SOLD JAN 8, 2026

Off Market Jan 2026 for $1.4M

$1,487,287

•

2,921

sq ft

278 Spring St, Portland, ME 04102

About this home

Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury at 278 Spring Street, a meticulously restored single-family home on a beautiful tree-lined street in Portland's West End. This residence has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation. The interior features restored plaster and trim, refinished original staircase, beautiful stained glass, and new skim-coat plaster and fresh paint throughout. The modern updates include a state-of-the-art kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, soapstone counters, and a full set of Miele appliances including a combi-steam oven. Both the kitchen and the primary bathroom feature heated tile floors. The primary bathroom also boasts white marble finishes and Grohe shower hardware. Additional upgrades include new heat pumps, a new 200-amp electrical service with an EV charger, and recessed LED lighting. The exterior has been updated with new paint and trim, and the backyard has been transformed into a private oasis with a new brick patio, lush sod, and gardens. This property combines the timeless elegance of a historic West End property with the comfort and convenience of a new build. Don't miss this opportunity to call this piece of Portland your home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1862Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$509Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Jessica {Jes} Wallimann • Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC

Bought with Susan Gately • Real Broker

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MREIS #1641713

Redfin Estimate

$1,487,287

$37K since sold in January 2026$14K since July

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This home's estimate is 30.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.14M) of 6 comparable homes.

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$1,000,000
A
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B
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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$858,000
C
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SOLD JAN 9, 2026
$1,295,000
D
4 beds3 baths2,946 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$1,425,000
E
4 beds3 baths3,099 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 15, 2026
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F
4 beds4.5 baths2,859 sq ft
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$251,832

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 04102, ME

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

100.9%

1.0% MoM

Median sale price

$600K

$136 MoM

Avg. days on market

35d

2 days MoM

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16 MoM

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Sale history for 278 Spring St

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1641713

Jan 8, 2026

Sold

$1,450,000

$496/sq ft

Nov 4, 2025

Price Changed

$1,545,000

$529/sq ft

Oct 23, 2025

Listed

$1,595,000

$546/sq ft

MREIS #1594090

Nov 19, 2024

Sold

$850,000

$291/sq ft

Jun 24, 2024

Listed

$895,000

$306/sq ft

+51

Excellent West End location for this 1862 victorian home that has not been on the market for over 40 years. There is a great deal of potential as you enter and see the original staircase with stain glass windows, high ceilings, original moldings, hardwood floors, french doors. The home was built as a single and is now being used as a 2 family. The 1st level of the main house offers 2 living rooms, dining room, large sunroom and eat in kitchen over looking a nice size yard. The 2nd floor offers 2 bedrooms and a bath, the 3rd floor offers 1 bedroom or an office. The apartment offers a 3 story townhouse which consists of a Living room, eat in kitchen 1 bedroom and a bath. The back yard overlooks the Taylor Street City Park which offer a playground and basketball. Showings will begin on June 25th.

MREIS #1594504

Jun 25, 2024

Listed

$895,000

$306/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$10,716 (+4.2%)

$291,900 + $422,000

$713,900

2023

$10,287 (+5.9%)

$291,900 + $422,000

$713,900

2022

$9,716 (+4.8%)

$291,900 + $422,000

$713,900

2021

$9,274 (+21.1%)

$291,900 + $422,000

$713,900

2020

$7,657

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2019

$7,657 (+3.7%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2018

$7,385 (+3.8%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2017

$7,112 (+2.6%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2016

$6,935 (+2.3%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2015

$6,777 (+3.2%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2014

$6,570

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

Tax history for 278 Spring St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$10,716 (+4.2%)

$291,900 + $422,000

$713,900

2023

$10,287 (+5.9%)

$291,900 + $422,000

$713,900

2022

$9,716 (+4.8%)

$291,900 + $422,000

$713,900

2021

$9,274 (+21.1%)

$291,900 + $422,000

$713,900

2020

$7,657

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2019

$7,657 (+3.7%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2018

$7,385 (+3.8%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2017

$7,112 (+2.6%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2016

$6,935 (+2.3%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2015

$6,777 (+3.2%)

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

2014

$6,570

$146,900 + $181,600

$328,500

*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

3,920 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,921

Year built

1862

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Cumberland County

APN

114659

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

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

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Off Street, Tandem

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 3

Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First

Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second

Room 5 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First

Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second

Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 8 Information
Type: Office
Level: Third

Room 9 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First

Room 10 Information
Type: Den
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Window Features: Storm Window(s)
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Asbestos, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,921
Building Area Source: Public Records

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1862
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,921
Levels: Multi-Level

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,920.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RN-4

Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: West End

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $9,562.44
Tax Year: 2026

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Steam, Radiator, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump, Central Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 278 Spring Street, Portland, ME 04102

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,921
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1862
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 114659

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Howard C Reiche Community School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi

3/10

King Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

Portland High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi

4/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

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 87° 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, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Portland, ME • 04102

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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

$1.41M – $1.71M

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Home values near 278 Spring St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
289 Spring St Apt 2, Portland, ME 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 544 Sq. Ft.	$324,357
272 Spring St, Portland, ME 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1848 Sq. Ft.	$684,079

Address	Redfin Estimate
276 Spring St, Portland, ME 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2475 Sq. Ft.	$845,402
268 Spring St, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3323 Sq. Ft.	$914,542

Address	Redfin Estimate
271 Spring St, Portland, ME 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1166 Sq. Ft.	—
273 Spring St, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3325 Sq. Ft.	$1,453,405

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