20 Mendum Ave

Kittery, ME 03904

$995,000
Price
4
Beds
2,397 Sq. Ft.
$415 / Sq. Ft.
2,397
Sq. Ft.
$415
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to one of Kittery's most desirable waterfront neighborhoods! Perfectly situated along Mendum's Creek, this charming Cape enjoys peaceful water frontage, stunning views, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Kittery Foreside and downtown Portsmouth—all while being safely outside the flood zone. Thoughtfully maintained and beautifully designed, the home offers water views from nearly every room, including the shower! The flexible floor plan offers one-level living options, including...Welcome to one of Kittery's most desirable waterfront neighborhoods! Perfectly situated along Mendum's Creek, this charming Cape enjoys peaceful water frontage, stunning views, and an unbeatable location just minutes from Kittery Foreside and downtown Portsmouth—all while being safely outside the flood zone. Thoughtfully maintained and beautifully designed, the home offers water views from nearly every room, including the shower! The flexible floor plan offers one-level living options, including an ADA-compliant bathroom, first-floor primary suite with en-suite bath, laundry, and lovely water views. The inviting living room showcases year-round comfort with a gas fireplace, tin ceilings, and expansive views of the creek. A bright kitchen with granite counters, pantry, and space for casual dining opens to the formal dining room. Upstairs, you'll find two additional bedrooms, each filled with charm and character—one featuring the most amazing hand-painted mural that brings the space to life. Both rooms offer great eave storage and the potential to add another bath. The full walk-out basement provides endless possibilities for storage, a workshop, studio, or more. Set on a quarter-acre lot, the backyard feels private and serene while still being just minutes to area beaches. Whether you're seeking a year-round residence, weekend retreat, or investment in a premier location, this home checks all the boxes.
  1. Listed by Elizabeth Levey-Pruyn • The Aland Realty Group, LLC

Property Details for 20 Mendum Avenue

Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyle
Cape Cod
Garage Spaces
.00
Garage
No
Zoning
R-U
View
Scenic
LISTING UPDATED: 10/29/2025 09:33 AM

Property Details for 20 Mendum Avenue

StatusActive
MLS #1636581
Days on Market100
Taxes$8,763 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1951
Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF
CountyYork County

Location

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Building Information for 20 Mendum Avenue

Stories-Year Built1951Building Size-Lot Size0.25 AC / 10,890 SF

Payment Calculator

$5,647 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,917

Property Taxes

$730

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 Mendum Avenue

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water Body Name: Mendum Creek / Piscataqua River
  • Zip Code: 1505
  • Directions: From Downtown Portsmouth: go over the bridge and make first left on Water St. Right on Rice St. Left on Langton, right on Prince, left on Mendum. From the north, Rt. 1 south, right on Government St. left on Prince St., right on Mendum
  • Town: Kittery
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 03904
  • County: York
  • Geo Latitude: 43.087802
  • Geo Longitude: -70.755828
  • Tax Lot: 56
  • Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
  • Location:Near Shopping: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Location:Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 110.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 110.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
  • Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
  • Recreational Water:River/Brook/Stream: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 16860
  • Tax Map Number: 3
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: KITT-000003-000000-000056
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,763.00
School Information
  • School District: Kittery Public Schools
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Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2397.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2397.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.25
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 20
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 9.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 2.00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .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:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
  • 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: 1951
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Other Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Other Appliances: Hood
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Full, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Forced Air, Direct Vent Furnace
  • Foundation Details: Other, Concrete Perimeter
  • Accessibility Features: Roll-in Shower
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Room Total: 9
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.1
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Other Room
  • Room Length: 10.6
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.6
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.8
  • Room Width: 14.8
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Sunroom
  • Room Length: 9.5
  • Room Width: 7.1
  • Room Level: First
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 20.1
  • Room Width: 11.4
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 10.9
  • Room Level: First
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 20.7
  • Room Width: 14.5
  • Room Level: Second
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 13.5
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 20 Mendum Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 4, 2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5059784

$995,000—
Aug 26, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1636581

$995,000—
Feb 20, 2004

Sold

Maine Listings #660649

$381,000—
Feb 20, 2004

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #124822

$381,000—
Nov 27, 2003

Pending

Maine Listings #660649

—
Nov 27, 2003

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #660649

—
Nov 27, 2003

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #124822

—
Nov 11, 2003

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #660649

$388,000—
Nov 11, 2003

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #124822

$388,000—
Jan 25, 1999

Sold

Maine Listings #255077

$165,000—
Jan 25, 1999

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #545904

$165,000—
Dec 9, 1998

Pending

Maine Listings #255077

—
Dec 7, 1998

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #545904

—
Dec 7, 1998

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #255077

—
Sep 8, 1998

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #545904

$195,000—
Sep 8, 1998

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #545904

$170,000—
Sep 2, 1998

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #255077

$195,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/04/2025

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #5059784

$995,000
08/26/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1636581

$995,000
02/20/2004

Sold

Maine Listings #660649

$381,000
02/20/2004

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #124822

$381,000
11/27/2003

Pending

Maine Listings #660649

—
11/27/2003

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #660649

—
11/27/2003

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #124822

—
11/11/2003

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #660649

$388,000
11/11/2003

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #124822

$388,000
01/25/1999

Sold

Maine Listings #255077

$165,000
01/25/1999

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #545904

$165,000
12/09/1998

Pending

Maine Listings #255077

—
12/07/1998

Pending

New England Real Estate Network #545904

—
12/07/1998

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #255077

—
09/08/1998

Price Change

New England Real Estate Network #545904

$195,000
09/08/1998

Listed (Active)

New England Real Estate Network #545904

$170,000
09/02/1998

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #255077

$195,000

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

Public Records for 20 Mendum Avenue

Taxable ValueLand$331,300Additions$285,800Total$617,100
Tax Record2024$8,763 ($730 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,397 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,397 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,506 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,890 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1951ZoningR-UCountyYORKAPNKITT M:003 L:056Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 20 Mendum Avenue

This home is within Kittery Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Horace Mitchell Primary School
Public - K to 3
Shapleigh School
Public - 4 to 8
Robert W Traip Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mitchell Primary School
PublicK to 3

Shapleigh School
Public4 to 8

Robert W Traip Academy
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 20 Mendum Avenue, Kittery, ME 03904

20 Mendum Avenue is a single family home for sale in Kittery, ME 03904. This property was listed for sale on August 26, 2025 by The Aland Realty Group, LLC, it's currently listed at $995,000. It has been on the market for a total of 100 days and was last sold on February 20, 2004. This listing's school district is Kittery Public Schools. Nearby schools include Horace Mitchell Primary School, Shapleigh School and Robert W Traip Academy. 20 Mendum Avenue is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,397 sqft single family home built in 1951.

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