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This charming New Englander is full of historic details, such as wood floors, French doors, original moldings, front and rear staircases, as well as numerous modern updates. When you step off the covered front porch you enter a formal foyer with impressive staircase with stained glass window. The first floor offers formal dining room, living room, den, half bath, laundry mud room area and fully remodeled kitchen with beautiful custom cabinetry, Sapele butcherblock counter tops, farmhouse sink, and updated appliances. The large new side deck steps down to the recently paved driveway and blends seamlessly with the inviting hardscape outdoor living area containing raised garden beds, sauna, and hot tub, all nestled within a large fenced rear yard, which includes a detached garage. On the second floor you will find 4 bedrooms and a fully updated bath with modern fixtures, heated floor, and glass and tile shower. The walk up attic provides easy conversion to additional third floor living. The electrical and heating/cooling systems have been recently updated with a new 200 amp service, solar array, and four heat pump evaporators. There have been over extensive updates and improvements to the property since 2021, list available. Excellent neighborhood near back cove, university, and Forest Avenue amenities. Don't miss this rare Oakdale gem!
Oakdale, located between Back Cove and Deering Oaks Park, is a residential and academic Portland neighborhood with leafy side streets and a steady campus-day rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Forest Avenue and Bedford Street corridor, where corner markets, coffee counters, and small eateries keep sidewalks active. The University of Southern Maine’s Portland campus anchors the area, with the Abromson Community Education Center and the Osher Map Library & Smith Center for Cartographic Education adding a cultural note. Early-20th-century houses and compact apartment buildings line the blocks, with porches and mature trees shaping the streetscape. Back Cove’s shoreline path frames the north edge with long water views and a commuter-friendly loop. Deering Oaks Park adds lawns, ponds, and seasonal events that spill into nearby streets.
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Offer insights
73 William St · $785,000
$806K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $806K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
7 days
The average home goes pending in 40 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
100.1%
Most homes are selling 0% above list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Full, unfinished basement with interior entry and walk-out access
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms on the second floor
Bathrooms
1 full bathroom
1 half bathroom
Kitchen
Dishwasher, gas range, refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Main-level laundry
Washer and dryer
Flooring
Vinyl and wood flooring
Heating & cooling
Hot water radiator heating
Exterior features
Porch
Intown neighborhood with sidewalks
Paved road
Home design
Single-family residence
Parking
One-car garage
Paved parking with 1–4 spaces
Construction
Built in 1892
Wood-frame construction with vinyl siding
Slab, stone, and brick/mortar foundation
Shingle roof
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Circuit breakers
Gas water heater
Electricity and solar
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Charming Turn-Of-The-Century, New Englander! Wherever you are in this home you will find charm; french doors into a large dining room, stained glass as you walk up the stairs, high ceilings and wood floors throughout. The 4 bedrooms upstairs includes a master bedroom that can be reached through the back stair case or through the bathroom. The updated kitchen brings together old world charm with today's standards. Other updates include a new Buderus Boiler in 2016 and new roof. Amenities include a 1 car garage and Raised beds. The short walk to the Back Cove, Ocean Ave school as well and a quick drive to downtown Portland make this a city location hard to beat.
MREIS #1248668
Apr 29, 2016
Sold
$285,000
$143/sq ft
Mar 8, 2016
Price Changed
$285,000
$143/sq ft
Feb 10, 2016
Price Changed
$300,000
$150/sq ft
Jan 20, 2016
Listed
$314,900
$158/sq ft
+30
This classic New England-style home in a great Oakdale location includes some recent updates on the first floor such as freshly painted rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, and new light fixtures. The kitchen, bathrooms, and second floor are in need of updating. Ample room sizes, original charm, and stained glass window on front staircase. Great opportunity for some sweat equity, but off to a great start! Well maintained with good bones and close to downtown, I-295, and the University of Southern Maine.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,857 (+4.2%)
$92,900 + $363,900
$456,800
2023
$6,582 (+5.9%)
$92,900 + $363,900
$456,800
2022
$6,217 (+4.8%)
$92,900 + $363,900
$456,800
2021
$5,934 (−0.1%)
$92,900 + $363,900
$456,800
2020
$5,942
$87,400 + $167,500
$254,900
2019
$5,942 (+3.7%)
$87,400 + $167,500
$254,900
2018
$5,730 (+3.8%)
$87,400 + $167,500
$254,900
2017
$5,519 (+2.6%)
$87,400 + $167,500
$254,900
2016
$5,381 (+2.3%)
$87,400 + $167,500
$254,900
2015
$5,259 (+3.2%)
$87,400 + $167,500
$254,900
2014
$5,098
$87,400 + $167,500
$254,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,994
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,994
Year built
1892
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
118488
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.
Nov 5, 2024 • Final
Residential additions (1 and 2 family)
Addition
Nov 5, 2024 • 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.
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
59% 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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49
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Sun exposure
73/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.1 hrs
4 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 73 William St
$786,035
$1,035 over list price of $785K
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