12 Smith St
Description
Welcome to 12 Smith Street, a rare opportunity to own a historic brick three-unit in the heart of Portland's peninsula. With a Walk Score in the mid-90s ('Walker's Paradise') and a Bike Score in the high-70s ('Very Bikeable'), this is a location where daily life unfolds just outside your door. Directly across from LB Kitchen and adjacent to Print: A Bookstore, and moments from the Portland Food Co-op, Inner Washington Avenue, East Bayside, India Street, the Old Port, downtown, and Portland Foreside,...Welcome to 12 Smith Street, a rare opportunity to own a historic brick three-unit in the heart of Portland's peninsula. With a Walk Score in the mid-90s ('Walker's Paradise') and a Bike Score in the high-70s ('Very Bikeable'), this is a location where daily life unfolds just outside your door. Directly across from LB Kitchen and adjacent to Print: A Bookstore, and moments from the Portland Food Co-op, Inner Washington Avenue, East Bayside, India Street, the Old Port, downtown, and Portland Foreside, this is a complete urban lifestyle where a car is optional. The property includes 4-5 deeded off-street parking spaces--an exceptionally rare asset in this neighborhood. Currently configured as three units (one per floor) with separate utilities, the building offers flexibility for investors or owner-occupants. The first floor is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy--ideal for a live/work setup, boutique storefront, studio, or residence with income above. Located within the India Street Form-Based Code (IS-FBC), the property allows a wide range of uses including residential, retail, office, and hospitality, creating a unique opportunity to combine business and living. Originally built as a single-family home, it retains architectural charm including an arched entry hood with Italianate brackets, scrollwork, dentils, and corbelled brick lintels and sills. Inside, high tin ceilings on the first floor and open exposure on both sides bring in natural light and air flow. Jotul stoves add warmth and character. A sun-filled side patio offers inviting outdoor space. The property overlooks a beautiful garden setting, sits next to a neighborhood playground, and is moments from Back Cove and the waterfront--offering easy access to walking, biking, gyms, yoga, and more. Potentially eligible for Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, 12 Smith Street offers a compelling blend of lifestyle, flexibility, and opportunity.
- Listed by Thomas Landry • Benchmark Real Estate
Property Details for 12 Smith Street
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleNew Englander
Garage Spaces.00
GarageNo
ZoningIS-FBC
Subdivision NameEast Bayside
LISTING UPDATED: 04/14/2026 09:05 AM
Property Details for 12 Smith Street
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1657676 |
| Days on Market | 3 |
| Taxes | $10,130 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | Multi-Family |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 AC / 3,920 SF |
| County | Cumberland County |
Location
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Building Information for 12 Smith Street
Stories3Residences3Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.09 AC / 3,920 SF
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$7,869 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$7,025
Property Taxes
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1Property Information for 12 Smith Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zip Code: 6017
- Directions: Congress St or Cumberland Ave to Smith St (across from LB Kitchen and close to Print)
- Town: Portland
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04101
- County: Cumberland
- Geo Latitude: 43.66255
- Geo Longitude: -70.252692
- Tax Lot: 23
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Sidewalks: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Historic District: Yes
- Location:Intown: Yes
- Location:Near Country Club: Yes
- Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Railroad: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes
- Location:Neighborhood: Yes
- Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
- Transportation:Near Airport: Yes
- Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
- Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
- Recreational Water:Public: Yes
- Construction: Masonry
- Road Frontage: true
- Water View2: No
- Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
- Parking Features: Assigned, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, Assigned, Off Street, On Site2, Paved3
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 37076
- Tax Block: E
- Tax Map Number: 21
- Tax Year: 2026
- Parcel Number: PTLD-000021-E000023-000001
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $10,130.00
School Information
- School District: Portland Public Schools
Property
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency: Water Heater
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: No
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas Natural
- Heat System: Baseboard, Space Heater
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2861.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.09
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2861.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.09
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 3920.4
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 12
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Owner Occupied: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Brick
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: .096
Parking
- Driveway:Paved: Yes
- Driveway: Paved2
Property and Assessments
- Sign on Property: Yes
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Multi-Family
- Property Type Label: Multi-Family
- Year Built: 1900
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
- Water Heater: Electric2
- Equipment: Cable, Internet Access Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Fiberglass, Pitched, Shingle
- Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
- Patio and Porch Features: Patio
- Basement Entry: Interior
Interior Features
- Basement: Full, Unfinished
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Other, Shower, Storage
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Space Heater, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Granite
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- # Stories: 3
- # Floors: 3
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Levels: Multi-Level
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Fence, Laundry - Hookup, One-Floor Living, Other Amenities, Shower, Storage
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
- Gross Income: $60,045.00
- Operating Expenses: $41,093.92
- Gross Income: $60,045.00
- Operating Expenses: $41,093.92
Multi-Family Information
- Number of Units: 3
- Building Info:# Stories: 3
- Building Info:# Floors: 3
- Building Info:# Heating Units: 3
Unit 1
- Unit 1:Lease: No
- Unit 1:Level: First
- Unit 1:Security Deposit: No
- Unit 1:Monthly Rent: $2,500.00
- Unit 1:# Full Baths: 1.00
- Unit 1:# of Half Baths: .00
- Unit 1:# of Rooms: 4.00
- Unit 1:# of Bedrooms: 2.00
- Unit 1:Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
- Unit 1:Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
- Unit 1:Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
- Unit 1:Electric: Yes
- Unit 1:Heat: Yes
- Unit 1:Range: Yes
- Unit 1:Refrigerator: Yes
- Unit 1:Sewer: Yes
- Unit 1:Water: Yes
Unit 2
- Unit 2:Lease: No
- Unit 2:Level: Second
- Unit 2:Monthly Rent: $2,000.00
- Unit 2:# Full Baths: 1.00
- Unit 2:# Half Baths: .00
- Unit 2:# of Rooms: 4.00
- Unit 2:# of Bedrooms: 2.00
- Unit 2:Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
- Unit 2:Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
- Unit 2:Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
- Unit 2:Electric: No
- Unit 2:Heat: No
- Unit 2:Range: Yes
- Unit 2:Refrigerator: Yes
- Unit 2:Sewer: Yes
- Unit 2:Water: Yes
Unit 3
- Unit 3:Lease: No
- Unit 3:Level: Third
- Unit 3:Monthly Rent: $1,900.00
- Unit 3:# Full Baths: 1.00
- Unit 3:# Half Baths: .00
- Unit 3:# of Rooms: 3.00
- Unit 3:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
- Unit 3:Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
- Unit 3:Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
- Unit 3:Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
- Unit 3:Electric: No
- Unit 3:Heat: No
- Unit 3:Range: Yes
- Unit 3:Refrigerator: Yes
- Unit 3:Sewer: Yes
- Unit 3:Water: Yes
Unit 4
- Unit 4:Electric: No
Unit Information
- Units:# of 1 BD Units: 1
- Units:# of 2 BD Units: 2
- Units:# of 3 BD Units: 0
- Units:# of 4+ BD Units: 0
Property History for 12 Smith Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1657676 | $1,395,000 | — |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1612177 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1612178 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1612177 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Jan 7, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1612178 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Expired Maine Listings #1593711 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Expired Maine Listings #1593712 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1593711 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Jun 13, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1593712 | $1,350,000 | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1561585 | $1,425,000 | — |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1561726 | $1,425,000 | — |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1561585 | $1,500,000 | — |
| Jun 8, 2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1561726 | $1,500,000 | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1545219 | $1,500,000 | — |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1536063 | $1,500,000 | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1545219 | $1,500,000 | — |
| Jul 12, 2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1536063 | $1,500,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/14/2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1657676 | $1,395,000 |
| 07/07/2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1612177 | $1,350,000 |
| 07/07/2025 | Expired Maine Listings #1612178 | $1,350,000 |
| 01/07/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1612177 | $1,350,000 |
| 01/07/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1612178 | $1,350,000 |
| 08/31/2024 | Expired Maine Listings #1593711 | $1,350,000 |
| 08/31/2024 | Expired Maine Listings #1593712 | $1,350,000 |
| 06/13/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1593711 | $1,350,000 |
| 06/13/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1593712 | $1,350,000 |
| 09/08/2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1561585 | $1,425,000 |
| 09/08/2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1561726 | $1,425,000 |
| 06/08/2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1561585 | $1,500,000 |
| 06/08/2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1561726 | $1,500,000 |
| 01/12/2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1545219 | $1,500,000 |
| 01/12/2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1536063 | $1,500,000 |
| 07/12/2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1545219 | $1,500,000 |
| 07/12/2022 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1536063 | $1,500,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 12 Smith Street
Taxable ValueLand$139,900Additions$448,000Total$587,900
Tax Record2024$8,824 ($735 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,861 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,861 SqFtStories2Lot Size4,199 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1900CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:021 B:E023001
Schools near 12 Smith Street
This home is within Portland Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East End Community School PublicPK to 5 | ||
King Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Portland High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Deering High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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