1890 Victorian has been masterfully restored. Resting in the heart of the West End this home has it all boasting 3906 SQFT throughout the 2 units. Perfectly updated kitchens and baths incorporated both the old and the new. Complete electrical, plumbing and heating replacement. Rare plaster restoration throughout entire home. All historic detail maintained inside & out. Large newly paved driveway & lush yard w/ new fencing. Custom cabinetry, new appliances, high efficiency heating system, all new led lighting.
Large 2 unit with 2 bedrooms on 1st floor, 3 bedrooms on 2nd floor and 6 finished rooms on the third floor offers opportunity for expansion. City of Portland did a rehab of siding, windows, insulation, electrical, and lead paint mitigation 10 years ago.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$13,770 (+4.2%)
$293,000 + $624,400
$917,400
2023
$13,220 (+5.9%)
$293,000 + $624,400
$917,400
2022
$12,486 (+4.8%)
$293,000 + $624,400
$917,400
2021
$11,917 (+23.5%)
$293,000 + $624,400
$917,400
2020
$9,648
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2019
$9,648 (+3.7%)
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2018
$9,304 (+3.8%)
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2017
$8,961 (+2.6%)
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2016
$8,737 (+45.7%)
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2015
$5,997 (+3.1%)
$147,400 + $143,300
$290,700
2014
$5,814
$147,400 + $143,300
$290,700
Tax history for 38 Spruce St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$13,770 (+4.2%)
$293,000 + $624,400
$917,400
2023
$13,220 (+5.9%)
$293,000 + $624,400
$917,400
2022
$12,486 (+4.8%)
$293,000 + $624,400
$917,400
2021
$11,917 (+23.5%)
$293,000 + $624,400
$917,400
2020
$9,648
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2019
$9,648 (+3.7%)
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2018
$9,304 (+3.8%)
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2017
$8,961 (+2.6%)
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2016
$8,737 (+45.7%)
$147,400 + $266,500
$413,900
2015
$5,997 (+3.1%)
$147,400 + $143,300
$290,700
2014
$5,814
$147,400 + $143,300
$290,700
*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
Beds
5
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
3,920 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,352
Year built
1889
Style
Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
County
Cumberland County
APN
114634
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Off Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Interior Features
Interior Features: Storage
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 2
# of 2 Bedroom Units: 1
# of 3 Bedroom Units: 1
Unit 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Dedicated Water Heater: No
Electric: Yes
Refrigerator: No
Sewer: No
Water: No
Unit 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Dedicated Water Heater: No
Electric: Yes
Refrigerator: No
Sewer: No
Water: No
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,906
Exterior Features
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Year Built: 1889
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 3,906
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,920.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Sidewalks, Historic District, Intown, Near Shopping
Zoning: R6
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,814
Tax Year: 2014
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Tank
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 38 Spruce Street, Portland, ME 04104
Directions: PINE STREET, LEFT ON EMERY, LEFT ON SPRUCE.
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,352
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1889
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 114634
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.1mi
3/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.1mi
2/10
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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
5/10 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
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Estimated sale price
$1.13M – $1.37M
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