OFF MARKET

Off Market Dec 2019 for $755K

$1,326,814

•

2,316

sq ft

39 Vesper St, Portland, ME 04101

About this home

Rare opportunity on the East End - only 1 block from the Eastern Prom. Lovely historic home with 4 generous sized bedrooms, 2.5 baths (one with a clawfoot tub), formal dining and living rooms plus den with a gas fireplace! Large kitchen with granite counters and bonus area. The home boasts many period details - even a claw foot tub! Efficient heating system, gorgeous hardwood floors and a garage along with a lovely yard, perfect for garden gatherings.

Single-familyProperty Type

1869Year Built

3,920 sq ftLot Size

$573Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Edmund {Ed} Gardner III • Gardner Real Estate Group

Bought with Erin Oldham • Gardner Real Estate Group

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•Source:MREIS #1437248

Redfin Estimate

$1,326,814

$571K since sold in December 2019$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 22.4% higher than the average sale price ($1.08M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$1,275,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,836 sq ft
116 Sheridan St, Portland, ME 04101
SOLD JUN 24, 2026
$1,127,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
71 Gray St, Portland, ME 04102
SOLD MAR 14, 2026
$1,000,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths3,025 sq ft
4 Walker St, Portland, ME 04102
SOLD MAR 18, 2026
$960,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,031 sq ft
34 Dow St, Portland, ME 04102
SOLD AUG 26, 2026
$990,000
E
5 beds3.5 baths2,733 sq ft
259 Spring St, Portland, ME 04102
SOLD JUN 30, 2026
$1,150,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,240 sq ft
3 Taylor St, Portland, ME 04102

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Market trends in 04101, ME

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

98.5%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$698K

$10K MoM

Avg. days on market

28d

0 days MoM

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2 MoM

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Sale history for 39 Vesper St

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1437248

Dec 17, 2019

Sold

$755,400

$326/sq ft

Oct 24, 2019

Listed

$815,000

$352/sq ft

MREIS #1421313

Aug 30, 2019

Price Changed

$795,000

$343/sq ft

Aug 15, 2019

Price Changed

$819,000

$354/sq ft

Jul 22, 2019

Price Changed

$830,000

$358/sq ft

Jun 23, 2019

Listed

$825,000

$356/sq ft

PrimeMLS #4322922

Dec 20, 2013

Sold

$595,000

$257/sq ft

Oct 25, 2013

Listed

$599,900

$259/sq ft

MREIS #1114582

Oct 24, 2013

Listed

$599,900

$259/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$11,814 (+4.2%)

$396,800 + $390,300

$787,100

2023

$11,342 (+5.9%)

$396,800 + $390,300

$787,100

2022

$10,712 (+4.8%)

$396,800 + $390,300

$787,100

2021

$10,224 (+41.1%)

$396,800 + $390,300

$787,100

2020

$7,245

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2019

$7,245 (+3.7%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2018

$6,987 (+3.8%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2017

$6,729 (+2.6%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2016

$6,561 (+2.3%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2015

$6,412 (+3.2%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2014

$6,216

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

Tax history for 39 Vesper St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$11,814 (+4.2%)

$396,800 + $390,300

$787,100

2023

$11,342 (+5.9%)

$396,800 + $390,300

$787,100

2022

$10,712 (+4.8%)

$396,800 + $390,300

$787,100

2021

$10,224 (+41.1%)

$396,800 + $390,300

$787,100

2020

$7,245

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2019

$7,245 (+3.7%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2018

$6,987 (+3.8%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2017

$6,729 (+2.6%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2016

$6,561 (+2.3%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2015

$6,412 (+3.2%)

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

2014

$6,216

$158,200 + $152,600

$310,800

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,920

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,316

Year built

1869

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Cumberland County

APN

110332

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

Views

Last updated by owner on May 12, 2022.

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
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Breakfast Nook

Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Features: Closet

Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 6
Level: Second

Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 5 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First

Room 6 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Full Bath

Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second

Room 8 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First

Room 9 Information
Type: Den
Level: First
Features: Gas Fireplace

Room 10 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Features: Walk-In Closet(s)

Room 11 Information
Type: Bedroom 5
Features: Skylight

Room 12 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Partial, Unfinished

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Bathtub, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Carpet

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Granite, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,316
Building Area Source: Public Records

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Porch

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1869
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,316

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,920.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.09
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R6

Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Munjoy Hill / East End

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,987
Tax Year: 2018

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Tank

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 39 Vesper Street, Portland, ME 04101
Directions: Congress St to right onto Eastern Promenade to right onto Vesper.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,316
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 2
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 3,920 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1869
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 110332
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: Views

Home facts updated by owner on May 12, 2022

Around this home

Schools

East End Community School

Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.7mi

2/10

Lyman Moore Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

4/10

Deering High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

2/10

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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, 19 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

67% 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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Portland, ME • 04101

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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

$1.26M – $1.53M

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Home values near 39 Vesper St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
47 Vesper Street, Portland, ME 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2198 Sq. Ft.	$857,490
46 Vesper Street, Portland, ME 8 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4356 Sq. Ft.	$1,197,568

Address	Redfin Estimate
41 Vesper Street, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$1,018,491
33 Vesper Street, Portland, ME 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1970 Sq. Ft.	$927,689

Address	Redfin Estimate
31 Vesper Street, Portland, ME 6 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3312 Sq. Ft.	$985,078
36 Vesper Street, Portland, ME 7 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3102 Sq. Ft.	$1,022,794

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