Sunset Park, located between Broadway and the Fore River, is a residential and waterfront South Portland neighborhood with a working-harbor edge and broad bay views. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Sunset Park waterfront and boat launch, where walkers, anglers, and gulls share the seawall and open sky. Modest capes and mid-century ranches sit on quiet blocks, with salt air and ship traffic shaping the daily backdrop. Bug Light Park and the Greenbelt Trail set a steady rhythm for shoreline strolls and bike commutes. Nearby, the South Portland Historical Society and the Portland Breakwater Lighthouse add a strong sense of place. On summer nights, the Sunset Park Concert Series turns the lawn into a casual gathering spot.
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Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: No Driveway
Exterior
Land Information
Development Status: Proposed
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $1,568,160
Lot Size (Acres): 36
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Shopping Mall
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: A
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $15,902
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Other Electric
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Electricity and solar
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Unparsed Address: 173 New York Avenue R, South Portland, ME 04106
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Finished Sq. Ft.: —
Unfinished Sq. Ft.: —
Total Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 241836
Home facts updated by county records on Mar 26, 2026
Sale and tax history for 173 New York Ave Unit R
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1622380
Apr 15, 2026
Pending
—
May 13, 2025
Listed
$995,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$295 (+3.5%)
$21,600
2024
$285 (+54.9%)
$21,600
2023
$184 (+12.9%)
$13,000
2022
$163 (+5.8%)
$10,500
2021
$154 (−15.4%)
$10,500
2020
$182 (+3.4%)
$9,200
2019
$176 (+3.5%)
$9,200
2018
$170 (+2.4%)
$9,200
2017
$166
$9,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
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Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
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Finished Sq. Ft.
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Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
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Year built
—
Style
Other
County
Cumberland County
APN
241836
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Mar 26, 2026.
A
Residential District
To provide residential areas within the City of South Portland of medium density in a manner which will promote a wholesome living environment. To this end residential development shall not exceed 4 du per net residential acre and may preferably occur in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 1501 et seq. of this Chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Assembly/ meeting place
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Educational/school
Fire house
Library
Police station
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, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
63% 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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Redfin Estimate for 173 New York Ave Unit R
$958,548
$36K under list price of $995K
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