281 Spring St is a 4,318 square foot multi-family home on a 5,663 square foot lot with 6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Portland data, we estimate the home's value is $1,068,941.
Multi-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
5,663 sq ftLot Size
$248Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$1,068,941
$28K since July
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This home's estimate is 16.7% higher than the average sale price ($916K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$13,062 (+4.2%)
$307,200 + $563,000
$870,200
2023
$12,540 (+5.9%)
$307,200 + $563,000
$870,200
2022
$11,843 (+4.8%)
$307,200 + $563,000
$870,200
2021
$11,304 (+23.7%)
$307,200 + $563,000
$870,200
2020
$9,138
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2019
$9,138 (+3.7%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2018
$8,812 (+3.8%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2017
$8,487 (+2.6%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2016
$8,275 (+2.3%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2015
$8,087 (+3.2%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2014
$7,840
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
Tax history for 281 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$13,062 (+4.2%)
$307,200 + $563,000
$870,200
2023
$12,540 (+5.9%)
$307,200 + $563,000
$870,200
2022
$11,843 (+4.8%)
$307,200 + $563,000
$870,200
2021
$11,304 (+23.7%)
$307,200 + $563,000
$870,200
2020
$9,138
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2019
$9,138 (+3.7%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2018
$8,812 (+3.8%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2017
$8,487 (+2.6%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2016
$8,275 (+2.3%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2015
$8,087 (+3.2%)
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
2014
$7,840
$154,200 + $237,800
$392,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
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
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 3
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam
Room Information
# of Rooms: 12
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SPRING STREET
Living Sq. Ft: 4,318
# of Units: 3
# of Stories: 3
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 5,663
Legal Lot Number: 108
Municipality Name: PORTLAND CITY
Acres: 0.13
State Use Description: 3-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2024
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,318
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 114617
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
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Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
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King Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.7mi
2/10
Portland High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.9mi
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Lifestyle
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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
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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
June and 4.3 hours in December, placing it below the
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Estimated sale price
$1.02M – $1.23M
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