85 Upper A St

$579,000
Price
2
Beds
1,000 Sq. Ft.
$579 / Sq. Ft.
1,000
Sq. Ft.
$579
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Serenity Cottage will steal a little piece of your heart just like it has for the current owners. Just a short walk from the ferry, this 1912 seasonal cottage is ready for you to unpack your bags. This construction date was confirmed via the original 1912 ferry schedule found in the walls during renovations. The charming full length front porch gives you a great place to sit and read or listen to the rain on the roof. Walking through the front door, your eye catches sunlight streaming through the...Serenity Cottage will steal a little piece of your heart just like it has for the current owners. Just a short walk from the ferry, this 1912 seasonal cottage is ready for you to unpack your bags. This construction date was confirmed via the original 1912 ferry schedule found in the walls during renovations. The charming full length front porch gives you a great place to sit and read or listen to the rain on the roof. Walking through the front door, your eye catches sunlight streaming through the large stained glass window which bounces off the newly refinished original hardwood floors. Over the last three years the cottage has been lovingly renovated with fully permitted work, which includes substructure fortifications, new electric, new plumbing, new kitchen appliances, cabinets, and counters. The original bathroom addition was demoed and rebuilt. The beautiful original hardwood floors have also been refinished. If you choose not to call Serenity Cottage home for the summer, it has a solid rental history with an on-island rental agency.

Property Details for 85 Upper A Street

Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyle
Shingle, Cottage, New Englander
Garage Spaces
.00
Garage
No
Zoning
IR
View
Trees/Woods
Subdivision Name
Peaks Island
LISTING UPDATED: 12/10/2025 09:45 PM

Property Details for 85 Upper A Street

StatusActive
MLS #1632604
Days on Market136
Taxes$3,946 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1900
Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF
CountyCumberland County

Location

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Building Information for 85 Upper A Street

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size0.24 AC / 10,454 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,190 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,861

Property Taxes

$329

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 85 Upper A Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Zip Code: 1256
  • Directions: From Ferry down Welch St. Left onto Island Ave. Right onto Central Ave, Right onto Daniel St. Left onto Upper A St, Property on right.
  • Town: Portland
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04108
  • County: Cumberland
  • Geo Latitude: 43.657794
  • Geo Longitude: -70.191326
  • Tax Lot: 35
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Location:Interior Lot: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Location:Neighborhood: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Oceanfront: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Public: Yes
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Off Street
  • Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 38982
  • Tax Block: 11
  • Tax Map Number: 87
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Parcel Number: PTLD-000087I-I000003-005001
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,946.00
  • Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1000.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.24
  • Source of Acreage: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1000.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.24
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 10454.4
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Street Number: 85
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 6.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
  • Property Information:Color: Blue
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
  • 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:Gravel: 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: Seller
  • Year Built: 1900
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Other
  • Water Source: Public, Seasonal
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
Interior Features
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower
  • Cooling: None
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Room Total: 6
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 1
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.00
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.00
  • Cooling YN: No
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 3
  • Room Type: Den
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Second

Property History for 85 Upper A Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 4, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1632604

$579,000
Sep 5, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1632604

$599,900
Aug 13, 2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1632604

$639,950
Jul 28, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1632604

$649,950
Dec 10, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1483910

$269,000
Oct 15, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1483910

Oct 12, 2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1483910

Mar 9, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1483910

$289,900
Dec 31, 2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1451707

$264,000
May 8, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1451707

$269,000
Apr 30, 2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1442085

$269,000
Jan 9, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1442085

$269,000
Jan 20, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1281137

$158,000
Oct 31, 2016

Pending

Maine Listings #1281137

Oct 30, 2016

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1281137

Aug 31, 2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1281137

$165,000
Aug 30, 2016

Expired

Maine Listings #1236474

$165,000
Aug 30, 2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1236474

$185,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/04/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1632604

$579,000
09/05/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1632604

$599,900
08/13/2025

Price Change

Maine Listings #1632604

$639,950
07/28/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1632604

$649,950
12/10/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1483910

$269,000
10/15/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1483910

10/12/2021

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1483910

03/09/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1483910

$289,900
12/31/2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1451707

$264,000
05/08/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1451707

$269,000
04/30/2020

Expired

Maine Listings #1442085

$269,000
01/09/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1442085

$269,000
01/20/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1281137

$158,000
10/31/2016

Pending

Maine Listings #1281137

10/30/2016

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1281137

08/31/2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1281137

$165,000
08/30/2016

Expired

Maine Listings #1236474

$165,000
08/30/2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1236474

$185,000

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

Public Records for 85 Upper A Street

Taxable ValueLand$114,000Additions$148,900Total$262,900
Tax Record2024$3,946 ($329 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt961 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt961 SqFtStories1Lot Size10,799 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1900CountyCUMBERLANDAPNPTLD M:087 B:II035001

Schools near 85 Upper A 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
Peaks Island 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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85 Upper A Street is a single family home for sale in Portland, ME 04108. This property was listed for sale on July 28, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty, it's currently listed at $579,000. It has been on the market for a total of 136 days and was last sold on December 10, 2021. This listing's school district is Portland Public Schools. Nearby schools include Peaks Island School, King Middle School and Portland High School. 85 Upper A Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,000 sqft single family home built in 1900.

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