40 Mechanic St is a 1,414 square foot house on a 1,742 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Portland data, we estimate the home's value is $525,398.
Single-familyProperty Type
1883Year Built
1,742 sq ftLot Size
$372Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$525,398
$16K since August
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This home's estimate is 13% lower than the average sale price ($604K) of 6 comparable homes.
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Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,052
$163,800 + $257,900
$421,700
Tax history for 40 Mechanic St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,052
$163,800 + $257,900
$421,700
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RN-4
Residential Neighborhood Zone
To provide areas of the city, on the peninsula and in select off-peninsula locations in alignment with major public transportation routes and near service areas, for a residential neighborhood environment of dwellings on lots of at least 2,000 sq ft. Townhouse and multi-family dwellings are also permitted, subject to standards encouraging compatibility and context sensitivity to ensure the stability of established residential neighborhoods. Select nonresidential uses may also be permitted in the RN-4 zone.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Cemetery
Park & open space
Property details
Interior
Basement Information
Basement Type: Full
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Steam
Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Old
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding/Shingle
Property Information
Living Sq. Ft: 1,414
Gross Sq. Ft: 1,414
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 1,742
Municipality Name: PORTLAND CITY
Acres: 0.04
State Use Description: 1-FAMILY RESIDENCE
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,414
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1,742 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1883
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 7748235
Home facts updated by county records on May 6, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
3/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
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, 19 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
65% 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
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Estimated sale price
$500,000 – $605,000
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