OFF MARKET

Off Market Aug 2021 for $1.3M

$1,559,112

•

4,356

sq ft

85 Vesper St, Portland, ME 04101

About this home

Condo Quality & Condo Ready - 3 Unit in the heart of Portland's uber desirable East End. Buy and convert, buy and add to your portfolio or buy and owner occupy. This is the perfect alternative to buying a single family or condo. Each unit offers 1,400+ square feet, 2-3 bedrooms, 1 bath, lots and lots of updated and terrific period details, built-ins, high ceilings. .. Rear decks off each unit offer direct access to a peaceful easterly facing escape. The upper level is updated with a brand new high-end kitchen, updated bath and water view master bedroom. The roof-top awaits expansion and/or that sky-deck overlooking everything. Off street parking, ample storage, separate utilities, lots and lots of updates and turn of the century quality construction complete the package.

Multi-familyProperty Type

1880Year Built

3,049 sq ftLot Size

$358Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 spaceParking

Listed by Thomas {Tom} Landry • Benchmark Real Estate

Bought with Alexander Kappelman • RE/MAX Shoreline

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:MREIS #1489581

Redfin Estimate

$1,559,112

$229K since sold in August 2021$14K since August

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This home's estimate is 46.9% higher than the average sale price ($1.06M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 13, 2026
$1,025,000
A
8 beds3 baths3,372 sq ft
527 Cumberland Ave, Portland, ME 04101
SOLD OCT 29, 2025
$1,360,000
B
8 beds3 baths2,646 sq ft
67 North St, Portland, ME 04101
SOLD OCT 30, 2025
$960,000
C
5 beds3 baths2,698 sq ft
63 Vesper St, Portland, ME 04101
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$850,000
D
9 beds3 baths3,200 sq ft
95 Gray St, Portland, ME 04102
SOLD DEC 15, 2025
$825,000
E
7 beds3 baths3,484 sq ft
116 North St, Portland, ME 04101
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$1,350,000
F
5 beds3 baths2,861 sq ft
12 Smith St, Portland, ME 04101

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$507,534

Est. take-home

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Market trends in 04101, ME

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

97.9%

0.5% MoM

Median sale price

$725K

$26K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

9 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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$1,172,000
5 beds3 baths2,557 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 12PM
$785,000
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61 Montreal St #3, Portland, ME 04101
$789,000
7 beds3 baths3,030 sq ft
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OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 12PM
$520,000
2 beds1 bath700 sq ft
99 Silver St Unit 3-5, Portland, ME 04101
$549,900
1 bed1.5 baths877 sq ft
75 Chestnut St #609, Portland, ME 04101
3D WALKTHROUGH
$699,900
2 beds2 baths1,030 sq ft
75 Chestnut St #607, Portland, ME 04101
$628,000
1 bed1 bath880 sq ft
94 Park St #3, Portland, ME 04101
$875,000
5 beds3 baths2,535 sq ft
106 Sherman St, Portland, ME 04101
$439,000
2 beds1 bath690 sq ft
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Sale history for 85 Vesper St

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1489581

Aug 17, 2021

Sold

$1,330,000

$305/sq ft

Apr 29, 2021

Listed

$1,495,000

$343/sq ft

MREIS #1469177

Sep 16, 2020

Listed

$1,495,000

$343/sq ft

MREIS #1147242

Sep 19, 2014

Sold

$502,000

$115/sq ft

MREIS #879469

Feb 4, 2008

Listed

$429,000

$98/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$14,681 (+4.2%)

$385,000 + $593,100

$978,100

2023

$14,094 (+5.9%)

$385,000 + $593,100

$978,100

2022

$13,312 (+4.8%)

$385,000 + $593,100

$978,100

2021

$12,706 (+35.2%)

$385,000 + $593,100

$978,100

2020

$9,396 (+5.8%)

$156,700 + $246,400

$403,100

2019

$8,883 (+3.7%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2018

$8,567 (+3.8%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2017

$8,251 (+2.6%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2016

$8,045 (+2.3%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2015

$7,862 (+3.1%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2014

$7,622

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

Tax history for 85 Vesper St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2024

$14,681 (+4.2%)

$385,000 + $593,100

$978,100

2023

$14,094 (+5.9%)

$385,000 + $593,100

$978,100

2022

$13,312 (+4.8%)

$385,000 + $593,100

$978,100

2021

$12,706 (+35.2%)

$385,000 + $593,100

$978,100

2020

$9,396 (+5.8%)

$156,700 + $246,400

$403,100

2019

$8,883 (+3.7%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2018

$8,567 (+3.8%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2017

$8,251 (+2.6%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2016

$8,045 (+2.3%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2015

$7,862 (+3.1%)

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

2014

$7,622

$156,700 + $224,400

$381,100

*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
Permits

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3,485 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

4,356

Year built

1880

Style

Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)

County

Cumberland County

APN

110302

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

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: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 3

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished

Interior Features
Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile

Laundry Information
Laundry Features: Washer Hookup, Coin Laundry

Multi-Unit Information
# of Units Total: 3
# of 2 Bedroom Units: 1
# of 3 Bedroom Units: 2
Operating Expense: $11,567
Gross Income: $90,000

Unit 1 Information
# of Bedrooms: 2
Actual Rent: $3,000
Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
Electric: No
Level: Third
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes

Unit 2 Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Actual Rent: $2,000
Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
Electric: No
Level: First
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes

Unit 3 Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Actual Rent: $2,500
Dedicated Gas Meter: Yes
Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
Electric: No
Level: Second
Refrigerator: Yes
Sewer: Yes
Water: Yes

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Flat, Membrane
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 4,356

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Property Information
Year Built: 1880
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 4,356
Levels: Multi-Level

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,049.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: R6

Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: Casco Bay
Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
Water View: Yes

Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Conservation

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $9,396
Tax Year: 2020

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Radiator, Radiant
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Utilities On
Utilities On: Yes
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 85 Vesper Street, Portland, ME 04101
Directions: Congress Street to Vesper St (Munjoy Hill)

Public facts

Beds: 9
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,356
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Multi-Family (2-4 Unit)
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 110302

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 • 2.6mi

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

4/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 87° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

65% 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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Portland, ME • 04101

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In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$1.48M – $1.79M

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Home values near 85 Vesper St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
91 Vesper St, Portland, ME 9 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 4512 Sq. Ft.	$1,330,549
86 Vesper St, Portland, ME 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2916 Sq. Ft.	$1,062,711

Address	Redfin Estimate
89 Vesper St, Portland, ME 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4518 Sq. Ft.	$1,219,443
82 Vesper St, Portland, ME 6 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3315 Sq. Ft.	$1,070,224

Address	Redfin Estimate
79 Vesper St, Portland, ME 9 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 5154 Sq. Ft.	$1,344,743
83 Vesper St Apartment 3, Portland, ME 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1108 Sq. Ft.	$548,777

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