Perfectly proportioned & beautifully detailed, this West End cottage known as Elizabeth M. McDonald's Aunt's house has always been a favorable on the Landmarks Historic Tours. Period details throughout in this 2-3 bedroom home with charm galore. Private patio and city garden.
Single-familyProperty Type
1882Year Built
3,484 sq ftLot Size
$662Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John Hatcher• Keller Williams Realty
Listed by William {Andrew} Newman• Keller Williams Realty
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,768
Year built
1882
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
115368
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R4
Residential
To preserve the unique character of the Western Promenade area of the city by controlling residential conversions and by allowing the continued mix of single-family, two-family, and low-rise multi-family dwellings and other compatible development at medium densities.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: No Parking, No Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Full Bath
Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Wood-Burning Fireplace
Room 3 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Brick, Masonry
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,762
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1882
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,762
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,484.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.08
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Sidewalks, Historic District, Near Public Transit
Zoning: RES
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,382
Tax Year: 2015
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Steam
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 171 Vaughan Street, Portland, ME 04102
Directions: Portland West End to Vaughan Street to 171 Vaughan Street.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,768
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1882
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 115368
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
3/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.9mi
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, 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, ME • 04102
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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
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.5 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$1.11M – $1.34M
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