Welcome to 17 Pitt Street, a delightful colonial-style home tucked in the vibrant heart of Portland's coveted Oakdale neighborhood. Built in 1920, this lovingly maintained residence offers timeless character, thoughtful floor plan, and undeniable potential for modernization or redesign. This home effortlessly blends historic elegance with today's lifestyle needs—from its vintage charm and sunlit spaces to its functional layout and prime location. Just a short stroll away, you'll find neighborhood favorites like Rose Foods, adding even more convenience and flavor to daily life. Whether you're drawn to character, convenience, or potential, 17 Pitt Street promises rich rewards.
Single-familyProperty Type
1920Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$513Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Alessandra Malone• Waypoint Brokers Collective
Contact: ali@waypointbrokers.com
Bought with Jessica {Jes} Wallimann• Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC
Welcome to 17 Pitt Street. Built in 1920, property features original hardwood floors, custom built-ins, and period details throughout. Located in the heart of Oakdale neighborhood, enjoy convenient proximity to Back Bay, restaurants, USM, the peninsula and access to 295.
MREIS #1485474
Apr 9, 2021
Sold
$385,000
$264/sq ft
Mar 25, 2021
Listed
$279,900
$192/sq ft
+28
Under $300k in Oakdale! Opportunity awaits at 17 Pitt St. Having been owned by the same family since 1959, this well loved home features a three season sunporch, spacious living room with fireplace and hardwood floors that sit beneath the carpeting. The dining room has a gorgeous built-in and original french doors that lead to living room. The eat in kitchen offers a pantry with slide out shelves and a back door entrance with more storage. Full basement with washer/dryer, slate sink, tool bench, shower stall and 1/2 bath (not in use) plus a walk out door to back yard. Back yard in need of landscaping but does include an old perennial garden that was once thriving.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,238 (+4.2%)
$91,200 + $324,400
$415,600
2023
$5,989 (+9.0%)
$91,200 + $324,400
$415,600
2022
$5,496 (+16.7%)
$91,200 + $312,600
$403,800
2021
$4,708 (+3.3%)
$91,200 + $271,200
$362,400
2020
$4,559
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2019
$4,559 (+3.7%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2018
$4,397 (+3.8%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2017
$4,235 (+2.6%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2016
$4,129 (+2.3%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2015
$4,035 (+3.1%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2014
$3,912
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
Tax history for 17 Pitt St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,238 (+4.2%)
$91,200 + $324,400
$415,600
2023
$5,989 (+9.0%)
$91,200 + $324,400
$415,600
2022
$5,496 (+16.7%)
$91,200 + $312,600
$403,800
2021
$4,708 (+3.3%)
$91,200 + $271,200
$362,400
2020
$4,559
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2019
$4,559 (+3.7%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2018
$4,397 (+3.8%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2017
$4,235 (+2.6%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2016
$4,129 (+2.3%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2015
$4,035 (+3.1%)
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
2014
$3,912
$85,700 + $109,900
$195,600
*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
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4,792 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,484
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
118329
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.
Sep 3, 2025 • Final
Hvac
HVAC
Jul 9, 2022 • Final
Residential additions (1 and 2 family)
Renovate a residential building by adding a rear deck, new windows, and a first-floor bathroom. Update an existing bathroom's fixtures, replace knob and tube wiring, and install a new means of egress with a landing and stairs. Repair or replace plaster walls with sheetrock as needed.
Addition
Bathroom
Electrical
Plumbing
Remodel
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Composition
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,456
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1920
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,456
Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Foundation
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $4,791.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.11
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Sidewalks, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RN-3
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,975
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System, On Demand
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 17 Pitt Street, Portland, ME 04103
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,484
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,792 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 118329
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Ocean Avenue School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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
5/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
59% 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$710,000 – $859,000
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