This West End 2-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home has timeless historic character, offering 1,228 square feet of crafted living space, including a rare, highly coveted 2-car garage that provides parking and storage. Nestled along a classic brick sidewalk, this home welcomes you with a charming enclosed screened porch that offers a peaceful, private sanctuary for relaxing with a morning coffee or unwinding during warm summer evenings. Step inside to a sun-drenched living room featuring classic deep-set window trim, and the focal point of the living space is a stunning decorative fireplace, adorned with period molding, elegant green tiling, and an ornate wooden insert. Don't miss the winder staircase and Seascape mural with a dinghy. This sweet home won't last long.
Single-familyProperty Type
1890Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$621Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Catherine Regios• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Thomas {Tom} Landry• Benchmark Real Estate
Est. $2,097 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 247 Brackett St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1662593
Jun 12, 2026
Sold
$762,500
$621/sq ft
May 18, 2026
Listed
$708,000
$577/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,407 (+4.2%)
$254,200 + $239,300
$493,500
2023
$7,111 (+5.9%)
$254,200 + $239,300
$493,500
2022
$6,717 (+6.2%)
$254,200 + $239,300
$493,500
2021
$6,327 (+42.4%)
$254,200 + $232,900
$487,100
2020
$4,443
$113,800 + $76,800
$190,600
2019
$4,443 (+3.7%)
$113,800 + $76,800
$190,600
2018
$4,285 (+3.9%)
$113,800 + $76,800
$190,600
2017
$4,126 (+2.5%)
$113,800 + $76,800
$190,600
2016
$4,024 (+2.3%)
$113,800 + $76,800
$190,600
2015
$3,932 (+3.1%)
$113,800 + $76,800
$190,600
2014
$3,812
$113,800 + $76,800
$190,600
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,485 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,228
Year built
1890
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
114426
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
Jul 23, 2021 • Final
Plumbing
Bathroom
Plumbing
Jul 23, 2021 • Final
Electrical
Add a bathroom on the first floor. Install dedicated electrical circuits, a three-way switch loop, and a fan and light fixture. Cap off an existing electrical outlet.
Bathroom
Electrical
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: 2
Parking Features: Common, Gravel, On Site
Vehicle Storage: 2 Car
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Built-Ins, Closet, Suite
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen, Pantry
Room 5 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Built-Ins
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Doghouse, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Door Features: Storm Door(s)
Flooring: Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,228
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Screened Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1890
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,228
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,049.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Historic District, Intown, Level, Sidewalks, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R-6
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,407
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 247 Brackett Street, Portland, ME 04102
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,228
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 114426
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 • 1.9mi
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
5/10 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
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
79/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.9 hrs
4.5 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$757,000 – $916,000
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