Comfortable Elegance. From the coffered ceilings, original hard and soft wood floors to the period stairwell and built-ins, this is a home steeped in a stately past. With the contemporary kitchen and baths, efficient heating system, and comprehensive updates this home welcomes modern living. Enjoy the very best Portland has to offer in Deering Center, one of the city's most desirable and convenient neighborhoods. Quiet tree-lined streets lead to schools, shops, restaurants, playgrounds, parks and urban life in its most idyllic form. The home is a right sized 2,200+sf, offering 4 bedrooms, a sun-filled second floor office, 1 bath and 2 half baths, double parlor, eat-in kitchen, formal dining, rare 2 car garage. .. The private side deck is the perfect place to start the day and survey the lush organic gardens and fruit trees in this 'edible' yardscape designed with native plants for wildlife. Pride of ownership is evident in the many quality updates including a super efficient dual-system natural gas boiler and insulation that has reduced heating costs by 60%. Come enjoy a historic home that is as comfortable and comforting today as it was over 100 years ago. Offers due 5/12 @ 11AM, sellers prefer a quick closing.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$417Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Thomas {Tom} Landry• Benchmark Real Estate
Bought with Jennifer Sweeney• Town & Shore Real Estate
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,432
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
120202
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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Detached, Off Street
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,291
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,291
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $7,405.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Suburban, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R5
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Deering Center
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,033
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Radiator, Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric, Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 161 Clinton Street, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: Stevens Ave to Clinton St.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,432
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 120202
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Longfellow School-Portland
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
10/10
Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.1mi
6/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.2mi
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 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
58% 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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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$907,000 – $1.10M
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