Great location for a solid two unit with good income. Each unit has 3 bedrooms, Kitchen, living Rm and full bath. Unit # 1 rents for $1543 and Unit # 2 rents for $1994. Plenty of on site parking. On the bus line and walking distance to stores and restaurants.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Kermit Stanley• Portland's Choice Realty, LLC
Bought with Ashraf Eldeknawey• Century 21 North East
This 2 1/2 story 2 Family features 2 and 4 bedroom unit. Some updating combined with old world charm make this an attractive choice as an investment or owner/occupied property.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,244 (+4.2%)
$80,800 + $401,800
$482,600
2023
$6,954 (+5.9%)
$80,800 + $401,800
$482,600
2022
$6,568 (+4.8%)
$80,800 + $401,800
$482,600
2021
$6,269 (+3.7%)
$80,800 + $401,800
$482,600
2020
$6,047
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2019
$6,047 (+3.7%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2018
$5,831 (+3.8%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2017
$5,616 (+2.6%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2016
$5,476 (+2.3%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2015
$5,351 (+3.1%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2014
$5,188
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
Tax history for 1544 Congress St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,244 (+4.2%)
$80,800 + $401,800
$482,600
2023
$6,954 (+5.9%)
$80,800 + $401,800
$482,600
2022
$6,568 (+4.8%)
$80,800 + $401,800
$482,600
2021
$6,269 (+3.7%)
$80,800 + $401,800
$482,600
2020
$6,047
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2019
$6,047 (+3.7%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2018
$5,831 (+3.8%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2017
$5,616 (+2.6%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2016
$5,476 (+2.3%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2015
$5,351 (+3.1%)
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
2014
$5,188
$57,900 + $201,500
$259,400
*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
6
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,805
Year built
1920
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cumberland County
APN
124846
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R5
Residential
To provide appropriate areas of the city for medium-density residential development characterized by singlefamily, two-family and low-intensity multifamily dwellings on individual lots; to ensure the stability of established medium-density neighborhoods by controlling residential conversions; and to provide for planned residential unit development on substantially-sized parcels.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Common
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full
Interior Features
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Carpet
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 2
# of 3 Bedroom Units: 2
Gross Income: $42,444
Unit 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Actual Rent: $1,543
Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Dedicated Water Heater: No
Electric: No
Has Heat: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes
Unit 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Actual Rent: $1,994
Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Dedicated Water Heater: No
Electric: No
Has Heat: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Roof: Shingle
Total Stories: 3
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,805
Property Information
Year Built: 1920
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,805
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $7,405.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate
Zoning: R 5
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,476
Tax Year: 2016
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1544 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
Directions: Outer Congress Street past Shaw's Westgate on the left
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,805
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 124846
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Amanda C Rowe School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
4/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
2/10
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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 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
68% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$617,000 – $747,000
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