Brilliant West End Federal style home proudly perched above the Fore River, offering glimpses of the bustling port below. Bathed in sunlight and historic charm, this property showcases 19 years of stewardship by the same family. Every surface of this home has been mindfully restored, each improvement artfully executed to honor its history and character. Offering sun drenched living spaces anchored by gleaming wide board pine floors, preserved plaster walls and lovely 6 over 6 windows. With three bedrooms, one and a half baths, laundry room, bonus 3rd floor den, backyard garden and off-street parking with EV charging. The vaulted kitchen features radiant concrete floors and orients to the semi-enclosed garden complete with fruit trees and vegetable beds. The wood burning stove centers the cozy living room, a must for any Maine house. Both full and half baths have been updated with tasteful selections including a marble tile glassed in shower, William Morris wallpaper and unlacquered brass fixtures. A modern FHW heating system and spray foam insulated basement provide consistent and efficient comfort. Just moments from local West End favorites including Smalls, Ocotillo, Zu Bakery, Ugly Duckling and walkable to Reiche and Waynflete Schools. The next custodians of 25 Summer Street will be lucky to call this one home.
Single-familyProperty Type
1870Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$494Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by James {Jed} Rathband• Keller Williams Realty
West End, located between Congress Street and the Fore River, is a historic and residential Portland neighborhood with brick rowhouses and leafy side streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Congress Street corridor near Longfellow Square, where corner cafes, galleries, and small restaurants line the blocks. The Portland Museum of Art and the Maine College of Art & Design set a cultural cadence nearby. Victoria Mansion anchors the area’s architectural identity with ornate 19th-century detail. Streets of restored Victorians and compact apartment buildings shape a walkable, porch-and-stoop streetscape. Western Promenade frames daily routines with broad lawns and bay views.
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Market insights
25 Summer St · $919,000
DAYS ON MARKET
31 days
The average home goes pending in 38 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
99.5%
Most homes are selling 1% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$919,000
Median sale price in this area is $577,116. (37% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
23% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Third-floor bonus room
Full, unfinished basement with exterior entry
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms: 2 on the second floor and 1 on the third floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Second-floor laundry
Washer
Dryer
Flooring
Concrete, tile, and wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Hot water, zoned radiant heating
Exterior features
Patio
Intown neighborhood setting with level terrain and sidewalks
River view
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
1–4 off-street parking spaces
Construction
Built in 1870
Wood-frame construction with wood siding
Brick-and-mortar foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit-breaker electrical system
Gas water heater
Electricity and solar
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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
May 12, 2026 • Final
Electrical
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.
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 86° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
66% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, ME • 04102
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 25 Summer St
We cannot show automated home-value estimates for this home.
Nearby homes have recently sold between $543,510 and $1,127,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $544K to $1.1M.