OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2019 for $235K

$415,706

•

942

sq ft

12 Adams St, Portland, ME 04108

About this home

''Emerald Cottage. '' All on one level, 3 small bedrooms, bath, kitchen, dining and living room plus, a covered glassed-in/screen porch. Set on a very nice deep lot with some partial westerly harbor views & great sunsets. Location can't be beat, off the main road, very short walk to beaches, ferry landing and village. Some TLC will go along way and prove big returns with this property's location. Reasonably priced at $268,000.

Single-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

8,712 sq ftLot Size

$441Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Ralph Ashmore • Ashmore Realty

Bought with Keith Nicely • Bean Group

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MREIS #1432007

Redfin Estimate

$415,706

$181K since sold in December 2019$13K since August

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This home's estimate is 42.8% lower than the average sale price ($727K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD FEB 12, 2026
$1,250,000
A
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$710,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,200 sq ft
30 Victory Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$830,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,266 sq ft
59 New Island Ave, Portland, ME 04108
SOLD MAY 29, 2026
$570,000
D
3 beds1 bath1,328 sq ft
11 Oakland Ave, Portland, ME 04108
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$569,000
E
2 beds1 bath1,000 sq ft
85 Upper A St, Portland, ME 04108
SOLD OCT 7, 2025
$430,000
F
3 beds1 bath624 sq ft
12 Merriam St, Portland, ME 04108

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Market trends in 04108, ME

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

96.0%

+0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$723K

$63K MoM

Avg. days on market

55d

12 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 2:30PM
$525,000
2 beds1 bath1,039 sq ft
384 Pleasant Ave, Portland, ME 04108
$575,000
3 beds1 bath1,018 sq ft
7 Upper A St, Portland, ME 04108
$1,499,900
7 beds5 baths3,846 sq ft
94 Pleasant Ave, Portland, ME 04103
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Sale history for 12 Adams St

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1432007

Dec 6, 2019

Sold

$235,000

$249/sq ft

Sep 5, 2019

Listed

$268,000

$285/sq ft

MREIS #1313136

Oct 20, 2017

Sold

$220,000

$234/sq ft

Aug 25, 2017

Price Changed

$245,000

$260/sq ft

Jul 30, 2017

Price Changed

$279,000

$296/sq ft

Jun 18, 2017

Listed

$285,000

$303/sq ft

+16

"Sweet & Simple. " Five generations have treasured this modest Peaks Island cottage. Now it's time for the next. All on one level, 3 bedrooms, bath, kitchen, dining and living room plus, a covered glassed-in/screen porch. Set on a nice deep lot with some partial westerly harbor views & great sunsets. Location can't be beat. Off the main road and a very short walk to beaches, ferry landing and village.

MREIS #1298514

Mar 21, 2017

Listed

$285,000

$303/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$4,940 (+20.0%)

$139,500 + $189,600

$329,100

2023

$4,118 (+5.9%)

$139,500 + $146,300

$285,800

2022

$3,890 (+4.8%)

$139,500 + $146,300

$285,800

2021

$3,713 (−46.0%)

$139,500 + $146,300

$285,800

2020

$6,876

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2019

$6,876 (+3.7%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2018

$6,632 (+3.8%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2017

$6,387 (+2.6%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2016

$6,227 (+2.3%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2015

$6,086 (+3.2%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2014

$5,900

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

Tax history for 12 Adams St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$4,940 (+20.0%)

$139,500 + $189,600

$329,100

2023

$4,118 (+5.9%)

$139,500 + $146,300

$285,800

2022

$3,890 (+4.8%)

$139,500 + $146,300

$285,800

2021

$3,713 (−46.0%)

$139,500 + $146,300

$285,800

2020

$6,876

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2019

$6,876 (+3.7%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2018

$6,632 (+3.8%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2017

$6,387 (+2.6%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2016

$6,227 (+2.3%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2015

$6,086 (+3.2%)

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

2014

$5,900

$226,900 + $68,100

$295,000

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Public record
Zoning
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

8,712 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

942

Year built

1880

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cumberland County

APN

116602

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

IR-2

Island Zone

To provide for a residential neighborhood environment on Portland’s islands in areas with adequate public services. Expansion or extension of IR-2 zoning should be limited, generally focused toward areas adjacent toexisting IR-2 areas, and restricted by such factors as adequacy of access, whether adequate water will be available for private use and for fire protection, whether soils in the area are adequate for subsurface water disposal, or whether public sewers are available. Select nonresidential uses may also be permitted in the IR-2 zone

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Park & open space

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: No Driveway, 1 - 4 Spaces

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Exterior Only

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, One-Floor Living, Shower
Refrigerator, Electric Range
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 942
Building Area Source: Public Records

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Glass Enclosed

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1880
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 942

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $8,712
Lot Size (Acres): 0.2
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Near Golf Course, Near Town
Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
Zoning: IR-2

Waterfront Information
Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,632
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Electric

Location

HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 12 Adams Street, Portland, ME 04108
Directions: Off ferry, continue up Welch St. , continue through intersection of Island Ave. then take first right onto Adams St. Cottage is approx. 300 yards on right. Look for Ashmore Realty for sale sign.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 942
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,712 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 116602

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Peaks Island School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi

8/10

Deering High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 86° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

75% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Portland, ME • 04108

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$395,000 – $479,000

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Home values near 12 Adams St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
24 Adams St, Portland, ME 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1023 Sq. Ft.	$475,915
16 Adams St, Portland, ME 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1117 Sq. Ft.	$528,658

Address	Redfin Estimate
5 Adams St, Portland, ME 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1323 Sq. Ft.	$665,025
9 Adams St, Portland, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1844 Sq. Ft.	$732,631

Address	Redfin Estimate
19 Adams St, Portland, ME 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2115 Sq. Ft.	$757,605
9 Adams St, Portland, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1637 Sq. Ft.	$650,542

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