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Off Market Aug 2015 for $315K

$807,838

•

3,300

sq ft

1859 Congress St, Portland, ME 04102

About this home

The Hunt Farmstead circa 1863 is located in one of Portland oldest & most desirable neighborhoods - Stroudwater. The home is close to everything but as you turn onto the long gravel drive you are transported not only back in time but to a peaceful country setting. Historic, yet updated, this home sits on over 1 acre of mature trees, gracious lawns & flourishing flower & vegetable gardens. 3,000+sf, 4-5 bedrooms, lovely in-law apartment, 3 bay garage, retained charm. .. Truly a rare offering that's priced right!

Single-familyProperty Type

1863Year Built

1.19 acresLot Size

$245Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

5 spacesParking

Listed by Tom Landry • Benchmark Real Estate

Bought with Cash Wiseman • Keller Williams Realty

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•Source:MREIS #1227781

Redfin Estimate

$807,838

$493K since sold in August 2015$36K since August

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This home's estimate is 15.9% lower than the average sale price ($961K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,058,516
A
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SOLD SEP 3, 2026
$1,383,350
B
4 beds3 baths3,000 sq ft
160 Craigie St, Portland, ME 04102
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$552,500
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,784 sq ft
19 Cobb Ave, Portland, ME 04102
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$710,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,115 sq ft
112 Craigie St, Portland, ME 04102
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$1,210,000
E
4 beds2 baths2,488 sq ft
3 Leeman St, Portland, ME 04103
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$850,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,340 sq ft
22 Kingsmark Ln, Portland, ME 04102

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Market trends in 04122, ME

Last updated August 2026

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Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

111.7%

Median sale price

$1.3M

Avg. days on market

19d

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Sale history for 1859 Congress St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,944 (+4.2%)

$114,500 + $281,500

$396,000

2023

$5,706 (+5.9%)

$114,500 + $281,500

$396,000

2022

$5,390 (+4.8%)

$114,500 + $281,500

$396,000

2021

$5,144 (−18.1%)

$114,500 + $281,500

$396,000

2020

$6,280

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2019

$6,280 (+3.7%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2018

$6,056 (+3.8%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2017

$5,833 (+2.6%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2016

$5,687 (+2.3%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2015

$5,558 (+3.2%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2014

$5,388

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

Tax history for 1859 Congress St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$5,944 (+4.2%)

$114,500 + $281,500

$396,000

2023

$5,706 (+5.9%)

$114,500 + $281,500

$396,000

2022

$5,390 (+4.8%)

$114,500 + $281,500

$396,000

2021

$5,144 (−18.1%)

$114,500 + $281,500

$396,000

2020

$6,280

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2019

$6,280 (+3.7%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2018

$6,056 (+3.8%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2017

$5,833 (+2.6%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2016

$5,687 (+2.3%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2015

$5,558 (+3.2%)

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

2014

$5,388

$106,700 + $162,700

$269,400

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1.19 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,132

Year built

1863

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cumberland County

APN

124772

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

RN-1

Residential Neighborhood Zone

To provide for a residential neighborhood environment predominantly characterized by dwellings on lots of at least 6,500 sq ft. Conversion of existing nonresidential structures to multi-family dwellings is permitted within the RN-1 zone, subject to standards encouraging compatibility and context sensitivity to ensure the stability of established residential neighborhoods. Select nonresidential uses may also be permitted in the RN-1 zone.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Cemetery
Park & open space

Oct 11, 2023 • Final

Plumbing

Install a secondary water submeter for a garden and hose bib.

Plumbing

Nov 4, 2022 • Final

Residential additions (1 and 2 family)

Install a hot tub.

Pool and hot tub

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
Attached Garage: Yes
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street
Vehicle Storage: 3 Car, Attached

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room 1 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Features: Utility Sink

Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Length (Ft.): 10.5
Width (Ft.): 15
Level: Second

Room 3 Information
Type: Office
Length (Ft.): 126
Width (Ft.): 102
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Room 4 Information
Type: Loft
Length (Ft.): 12.25
Width (Ft.): 30
Level: Second
Features: Skylight, Sleeping, Stairway, Storage

Room 5 Information
Type: Bonus Room
Length (Ft.): 9.67
Width (Ft.): 32
Level: Upper

Room 6 Information
Type: Other Room
Length (Ft.): 102
Width (Ft.): 1,611
Level: First
Features: Parlor

Room 7 Information
Type: Dining Room
Length (Ft.): 11.5
Width (Ft.): 10
Level: First
Features: Dining Area

Room 8 Information
Type: Other Room 2
Length (Ft.): 102
Width (Ft.): 1,611
Level: First

Room 9 Information
Type: Kitchen
Length (Ft.): 17
Width (Ft.): 11
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen

Room 10 Information
Type: Other Room
Length (Ft.): 16
Width (Ft.): 15
Level: First
Features: Parlor

Room 11 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Length (Ft.): 114
Width (Ft.): 2,610
Level: Upper
Features: Closet

Room 12 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Length (Ft.): 136
Width (Ft.): 155
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Room 13 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Length (Ft.): 129
Width (Ft.): 1,515
Level: Second
Features: Closet

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: In-Law Apartment, Attic, Bathtub, Other, Storage
Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Composition, Carpet

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Utility Sink, 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level, Washer Hookup

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,300
Building Area Source: Seller

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1863
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,300

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $51,836.40
Lot Size (Acres): 1.19
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Pasture/Field, Open, Harvestable Crops, Level, Sidewalks, Abuts Conservation, Historic District, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R2/Historic

Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Stroudwater

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,188

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Direct Vent Heater
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric, Tank

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1859 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
Directions: Located on Route ME-22/Congress St.

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,132
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.19 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1863
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 124772

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Amanda C Rowe School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

4/10

Deering High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi

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 89° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

63% 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.

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Estimated sale price

$768,000 – $930,000

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Home values near 1859 Congress St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1840 Congress Street, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1294 Sq. Ft.	$435,664
1840 Congress Street, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1294 Sq. Ft.	$474,614

Address	Redfin Estimate
1871 Congress Street, Portland, ME 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3201 Sq. Ft.	$748,653
6 Heritage Court, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 4.5 Baths \| 4080 Sq. Ft.	$1,076,653

Address	Redfin Estimate
1871 Congress Street, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3013 Sq. Ft.	$922,886
22 Heritage Court, Portland, ME 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2788 Sq. Ft.	$747,124

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