The West Mansion: Portland's iconic Georgian revival-style home designed by renowned architect, Frederick A. Thompson. With panoramic views of the Fore River and beyond to the White Mountains, this 13,674-square-foot home features 24 rooms, 7 bedrooms, 6.5 bathrooms, and 10 wood burning fireplaces. Six striking 30-foot white granite columns set the stage for the eye-catching exterior. Inside, an elaborate oak staircase is a centerpiece for three stories of grand-scale rooms, oak floors, Tiffany light fixtures, intricately stained glass rumored to be Tiffany, mahogany wainscoting, silk walls, beamed ceilings, and more. Enjoy a gourmet kitchen outfitted with top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, endless rooms for entertaining, and three options for en suite master bedrooms. This is your opportunity to own the most prominent residence built in Portland's historic district.
Single-familyProperty Type
1912Year Built
0.55 acresLot Size
$379Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by David Jones• F.O. Bailey Real Estate
Bought with Thomas Gadbois• F.O. Bailey Real Estate
An icon of the City, the West Mansion presides over the Western Promenade overlooking the Fore River and beyond to the White Mountains. Architecturally distinctive, this Frederick A. Tompson designed home features elaborate period detailing; mahogany built-ins and wainscoting, leaded and stained glass, silk walls, grand woodworking and expansive ceilings. Surround yourself with all the modern comforts of a gourmet kitchen and expansive master suite while owning a prominent piece of Portland history.
MREIS #1289288
Mar 26, 2017
Price Changed
$2,550,000
$209/sq ft
Nov 30, 2016
Listed
$2,650,000
$218/sq ft
MREIS #1263944
May 16, 2016
Listed
$2,750,000
$226/sq ft
MREIS #1227655
Jul 10, 2015
Listed
$2,795,000
$230/sq ft
MREIS #1201374
Mar 5, 2015
Listed
$2,995,000
$246/sq ft
MREIS #1143711
Jul 2, 2014
Listed
$2,995,000
$246/sq ft
MREIS #871449
Nov 5, 2007
Listed
$2,400,000
$197/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$44,434 (+7.0%)
$483,400 + $2,476,900
$2,960,300
2023
$41,522 (+5.9%)
$483,400 + $2,398,100
$2,881,500
2022
$39,217 (+4.8%)
$483,400 + $2,398,100
$2,881,500
2021
$37,431 (+20.1%)
$483,400 + $2,398,100
$2,881,500
2020
$31,172
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2019
$31,172 (+3.7%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2018
$30,063 (+3.8%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2017
$28,953 (+2.6%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2016
$28,230 (+2.3%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2015
$27,588 (+3.1%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2014
$26,746
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
Tax history for 181 Western Promenade
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$44,434 (+7.0%)
$483,400 + $2,476,900
$2,960,300
2023
$41,522 (+5.9%)
$483,400 + $2,398,100
$2,881,500
2022
$39,217 (+4.8%)
$483,400 + $2,398,100
$2,881,500
2021
$37,431 (+20.1%)
$483,400 + $2,398,100
$2,881,500
2020
$31,172
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2019
$31,172 (+3.7%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2018
$30,063 (+3.8%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2017
$28,953 (+2.6%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2016
$28,230 (+2.3%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2015
$27,588 (+3.1%)
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
2014
$26,746
$369,500 + $967,800
$1,337,300
*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
6
Baths
5.5
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.55 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
12,188
Year built
1912
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
115792
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.
Dec 6, 2022 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Heat pump
HVAC
Jun 5, 2022 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
Kitchen
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
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Common, Detached, Off Street