Wonderfully unique, 1850's Deering area cottage w/ established gardens. Offers period detail & a few contemporary twists. High ceilings w/ boxed beams, French doors, refinished pine flrs & a 2-story light-filled eat-in kitchen. Large deck & off-street prkg.
Single-familyProperty Type
1859Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$317Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Frances Whipple• Town & Shore Real Estate
Bought with Veronica Schneider• Green Tree Realty, LLC
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10,454 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,609
Year built
1859
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
119056
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R5
Residential
To provide appropriate areas of the city for medium-density residential development characterized by singlefamily, two-family and low-intensity multifamily dwellings on individual lots; to ensure the stability of established medium-density neighborhoods by controlling residential conversions; and to provide for planned residential unit development on substantially-sized parcels.
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Parking Features: Paved, On Site
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (Total Decimal): 2
# of Bathrooms (Total Integer): 2
Basement Information
Basement: Dirt Floor, Bulkhead, Unfinished
Interior Features
Rooms Total: 9
1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Other Equipment: Cable
Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch
Roof: Membrane, Shingle
Fencing: Fenced
Building Information
Building Area Total: 2,609
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block, Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Property Information
Architectural Style: Cottage
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Above Grade Finished Area: 2,609
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.23
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Sidewalks, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Water Source: Public
Zoning: R-5
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $4,838
Tax Year: 10
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Forced Air, Baseboard
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
UnparsedAddress: 39 Prospect Street, Portland, ME 04103
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,609
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10,454 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1859
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 119056
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Longfellow School-Portland
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
10/10
Lincoln Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
6/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 88° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
60% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Portland, ME • 04103
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.4 hrs
4.2 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$786,000 – $951,000
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