One of the more desirable homes on Munjoy Hill. Beautiful details throughout. One of the few survivors of the Great Fire of 1866. PLEASE SEE VIRTUAL TOUR!
Rare, brick, single family home on Munjoy Hill! This historically significant property features magnificent trim work, & a backyard oasis. The lush gardens are featured in magazines! There is also a possibility for versatile usage here. Not a drive by!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,513 (+4.2%)
$254,800 + $512,200
$767,000
2023
$11,052 (+5.9%)
$254,800 + $512,200
$767,000
2022
$10,439 (+4.8%)
$254,800 + $512,200
$767,000
2021
$9,963 (+21.1%)
$254,800 + $512,200
$767,000
2020
$8,226
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2019
$8,226 (+3.7%)
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2018
$7,933 (+3.8%)
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2017
$7,640 (+2.6%)
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2016
$7,450 (+17.5%)
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2015
$6,342 (+3.2%)
$111,000 + $196,400
$307,400
2014
$6,148
$111,000 + $196,400
$307,400
Tax history for 147 Congress St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,513 (+4.2%)
$254,800 + $512,200
$767,000
2023
$11,052 (+5.9%)
$254,800 + $512,200
$767,000
2022
$10,439 (+4.8%)
$254,800 + $512,200
$767,000
2021
$9,963 (+21.1%)
$254,800 + $512,200
$767,000
2020
$8,226
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2019
$8,226 (+3.7%)
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2018
$7,933 (+3.8%)
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2017
$7,640 (+2.6%)
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2016
$7,450 (+17.5%)
$111,000 + $241,900
$352,900
2015
$6,342 (+3.2%)
$111,000 + $196,400
$307,400
2014
$6,148
$111,000 + $196,400
$307,400
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,380
Year built
1857
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
110873
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R6
Residential
To set aside areas on the peninsula for housing characterized primarily by multi-family dwellings at a high density providing a wide range of housing for differing types of households; to conserve the existing housing stock and residential character of neighborhoods by controlling the scale and external impacts of professional offices and other nonresidential uses; and to encourage new housing development consistent with the compact lot development pattern typically found on the peninsula.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Housing-Other
Bed & breakfast
Lodging & hospitality-Other
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Great Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Flat, Membrane
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,380
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Glass Enclosed
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1857
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,380
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $5,662.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Sidewalks, Intown, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,341
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Radiator, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 147 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
Directions: Near top of Munjoy Hill
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,380
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1857
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 110873
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East End Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
4/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.4mi
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 87° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% 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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Historical weather
Portland, ME • 04101
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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
$1.17M – $1.41M
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