1859 Congress Street
Closed 8/28/15
Closed 8/28/15
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.19 acresLot Size
1863Year Built
$95/sq ftPrice per sq ft
Description
The Hunt Farmstead circa 1863 is located in one of Portland oldest & most desirable neighborhoods - Stroudwater. The home is close to everything but as you turn onto the long gravel drive you are transported not only back in time but to a peaceful country setting. Historic, yet updated, this home sits on over 1 acre of mature trees, gracious lawns & flourishing flower & vegetable gardens. 3,000+sf, 4-5 bedrooms, lovely in-law apartment, 3 bay garage, retained charm... Truly a rare offering that's...The Hunt Farmstead circa 1863 is located in one of Portland oldest & most desirable neighborhoods - Stroudwater. The home is close to everything but as you turn onto the long gravel drive you are transported not only back in time but to a peaceful country setting. Historic, yet updated, this home sits on over 1 acre of mature trees, gracious lawns & flourishing flower & vegetable gardens. 3,000+sf, 4-5 bedrooms, lovely in-law apartment, 3 bay garage, retained charm... Truly a rare offering that's priced right!
- Listed by: Tom Landry 207.775.0248 tomlandry@benchmarkmaine.com • Benchmark Real Estate
Listing closed: 08/28/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1227781
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$985,000
Avg days on market
40
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Portland, ME
9 comparable properties found
1/76
$1,383,350
Sold 09/03/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3,000
- Square Feet
- 0.36
- Acres
1/48
$985,000
Sold 02/12/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,332
- Square Feet
- 0.38
- Acres
1/90
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Sold 06/05/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,268
- Square Feet
- 2.34
- Acres
1/50
$915,000
Sold 05/06/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3,114
- Square Feet
- 0.2
- Acres
1/47
$710,500
Sold 09/09/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3,800
- Square Feet
- 0.58
- Acres
1/49
$1,210,000
Sold 02/11/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 3,474
- Square Feet
- 0.42
- Acres
1/49
$1,475,000
Sold 08/07/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 2,981
- Square Feet
- 0.13
- Acres
1/52
1/68
$885,000
Sold 04/17/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2,843
- Square Feet
- 0.13
- Acres
Location
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Sold By Keller Williams Realty
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1Property Information for 1859 Congress Street
Property Details
- Taxes: $5,188 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Cumberland County
- Architectural Style: Other, Farmhouse, New Englander
- Style: Farmhouse, New Englander, Other
- Subdivision Name: Stroudwater
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: R2/Historic
Building Information
- Year Built: 1863
- Lot Size: 1.19 AC / 51,836 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Abuts Conservation, Historic District, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Railroad
- Page: 265
- Directions: Located on Route ME-22/Congress St.
- Latitude: 43.65543
- Longitude: -$70.32
- Transportation: Major Road Access, Near Airport, Public Transport Access, Rail Available
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: PTLD-000217-000000-A012001
- Tax Lot: 12
- Tax Block: A
- Tax Book Number: 12584
- Tax Map Number: 217
- Tax Annual Amount: $5,188.00
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Paved, Off Street
- Vehicle Storage: 3 Car, Attached
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Has Garage: Yes
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: http://tours.jonreece.com/1859congressst/tour.html
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Pasture/Field, Open, Harvestable Crops, Level, Sidewalks, Abuts Conservation, Historic District, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
- Lot Size Acres: 1.19
- Lot Size Area: 1.19
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 51836.4
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Frontage: false
- Site: Harvestable Crops, Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Sidewalks, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 3300.0
- Building Area Source: Seller
- Building Area Total: 3300.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1863
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Foundation Materials: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- Color: White
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $95.45
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Gas Natural, Wood
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Natural - On Site
- Recreational Water: Nearby
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Water Heater: Electric, Tank
- Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Clapboard, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
- Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, In-Law Apartment, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - Hookup, Other Amenities, Storage
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range
- Appliances Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- # Full Baths Level 2: 2
- Rooms Total: 7
- Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
- Basement: Full, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Interior
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Direct Vent Heater
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Other, Composition, Carpet
- Interior Features: In-Law Apartment, Attic, Bathtub, Other, Storage
Room Information
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Length: 129.0
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Bedroom 1 Width: 1515.0
- Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Length: 136.0
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Width: 155.0
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Length: 10.5
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4 Length: 114.0
- Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
- Bedroom 4 Width: 2610.0
- Bedroom Amenities 4: Closet
Bonus Room
- Bonus Room: Bonus Room
- Bonus Room Length: 104.0
- Bonus Room Level: Upper
- Bonus Room Width: 32.0
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Length: 126.0
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Width: 10.0
- Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Length: 17.0
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Width: 11.0
- Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry
- Laundry Room: Laundry
- Laundry Room Level: First
- Laundry Room Amenities: Utility Sink, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Loft
- Loft: Loft
- Loft Length: 139.0
- Loft Width: 30.0
- Loft Amenities: Skylight, Ladder, Sleeping, Stairway, Storage
Other Room 1
- Other Room 1: Other Room 1
- Other Room 1 Length: 16.0
- Other Room 1 Level: First
- Other Room 1 Width: 15.0
- Other Room Amenities 1: Parlor
Office Room
- Office: Office
- Office Length: 126.0
- Office Level: Second
- Office Width: 102.0
- Office Amenities: Closet
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 1859 Congress Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2015 | Sold Maine Listings #1227781 | $315,000 | — |
| Jul 21, 2015 | Pending Maine Listings #1227781 | — | |
| Jul 14, 2015 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1227781 | $299,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2015 | Sold Maine Listings #1227781 | $315,000 |
| 07/21/2015 | Pending Maine Listings #1227781 | — |
| 07/14/2015 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1227781 | $299,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1859 Congress Street
Taxable ValueLand$177,300Additions$524,500Total$701,800
Tax Record2025$8,408 ($701 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,132 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,132 SqFtStories2Lot Size52,002 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1863Year Renovated1863CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:217 B:A012001
Schools near 1859 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 1859 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102 | $315,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,300 | 51,836 |
$985,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,332 | 16,552 | |
$439,900 | 4 | 2 | 3,201 | 31,798 | |
$1,050,000 | 5 | 5 | 4,080 | 15,246 | |
– | 4 | 2.5 | 2,788 | 17,833 | |
$435,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,240 | 15,246 | |
$449,900 | 3 | 3 | 2,392 | 14,374 | |
$175,000 | – | – | – | 19,166 | |
– | 5 | 1 | 1,294 | 32,361 | |
– | – | – | 2,652 | 87,103 | |
$495,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,340 | 14,810 | |
– | 2 | 1 | 1,214 | 24,049 | |
$405,000 | 4 | 3 | 2,546 | 11,761 | |
$590,000 | 4 | 4 | 4,120 | 13,939 | |
– | 3 | 2 | 2,097 | 12,375 | |
– | 3 | 2.5 | 2,060 | 20,055 |
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