$10,000 price reduction! This urban townhouse breaks the mold of a traditional 1-bedroom with FOUR private floors of living space: an open layout kitchen/living/dining room on the 1st floor; a bright master bedroom and large bathroom with double marble vanities on the 2nd floor; a bonus room with sunny skylight on the 3rd for guests, office, media, or exercise. The basement is storage deluxe for the city dweller with toys - skis, bikes, kayaks, seasonal gear, luggage, etc. Your dedicated parking space is right outside the private back entrance, giving the feeling of a single family home. The shared green courtyard is your front lawn for relaxation or entertaining. Live just two blocks from the Eastern Promenade - the most beautiful oceanfront park in New England.
CondoProperty Type
1960Year Built
$629Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Elise Loschiavo• Vitalius Real Estate Group, LLC
Welcome to the Hill Yard - a new condo community in the heart of Munjoy Hill! This urban townhouse breaks the mold of a traditional 1-bedroom with four private floors of living space: an open layout kitchen/living/dining room on the 1st floor; a bright master bedroom and large bathroom with double marble vanities on the 2nd floor; a bonus room with sunny skylight on the 3rd for guests, office, media, or exercise; the basement is storage deluxe for the city dweller with toys - skis, bikes, kayaks, seasonal gear, luggage, etc. Your dedicated parking space is right outside the private back entrance, giving the feeling of a single family home. The shared courtyard is your front lawn for relaxation or entertaining. Live just two blocks from the Eastern Promenade - the most beautiful oceanfront park in New England.
MREIS #1367322
Aug 22, 2018
Listed
$450,000
$518/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,300 (+4.2%)
$83,940 + $335,760
$419,700
2023
$6,048 (+5.9%)
$83,940 + $335,760
$419,700
2022
$5,712 (+4.8%)
$83,940 + $335,760
$419,700
2021
$5,452 (−23.4%)
$83,940 + $335,760
$419,700
2020
$7,117
$61,100 + $244,200
$305,300
2019
$7,117
$61,100 + $244,200
$305,300
Tax history for 79 Congress St #2
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,300 (+4.2%)
$83,940 + $335,760
$419,700
2023
$6,048 (+5.9%)
$83,940 + $335,760
$419,700
2022
$5,712 (+4.8%)
$83,940 + $335,760
$419,700
2021
$5,452 (−23.4%)
$83,940 + $335,760
$419,700
2020
$7,117
$61,100 + $244,200
$305,300
2019
$7,117
$61,100 + $244,200
$305,300
*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
1
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
—
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
869
Year built
1868
Style
Condo/Co-op
County
Cumberland County
APN
1565557
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, 1 - 4 Spaces, Common, On Site, Off Street
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bonus Room
Level: Third
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 4
Interior Features: Shower, Storage
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Upper Level
Exterior
Building Information
# of Buildings: 3
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Townhouse
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 869
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Fencing: Fenced
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Condominium
Year Built: 1960
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 869
Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Foundation
Lot Information
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R-6
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: The Hill Yard Condominium Association
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $7,117
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Radiant, Heat Pump
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Multi-Unit Information
# of Units in Community: 2
HOA Information
Has Association
Association Fee: $295
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 79 Congress Street 2, Portland, ME 04101
Public facts
Beds: 1
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 869
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: —
Style: Condo/Co-op
Year Built: 1868
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 1565557
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
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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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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$520,000 – $629,000
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