Highest and best use is a townhouse condominium development up to nine dwelling units per LD 1829 and recently passed LD 2173. Planning board approval is not required for up to four dwelling units per structure. With 258'+/- spanning the rear property line, seven units, each 32' wide, would fit well. There is considerable depth for larger footprints and ample onsite parking. The short private road of 400' +/- and proximity to public water, sewer and natural gas on Congress Street and Portland Trails are appealing. It's a unique, small development opportunity in a secluded and largely rural area of Stroudwater. Portland's Inclusionary Zoning rules don't apply since it's under ten dwelling units. This project requires approval.
Stroudwater, located between Westbrook and the Fore River, is a historic and residential Portland neighborhood with a tidal marsh edge and a village-lane feel. The neighborhood’s character concentrates along Stroudwater Street near the Stroudwater Historic District, where old farmhouses, stone walls, and river views set a quiet, lived-in rhythm. The Tate House Museum anchors local history with its preserved 18th-century grounds. Riverside Golf Course adds open fairway scenery beside the water. A network of trails and back roads links to the Fore River Sanctuary for wooded walks and birdlife. Architecture leans Colonial and Cape, with pockets of newer homes set back from the street.
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Property details
Exterior
Exterior features
Located in a historic district
Close to the turnpike/interstate
Near town and neighborhood amenities
Rural setting
Private gravel road access
Gravel road surface
Home design
Subdivision: Stroudwater
Zoned RN-1
Parking
On-site gravel parking
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service with circuit breakers
Sale and tax history for 1905 Congress St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1655958
Mar 31, 2026
Listed
$995,000
MREIS #1624610
Jul 2, 2025
Price Changed
$1,250,000
May 30, 2025
Listed
$1,499,900
MREIS #1623898
Jul 2, 2025
Price Changed
$1,250,000
May 23, 2025
Listed
$1,499,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,022 (+4.1%)
$95,600 + $239,000
$334,600
2023
$4,822 (+5.9%)
$95,600 + $239,000
$334,600
2022
$4,554 (+4.8%)
$95,600 + $239,000
$334,600
2021
$4,346 (−13.6%)
$95,600 + $239,000
$334,600
2020
$5,028
$86,800 + $128,900
$215,700
2019
$5,028 (+3.7%)
$86,800 + $128,900
$215,700
2018
$4,849 (+3.8%)
$86,800 + $128,900
$215,700
2017
$4,670 (+2.6%)
$86,800 + $128,900
$215,700
2016
$4,553 (+2.3%)
$86,800 + $128,900
$215,700
2015
$4,450 (+3.2%)
$86,800 + $128,900
$215,700
2014
$4,314
$86,800 + $128,900
$215,700
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.66 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,596
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,596
Year built
1930
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
124766
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R2
Residential
To provide for low-density residential development characterized by single-family homes on individual lots in outlying areas of the city and along traffic corridors with limited additional traffic capacity.
Nov 30, 2024 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Nov 24, 2024 • Final
Residential alterations (1 and 2 family)
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.
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
62% 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
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.9 hrs
5.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 1905 Congress St
$953,379
$42K under list price of $995K
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