187 Congress St

Portland, ME 04101

$535,000
Price
3
Beds
1,519 Sq. Ft.
$352 / Sq. Ft.
1,519
Sq. Ft.
$352
per Sq. Ft.
2
3
1
5

Description

Nestled in the heart of a rapidly developing area this house stands as a diamond in the rough brimming with untapped potential. While it may not shine in its current condition it does offer the perfect canvas for anyone with a vision. Situated in an area where development is booming. This home is ideal for the investor looking to capitalize on the forthcoming transformation. Tear it down and start fresh or rehab it using the original footprint. Property is located in the Portland B Zone and zoned...Nestled in the heart of a rapidly developing area this house stands as a diamond in the rough brimming with untapped potential. While it may not shine in its current condition it does offer the perfect canvas for anyone with a vision. Situated in an area where development is booming. This home is ideal for the investor looking to capitalize on the forthcoming transformation. Tear it down and start fresh or rehab it using the original footprint. Property is located in the Portland B Zone and zoned for multi uses

Property Details for 187 Congress Street

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
New Englander
Garage Spaces
.00
Garage
No
Zoning
B-1
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2025 10:19 AM

Property Details for 187 Congress Street

StatusActive
MLS #1642135
Days on Market55
Taxes$6,472 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1850
Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF
CountyCumberland County

Location

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Building Information for 187 Congress Street

Stories-Year Built1850Building Size-Lot Size0.06 AC / 2,613 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,183 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,644

Property Taxes

$539

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 187 Congress Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Zip Code: 3621
  • Directions: Congress street to # 187
  • Town: Portland
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04101
  • County: Cumberland
  • Geo Latitude: 43.664396
  • Geo Longitude: -70.250087
  • Tax Lot: 25
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Location:Intown: Yes
  • Location:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
  • Transportation:Near Airport: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Concrete, On Site, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 34519
  • Tax Block: M
  • Tax Map Number: 119
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: PTLD-000013-M000025-000001
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,472.00
School Information
  • School District: Portland Public Schools
Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:None: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1519.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.06
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1519.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.06
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2613.6
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 187
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 6.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:Color: White
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
  • Driveway:Concrete: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • Sign on Property: Yes
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Year Built: 1850
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Gas:Unknown: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Interior, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Other
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: No Heat System
  • Room Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Second
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First

Property History for 187 Congress Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 16, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1642135

$535,000—
Oct 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1642135

$585,000—
Dec 7, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1318005

$235,000—
Oct 23, 2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1318005

—
Oct 23, 2017

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1318005

—
Jul 19, 2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1318005

$275,000—
Jul 18, 2017

Expired

Maine Listings #1282577

$288,000—
Sep 15, 2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1282577

$350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/16/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1642135

$535,000
10/28/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1642135

$585,000
12/07/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1318005

$235,000
10/23/2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1318005

—
10/23/2017

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1318005

—
07/19/2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1318005

$275,000
07/18/2017

Expired

Maine Listings #1282577

$288,000
09/15/2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1282577

$350,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 187 Congress Street

Taxable ValueLand$229,100Additions$202,100Total$431,200
Tax Record2024$6,472 ($539 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,519 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,519 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,866 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1850CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:013 B:M025001

Schools near 187 Congress Street

This home is within Portland Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
East End Community School
Public - PK to 5
King Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Portland High School
Public - 9 to 12
Deering High School
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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More information about 187 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101

187 Congress Street is a single family home for sale in Portland, ME 04101. This property was listed for sale on October 28, 2025 by Maine Real Estate Experts, it's currently listed at $535,000. It has been on the market for a total of 55 days and was last sold on December 7, 2017. This listing's school district is Portland Public Schools. Nearby schools include East End Community School, King Middle School and Portland High School. 187 Congress Street is a 3-bed, 1-bath, 1,519 sqft single family home built in 1850.

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