81-83 Congress St

2,035 Sq. Ft.
$491 / Sq. Ft.
2,035
Sq. Ft.
$491
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome to the Historic Henry Homer House! Greater Portland Landmarks notes this home as one of the oldest homes on Munjoy Hill! It has been modernized and converted to a duplex, but the center stair cape cod home remains. Perched at the pinnacle of Congress Street, this home is at the heart of it all. It is surrounded by vibrant local markets, eateries, and coffee shops and is just a few blocks from the Eastern Prom, East End Beach, the Casco Bay Islands, and the Old Port. The current owner, a renowned...Welcome to the Historic Henry Homer House! Greater Portland Landmarks notes this home as one of the oldest homes on Munjoy Hill! It has been modernized and converted to a duplex, but the center stair cape cod home remains. Perched at the pinnacle of Congress Street, this home is at the heart of it all. It is surrounded by vibrant local markets, eateries, and coffee shops and is just a few blocks from the Eastern Prom, East End Beach, the Casco Bay Islands, and the Old Port. The current owner, a renowned local artist, has infused the property with creativity and flair. This fun and funky property has a flexible floor plan for today's lifestyle. Whether you're an owner-occupant landlord seeking immediate income or envisioning a single-family home, the options are limitless, as the Henry Homer House doesn't have restrictive guidelines due to zoning. Open the door to your new Maine home today!
  1. Listed by Chessell McGee • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty

Property Details for 81-83 Congress Street

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
Duplex, Cape, Townhouse
Garage Spaces
.00
Garage
No
Zoning
R6
Subdivision Name
Munjoy Hill
LISTING UPDATED: 01/16/2025 10:13 PM

Property Details for 81-83 Congress Street

StatusClosed
MLS #1584657
Days on Market21
Taxes$8,065 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS TypeMulti-Family
Year Built1829
Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
CountyCumberland County

Location

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Building Information for 81-83 Congress Street

Stories2Residences2Year Built1829Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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$5,708 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,036

Property Taxes

$672

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 81-83 Congress Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Zip Code: 3614
  • Directions: Take Congress Street to the top of Munjoy Hill.
  • Town: Portland
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04101
  • County: Cumberland
  • Geo Latitude: 43.666991
  • Geo Longitude: -70.246835
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Sidewalks: Yes
  • Location:Intown: Yes
  • Location:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Public: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Water View2: No
Parking
  • Parking Features: Paved, On Site, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: Off Street, On Site2, Paved3
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 21700
  • Tax Map Number: 14
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: 81-83CongressStPortland04101
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,065.00
  • Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Gas Natural
  • Heat System: Baseboard, Hot Water, Multi-Zones
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2035.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2035.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3049.2
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 8183
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Owner Occupied: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:Color: Cream
  • Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Matterport
Parking
  • Driveway:Paved: Yes
  • Driveway: Paved2
Property and Assessments
  • Leased Land: No
  • Property Type: Multi-Family
  • Property Type Label: Multi-Family
  • Year Built: 1829
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Utilities:Utilities On: No
  • Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Equipment: Cable, Internet Access Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Patio and Porch Features: Patio
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead2, Interior
Interior Features
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Other
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Laundry Features: Upper Level
  • # Floors: 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Fence, Hot Tub, Laundry - 2nd Floor
Multi Family
Income & Expenses Information
  • Gross Income: $32,940.51
  • Operating Expenses: $4,100.00
  • Gross Income: $32,940.51
  • Operating Expenses: $4,100.00
Multi-Family Information
  • Number of Units: 2
  • Building Info:# Stories: 2
  • Building Info:# Heating Units: 1
  • Building Info:# Water Heaters: 1
Unit 1
  • Unit 1:Lease: No
  • Unit 1:Level: First
  • Unit 1:Security Deposit: Yes
  • Unit 1:Monthly Rent: $.00
  • Unit 1:# Full Baths: 1.00
  • Unit 1:# of Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 1:# of Rooms: 6.00
  • Unit 1:# of Bedrooms: 4.00
  • Unit 1:Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
  • Unit 1:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 1:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • 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: First
  • Unit 2:Monthly Rent: $.00
  • Unit 2:# Full Baths: 1.00
  • Unit 2:# Half Baths: .00
  • Unit 2:# of Rooms: 3.00
  • Unit 2:# of Bedrooms: 1.00
  • Unit 2:Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
  • Unit 2:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
  • Unit 2:Dedicated Water Heater: No
  • Unit 2:Electric: Yes
  • Unit 2:Heat: Yes
  • Unit 2:Range: Yes
  • Unit 2:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Unit 2:Sewer: Yes
  • Unit 2:Water: Yes
Unit Information
  • Units:# of 1 BD Units: 1
  • Units:# of 2 BD Units: 0
  • Units:# of 3 BD Units: 0
  • Units:# of 4+ BD Units: 1

Property History for 81-83 Congress Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 20, 2024

Expired

Maine Listings #1584658

$1,025,000
May 21, 2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1584658

$1,025,000
May 21, 2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1584657

$1,000,000
Apr 15, 2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1584658

Apr 11, 2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1584657

Mar 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1584657

$1,025,000
Mar 20, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1584658

$1,025,000
Mar 14, 2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1581439

$1,045,000
Mar 14, 2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1581437

$1,045,000
Feb 2, 2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1573085

$1,075,000
Feb 2, 2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1568395

$1,075,000
Jan 31, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1581439

$1,070,000
Jan 31, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1581437

$1,070,000
Jan 8, 2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1568395

Jan 8, 2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1573085

Jan 5, 2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1568395

Jan 5, 2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1573085

Oct 16, 2023

Price Change

Maine Listings #1568395

$1,150,000
Oct 16, 2023

Price Change

Maine Listings #1573085

$1,150,000
Sep 19, 2023

Price Change

Maine Listings #1568395

$1,167,500
Aug 11, 2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1573085

$1,167,500
Jul 28, 2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1568395

$1,250,000
Aug 17, 2004

Sold

Maine Listings #710801

$289,000
Jul 9, 2004

Pending

Maine Listings #710801

Jul 8, 2004

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #710801

Jun 24, 2004

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #710801

$294,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/20/2024

Expired

Maine Listings #1584658

$1,025,000
05/21/2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1584658

$1,025,000
05/21/2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1584657

$1,000,000
04/15/2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1584658

04/11/2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1584657

03/20/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1584657

$1,025,000
03/20/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1584658

$1,025,000
03/14/2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1581439

$1,045,000
03/14/2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1581437

$1,045,000
02/02/2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1573085

$1,075,000
02/02/2024

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1568395

$1,075,000
01/31/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1581439

$1,070,000
01/31/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1581437

$1,070,000
01/08/2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1568395

01/08/2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1573085

01/05/2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1568395

01/05/2024

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1573085

10/16/2023

Price Change

Maine Listings #1568395

$1,150,000
10/16/2023

Price Change

Maine Listings #1573085

$1,150,000
09/19/2023

Price Change

Maine Listings #1568395

$1,167,500
08/11/2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1573085

$1,167,500
07/28/2023

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1568395

$1,250,000
08/17/2004

Sold

Maine Listings #710801

$289,000
07/09/2004

Pending

Maine Listings #710801

07/08/2004

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #710801

06/24/2004

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #710801

$294,900

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Schools near 81-83 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
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

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