Tucked away in one of Deering Center's most sought after locations, 16 Newman Street is a home that exudes warmth and charm. Built in 1927 with period details, such as wood floors, stained glass, doors, and built-ins you immediately feel at home. The first floor's circular floor plan with a spacious fireplaced living room, formal dining room, sunny kitchen, and beautiful 4-season porch has an easy flow with plenty of space for time with friends and family or quiet moments alone. One the second floor you find three well-proportioned bedrooms, including a primary with a walk-in closet and a spacious full bathroom. The dry basement with high ceilings has a separate heating zone making it a great option for a finished office or den. Outside the yard is an oasis, abutting Evergreen Cemetery and the Portland Trail System, you are surrounded by mature trees and varied birdlife. Moments away are locally owned Restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, and retail shops in addition to local schools and Burbank Library. This is a truly special opportunity to put down roots in Portland.
Single-familyProperty Type
1927Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$414Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Jennifer Tabb• Portside Real Estate Group
Deering Center, located between Back Cove and Riverton, is a residential and civic Portland neighborhood with a collegiate edge and a leafy, park-lined street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Stevens Ave–Woodford St corridor, where corner markets, coffee counters, and small professional storefronts set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Brick Colonials, classic Capes, and early-20th-century multifamilies define the blocks, with sidewalks that link daily errands to green space. The University of New England’s Portland Campus adds lecture-hall energy and a polished institutional presence. Longfellow Arboretum and Baxter Woods bring quiet trails and canopy shade into the middle of town. Local pillars such as Pat’s Meat Market, Woodford Food & Beverage, and the Portland Conservatory of Music help anchor the neighborhood’s routines.
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Market insights
16 Newman St · $615,000
DAYS ON MARKET
0 days
The average home goes pending in 35 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.8%
Most homes are selling 1% above list price.
LIST PRICE
$615,000
Median sale price in this area is $608,005. (1% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Detached
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Room 2 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First
Features: Four-Season
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Gas Fireplace
Room 4 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Pantry
Room 5 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Room 7 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior Entry, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,484
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1927
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,484
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $5,662.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Near Town, Neighborhood, Level
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RN-3
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,772.29
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard, Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System, On Demand
Electricity and solar
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Unparsed Address: 16 Newman Street, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: From I-295 take exit 6B to Forest Avenue, continue through Woodfords Corner, turn left onto Pleasant Avenue, turn right onto Stevens Avenue, turn left onto Brentwood Street, turn right onto Newman, continue to #16 on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Finished Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1927
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 120104
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Sale and tax history for 16 Newman St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1680850
Sep 16, 2026
Listed
$615,000
$414/sq ft
Sep 16, 2026
Delisted
—
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,764 (+4.2%)
$92,600 + $291,400
$384,000
2023
$5,533 (+5.9%)
$92,600 + $291,400
$384,000
2022
$5,226 (+4.8%)
$92,600 + $291,400
$384,000
2021
$4,988 (+10.3%)
$92,600 + $291,400
$384,000
2020
$4,524
$87,100 + $107,000
$194,100
2019
$4,524 (+3.7%)
$87,100 + $107,000
$194,100
2018
$4,363 (+3.8%)
$87,100 + $107,000
$194,100
2017
$4,202 (+2.6%)
$87,100 + $107,000
$194,100
2016
$4,097 (+2.3%)
$87,100 + $107,000
$194,100
2015
$4,004 (+3.1%)
$87,100 + $107,000
$194,100
2014
$3,882
$87,100 + $107,000
$194,100
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,248
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1927
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
120104
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.
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 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% 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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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
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Redfin Estimate for 16 Newman St
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $525,000 and $750,000.
Nearby comparable homes
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