1542 Congress St
$590,000
Price
Pending
Pending
Description
Here is the best Value you will find! Don't miss this Prime 2 unit in Portland's coveted Stroudwater area with seasonal water views. Discover this well maintained 2 unit, perfectly situated close to both downtown Portland and the airport. This exceptional property offers an ideal blend of period details, classic charm and modern updates, making it a perfect fit for both investors and owner occupants. Each unit offers generous living space with 3 bedrooms, a separate dining room and living room, updated...Here is the best Value you will find! Don't miss this Prime 2 unit in Portland's coveted Stroudwater area with seasonal water views. Discover this well maintained 2 unit, perfectly situated close to both downtown Portland and the airport. This exceptional property offers an ideal blend of period details, classic charm and modern updates, making it a perfect fit for both investors and owner occupants. Each unit offers generous living space with 3 bedrooms, a separate dining room and living room, updated kitchen and bath, plus enclosed sun porches on the back. Each unit has hardwood floors, high ceilings, period moldings and custom builtins. Many recent improvements including a newly paved driveway offers ample off street parking. A new lined sewer line, updated heat systems in 2017 and new roof in 2013. This property also went through the cities lead removal program in 1997 and was deemed 'lead safe'. This included new windows and doors throughout. So all the major work has been done. There is a nice back yard too. Don't miss this rare opportunity! Schedule your showing today.
- Listed by Teri Ouellette • Keller Williams Realty
Property Details for 1542 Congress Street
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleNew Englander
GarageNo
ZoningR5
LISTING UPDATED: 01/05/2026 09:13 PM
Property Details for 1542 Congress Street
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1642535 |
| Days on Market | 59 |
| Taxes | $7,143 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Multi Family |
| MLS Type | Multi-Family |
| Year Built | 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 AC / 4,791 SF |
| County | Cumberland County |
Location
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Building Information for 1542 Congress Street
Stories25Residences2Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.11 AC / 4,791 SF
Payment Calculator
$3,471 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,876
Property Taxes
$595
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 1542 Congress Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Water Body Name: Fore River
- Zip Code: 2123
- Directions: GPS friendly. Take Congress st toward Stroudwater the unit is on the left
- Town: Portland
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04102
- County: Cumberland
- Geo Latitude: 43.658856
- Geo Longitude: -70.30372
- Tax Lot: 5
- Site:Level: Yes
- Location:Intown: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes
- Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
- Transportation:Near Airport: Yes
- Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 10129
- Tax Block: D
- Tax Map Number: 196
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: PTLD-000196-D000005-000001
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $7,143.00
- Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: No
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2390.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.11
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2390.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.11
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 4791.6
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 1542
- 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:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Yellow
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
Parking
- Driveway:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Sign on Property: Yes
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Multi-Family
- Property Type Label: Multi-Family
- Year Built: 1900
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Glassed-in Porch: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Shower
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Steam, Radiator, Hot Water
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
- # Stories: 2
- # Floors: 25
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
- Gross Income: $56,244.00
- Operating Expenses: $14,804.00
Multi-Family Information
- Number of Units: 2
- Building Info:# Fireplaces: 2
- Building Info:# Stories: 25
- Building Info:# Floors: 2
- Building Info:# Heating Units: 2
- Building Info:# Water Heaters: 2
Unit 1
- Unit 1:Lease: No
- Unit 1:Level: First
- Unit 1:Security Deposit: Yes
- Unit 1:Monthly Rent: $2,437.00
- Unit 1:# Full Baths: 1.00
- Unit 1:# of Half Baths: .00
- Unit 1:# of Rooms: 7.00
- Unit 1:# of Bedrooms: 3.00
- 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:Security Deposit: No
- Unit 2:Monthly Rent: $2,250.00
- Unit 2:# Full Baths: 1.00
- Unit 2:# Half Baths: .00
- Unit 2:# of Rooms: 7.00
- Unit 2:# of Bedrooms: 3.00
- 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:Range: Yes
- Unit 3:Sewer: Yes
Unit Information
- Units:# of 1 BD Units: 0
- Units:# of 2 BD Units: 0
- Units:# of 3 BD Units: 2
- Units:# of 4+ BD Units: 0
Property History for 1542 Congress Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2026 | Pending Maine Listings #1642535 | — | |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1642535 | — | |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1642535 | $590,000 | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1642535 | $609,000 | — |
| Nov 1, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1642535 | $649,000 | — |
| Jul 13, 2011 | Expired Maine Listings #998085 | $285,000 | — |
| Dec 1, 2010 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #998085 | $285,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | Pending Maine Listings #1642535 | — |
| 12/30/2025 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1642535 | — |
| 12/14/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1642535 | $590,000 |
| 11/25/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1642535 | $609,000 |
| 11/01/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1642535 | $649,000 |
| 07/13/2011 | Expired Maine Listings #998085 | $285,000 |
| 12/01/2010 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #998085 | $285,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1542 Congress Street
Taxable ValueLand$76,500Additions$399,400Total$475,900
Tax Record2024$7,143 ($595 / month)
Home Facts
Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,390 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,390 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,001 SqFtStyleDuplexYear Built1900CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:196 B:D005001Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 1542 Congress 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 |
|---|---|---|
Amanda C Rowe School PublicPK to 5 | ||
King Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Deering High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Portland 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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