If you need room, this is the house. It has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms , including two beds and a bath that make up a private wing on the first floor that would be perfect an in-law suite, at home offices , guest bedrooms, gym, etc. You will fall in love with the recently meticulously renovated kitchen and some of the artistic touches including the multicolored metal roof. Set in a perfect location with driveways and frontage on both Summit and Lambert Street. The garage offers extra storage or a place to keep the car on a cold and snowy nights. The location, near the turnpike, the Old Port, Riverside Golf Course, shopping, and more is ideal. Don't forget the generator, that will keep the lights on when on stormy nights.
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$229Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Richard {Rick} Yost III• Maine Values Real Estate
Bought with Wade Fleming• Blue Lobster Real Estate
Est. $1,944 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 517 Summit St
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1666423
Sep 25, 2026
Sold
$531,800
$229/sq ft
Jun 29, 2026
Price Changed
$549,900
$237/sq ft
Jun 10, 2026
Listed
$574,999
$248/sq ft
MREIS #1660141
May 23, 2026
Price Changed
$599,000
$258/sq ft
May 1, 2026
Listed
$624,900
$269/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$7,212 (+4.2%)
$66,000 + $414,500
$480,500
2023
$6,924 (+5.9%)
$66,000 + $414,500
$480,500
2022
$6,540 (+4.8%)
$66,000 + $414,500
$480,500
2021
$6,242 (+19.8%)
$66,000 + $414,500
$480,500
2020
$5,210
$66,000 + $157,500
$223,500
2019
$5,210 (+3.7%)
$66,000 + $157,500
$223,500
2018
$5,024 (+3.8%)
$66,000 + $157,500
$223,500
2017
$4,839 (+2.6%)
$66,000 + $157,500
$223,500
2016
$4,718 (−2.8%)
$66,000 + $157,500
$223,500
2015
$4,852 (+3.1%)
$66,000 + $169,200
$235,200
2014
$4,704
$66,000 + $169,200
$235,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,970 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,319
Year built
1956
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
130224
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R2
Residential
To provide for low-density residential development characterized by single-family homes on individual lots in outlying areas of the city and along traffic corridors with limited additional traffic capacity.
Feb 6, 2025 • Final
Electrical
Electrical
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 9
Furnished: Unfurnished
Dishwasher, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator
Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,319
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1956
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,319
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $10,018.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Features: Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood, Level
Zoning: R
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,212
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 517 Summit Street, Portland, ME 04103
Directions: GPS
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,319
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,970 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 130224
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Harrison Lyseth Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.9mi
7/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.0mi
4/10
Casco Bay High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
5/10
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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
91/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Portland. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
5.9 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$564,000 – $682,000
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