Classic and colorful West End two unit tucked onto a quiet one-way in the heart of the neighborhood. This well maintained multi-family has preserved much of its historic charm boasting lovely bay windows, polished trim, high ceilings and amply proportioned rooms. The top floors live like a single family making an ideal owner's unit on the 2nd and 3rd stories with 4 bedrooms, a spacious living room, full dining room as well as additional space and storage. The first floor 1-2 bedroom unit is bright and clean. Both units have access to a small pocket garden and off street tandem parking. Situated a short stroll to Reiche School, Waynflete, Taylor Street Park, MMC and the Western Promenade. Make a secure investment with strong established rents or be a part of this beloved neighborhood and join the thriving West End community.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1874Year Built
2,613 sq ftLot Size
$297Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by James {Jed} Rathband• Keller Williams Realty
Listed by Isa Rathband• Keller Williams Realty
Bought with Sarah Delisl Courtney Sweeton• Portside Real Estate Group
West End Jewel: TURN-KEY (both units) Charming, Victorian-style duplex building in one of Portland's most desirable, quiet, and historical West End neighborhoods. With close proximity to The Waynflete School, and walking distance to Maine Medical Center, Downtown, and the Old Port; this multi-family home presents a rare opportunity to own in a coveted area within a quickly growing market. The first floor unit is 2 bedrooms, w/ 1 full bathroom, eat-in kitchen, and in-unit laundry hook up. The second floor unit spans two stories and holds 4 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, eat-in kitchen, and ample living space. There is also an option to expand into unfinished space within the 2nd unit to create another potential bedroom/bathroom or living area. Enjoy the convenience of parking in the private side-driveway (up to 3 vehicles); and the privacy of a fenced-in backyard w/ gardens and patio. MANY renovations: All new roof, basement poured concrete, paint updates, window upgrades and more!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,022 (+21.0%)
$273,900 + $460,400
$734,300
2023
$9,110 (+5.9%)
$273,900 + $358,300
$632,200
2022
$8,604 (+4.8%)
$273,900 + $358,300
$632,200
2021
$8,212 (+38.6%)
$273,900 + $358,300
$632,200
2020
$5,923 (+4.3%)
$110,400 + $143,700
$254,100
2019
$5,681 (+3.7%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2018
$5,478 (+3.8%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2017
$5,276 (+2.5%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2016
$5,145 (+2.3%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2015
$5,028 (+3.2%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2014
$4,874
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
Tax history for 27 May St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,022 (+21.0%)
$273,900 + $460,400
$734,300
2023
$9,110 (+5.9%)
$273,900 + $358,300
$632,200
2022
$8,604 (+4.8%)
$273,900 + $358,300
$632,200
2021
$8,212 (+38.6%)
$273,900 + $358,300
$632,200
2020
$5,923 (+4.3%)
$110,400 + $143,700
$254,100
2019
$5,681 (+3.7%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2018
$5,478 (+3.8%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2017
$5,276 (+2.5%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2016
$5,145 (+2.3%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2015
$5,028 (+3.2%)
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
2014
$4,874
$110,400 + $133,300
$243,700
*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
3
Stories
3
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,614 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,246
Year built
1874
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cumberland County
APN
114705
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
Sep 17, 2024 • Final
Residential additions (1 and 2 family)
Addition
Aug 27, 2024 • Final
Plumbing
Plumbing
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
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Off Street, Tandem
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Carpet
Other Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 2
# of 2 Bedroom Units: 1
# of 4 Bedroom Units: 1
Operating Expense: $10,638
Gross Income: $58,800
Unit 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 4
Actual Rent: $2,700
Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
Electric: No
Level: Second
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes
Unit 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Actual Rent: $2,200
Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
Electric: No
Level: First
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Stories: 3
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,079
Property Information
Year Built: 1874
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,079
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $2,613.60
Lot Size (Acres): 0.06
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Historic District, Intown, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R6
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: West End
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $8,212
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Other Heat System, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Gas
Location
School Information
High School District: Portland Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 27 May Street, Portland, ME 04102
Directions: One way street b/w Spring St. & Danforth St.
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,246
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 2,614 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1874
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 114705
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
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Schools
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.2mi
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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 86° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$868,000 – $1.05M
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