This stunning 2-bedroom, 1-bath condo offers a perfect blend of style, comfort, and functionality. With soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light, the elegant hardwood floors create a welcoming atmosphere throughout. You'll love the ample closet space for all your storage needs, plus additional storage in the basement for extra convenience. The low condo fees provide incredible value, covering heat, water, and sewer. The well-appointed kitchen features generous counter space, tall cabinets, and a gas range, making meal prep a breeze. The spacious rooms are thoughtfully designed, with a hallway that separates the kitchen, dining, and living areas. This smoke-free building offers convenient bike storage, laundry in the basement, and a secure fenced courtyard for residents. Ideally located with easy access to public transportation, and just minutes from the Farmers Market at Deering Oaks Park, Maine Medical Center, and all the best of Portland, this condo offers both peaceful living and vibrant city life.
Sun drenched, period details, tall ceilings, fabulous views describe this wonderful condo! One block from Deering Oaks park ( duck pond, gardens, flowering trees, concerts, green space ). .. .this condo offers it all! Traditional moldings, gleaming hardwood floors, abundant closets, shelves, storage in basement. Nice fenced common space for reading/relaxing Coin op laundry in 98 Grant next door. .. part of this association. Updated kitchen, plaster walls, office space! Condo fee includes HEAT/WATER/SEWER!!!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,858 (+4.2%)
$51,400 + $205,600
$257,000
2023
$3,703 (+5.9%)
$51,400 + $205,600
$257,000
2022
$3,498 (+4.8%)
$51,400 + $205,600
$257,000
2021
$3,338 (+35.2%)
$51,400 + $205,600
$257,000
2020
$2,469
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2019
$2,469 (+3.7%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2018
$2,381 (+3.8%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2017
$2,293 (+2.5%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2016
$2,236 (+2.3%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2015
$2,185 (+3.2%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2014
$2,118
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
Tax history for 78 Mellen St #6
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,858 (+4.2%)
$51,400 + $205,600
$257,000
2023
$3,703 (+5.9%)
$51,400 + $205,600
$257,000
2022
$3,498 (+4.8%)
$51,400 + $205,600
$257,000
2021
$3,338 (+35.2%)
$51,400 + $205,600
$257,000
2020
$2,469
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2019
$2,469 (+3.7%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2018
$2,381 (+3.8%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2017
$2,293 (+2.5%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2016
$2,236 (+2.3%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2015
$2,185 (+3.2%)
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
2014
$2,118
$21,200 + $84,700
$105,900
*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.
1,117
Year built
1890
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Cumberland County
APN
113952
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: No Parking, No Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile
Other Equipment: Cable
Exterior
Building Information
# of Buildings: 2
Construction Materials: Brick
Foundation Details: Stone, Pillar/Post/Pier, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Membrane
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,117
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1890
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,117
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Intown, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R6
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Oakview Condos
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,858
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units in Community: 8
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $610
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 78 Mellen Street 6, Portland, ME 04101
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,117
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1890
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 113952
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.4mi
3/10
Deering High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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 88° expected this year, 19 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, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$319,000 – $386,000
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