making memories. The first floor welcomes you with an open-concept layout connecting the dining area and kitchen, creating a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features granite countertops and a pleasant view of the backyard, allowing natural light to pour into the main living spaces. Three bedrooms and a full bath complete the main level, offering flexible living arrangements. The finished basement expands the home's versatility with a large, cozy family room--perfect for movie nights or relaxing. This level also includes an additional bedroom ideal for guest quarters, a spacious full bath with laundry, and an extra room for storage to keep everything organized. Step outside to your own private backyard oasis. The beautifully designed outdoor space features an in-ground pool, fire pit, seating areas, and a charming gazebo, creating the perfect setting for summer cookouts, entertaining friends, or unwinding after a long day. Recent improvements throughout the home include new interior door handles and hinges, a new front door and storm door installed in 2022; a new vinyl backyard fence, newly built gazebo, new refrigerator, updated backyard landscaping, pantry addition, and new ceiling fans and chandeliers added in 2023; a new driveway, updated front yard landscaping, and new microwave in 2024; and in 2025 a new oven, garbage disposal, pool pump, and closet organizers. Ideally located near the Greenbelt Trail, Knightville's shops and restaurants, Hinckley Park, Downtown Portland, and I-295, this home offers the perfect balance of neighborhood charm, outdoor recreation, and convenient commuting.