'Talk about location! Tucked away in a quiet corner off Congress St. is this wonderfully maintained, stand-alone condo known as 'The Cottage'. Hidden from the city, yet so close to everything there is to love about Portland. Great local eateries, like Terlingua and Duckfat are within a ½ mile, East End Beach and the Eastern Prom are 2 blocks away, while Merrill Auditorium, Portland Observatory and Munjoyous Spa are all so close, your car will never have to leave it's dedicated parking spot on Merrill St. Originally built in 1868, all 6 of the Hill Yard condominiums were stripped to the studs in 2018 and updated with new electrical and plumbing systems, a fully insulated, vinyl sided exterior, Premium Jeld Wen insulated windows, and mini-splits throughout each unit. Inside you'll find the beautifully re-finished hardwood floors are about all that remain of the original unit. There is truly a sense of calm and peace that fills your spirit as you step through the front door. Comfy and inviting, the living room is just to the right of the entry and flows casually to the dining room, which opens to the kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find the primary bedroom, a smaller, guest room and a full bath, featuring a laundry area. Did I mention the back yard, exclusively yours to use? . 12 acres of green space, featuring a lovely patio and easy care perennials, so peaceful it's hard to believe you're in the city! Open houses: Friday 6/28, 5pm -7 pm and Saturday 11am - 1pm Come visit this lovely urban oasis and find yourself at home!'
CondoProperty Type
1868Year Built
5,227 sq ftLot Size
$592Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Patricia Berry• Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Bought with Marigrace O'Brien• Gardner Real Estate Group
Enjoy the privacy of a single family home, your own large private fenced-in yard, while living a low-maintenance condo lifestyle! ''The Cottage'' sits in a quiet corner of The Hill Yard - a new community in the heart of Munjoy Hill centered around a common courtyard providing sunlight, greenery and a quiet escape from city life. Merely 1 block from Blue Spoon, Front Room, Rosemont, Lolita and 2 blocks to the Eastern Promenade. The Cottage also has an off-street parking space just off the patio and a full basement with plenty of storage space. The original hardwood floors were preserved for charm, but the structure has been virtually rebuilt from the outside-in with a high-quality renovation including new fully insulated exterior with thermo-pane Jeld-Wen premium windows, new individual heat pump/AC systems, new plumbing and electrical.
MREIS #1376898
Nov 14, 2018
Listed
$525,000
$511/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,978 (+4.2%)
$92,980 + $371,920
$464,900
2023
$6,699 (+5.9%)
$92,980 + $371,920
$464,900
2022
$6,327 (+4.8%)
$92,980 + $371,920
$464,900
2021
$6,039 (−30.5%)
$92,980 + $371,920
$464,900
2020
$8,690
$74,600 + $298,200
$372,800
2019
$8,690
$74,600 + $298,200
$372,800
Tax history for 77 Congress St Unit R
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,978 (+4.2%)
$92,980 + $371,920
$464,900
2023
$6,699 (+5.9%)
$92,980 + $371,920
$464,900
2022
$6,327 (+4.8%)
$92,980 + $371,920
$464,900
2021
$6,039 (−30.5%)
$92,980 + $371,920
$464,900
2020
$8,690
$74,600 + $298,200
$372,800
2019
$8,690
$74,600 + $298,200
$372,800
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,028
Year built
1868
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Cumberland County
APN
1565555
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
R6
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
Parking Features: Reserved Parking, No Driveway, On Street
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Storage
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
Window Features: Double-Pane Windows
Flooring: Wood
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Air Radon Mitigation System
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Exterior
Building Information
# of Buildings: 3
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,028
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Patio
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1868
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,028
Green Energy Efficient: Dehumidifier
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $5,227.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.12
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Zoning: R6
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $6,699
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units in Community: 1
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $454.99
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
High School District: Portland Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 77 Congress Street R, Portland, ME 04101
Directions: GPS Friendly. Street parking only.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,028
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1868
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 1565555
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
East End Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
2/10
Lyman Moore Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
4/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi
2/10
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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 87° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
64% 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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Estimated sale price
$579,000 – $701,000
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