Fantastic West End value. This historic attached home features original woodwork, moldings, wide pine floors, & 4 ornamental fplcs. Kitchen opens to rear deck & brick patio in private courtyard. Nice layout w/ 1st flr BR, open 2nd flr foyer, walk-out bsmt.
Great in-town location w/ ample space in this unique row-end property. 1st floor bdrm might also be used as a second living area with two bedrooms up. A few updates & some TLC to make this house your city style home. $75 buyer paid doc fee due at closing.
MREIS #980100
Jun 10, 2010
Listed
$100,000
$115/sq ft
MREIS #860795
Aug 11, 2007
Listed
$205,000
$237/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,375 (+4.2%)
$237,400 + $187,300
$424,700
2023
$6,120 (+5.9%)
$237,400 + $187,300
$424,700
2022
$5,780 (+4.8%)
$237,400 + $187,300
$424,700
2021
$5,517 (+45.2%)
$237,400 + $187,300
$424,700
2020
$3,800
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2019
$3,800 (+3.7%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2018
$3,664 (+3.8%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2017
$3,529 (+2.6%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2016
$3,441 (+2.3%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2015
$3,363 (+3.2%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2014
$3,260
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
Tax history for 17 Salem St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,375 (+4.2%)
$237,400 + $187,300
$424,700
2023
$6,120 (+5.9%)
$237,400 + $187,300
$424,700
2022
$5,780 (+4.8%)
$237,400 + $187,300
$424,700
2021
$5,517 (+45.2%)
$237,400 + $187,300
$424,700
2020
$3,800
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2019
$3,800 (+3.7%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2018
$3,664 (+3.8%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2017
$3,529 (+2.6%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2016
$3,441 (+2.3%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2015
$3,363 (+3.2%)
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
2014
$3,260
$95,800 + $67,200
$163,000
*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
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,742 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
866
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
114853
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: No Parking, No Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Rolled/Hot Mop, Shingle
Structure Type: Duplex
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 866
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1850
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 866
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $1,742.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.04
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Right of Way, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R3
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,980
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 17 Salem Street, Portland, ME 04101
Directions: State Street to right on Danforth, left on Brackett, right on Salem to #17 on right. (left side of building)
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 866
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 114853
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
3/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.3mi
2/10
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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 86° 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
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Estimated sale price
$443,000 – $536,000
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