Step into timeless character and modern comfort in this beautifully restored 100-year-old Craftsman Cottage in Meetinghouse Hill. Thoughtfully renovated by SoPo Cottage, this rare gem blends antique charm with today's most sought-after upgrades, including all-new electrical, plumbing, HVAC, windows, kitchen, and baths. And while all the systems are new, the house still retains its original woodwork, stained glass windows and Craftsman features. The heart of the home is the beautiful, fully updated kitchen featuring a large center island - perfect for gathering with family and friends. Just beyond, the dining room's oversized bay window frames picturesque views of Portland Harbor and the Portland skyline. Upstairs, you'll find three bedrooms, including a serene primary suite with a newly added half bath. The lower level offers valuable bonus living space - ideal for a home office, playroom, fitness area, or media room. Designed with sustainability and efficiency in mind, the home includes extensive insulation and air sealing, high-performance windows, heat pumps for heating/cooling, and a heat pump hot water heater. Outside, the expansive new deck offers harbor and skyline views, while overlooking the oversized, level lot -- a rare offering in this desirable neighborhood. Located in one of South Portland's most walkable communities, you're just moments from local restaurants, ice cream, the library, and a beloved town park featuring summer concerts and winter skating. The Greenbelt trail sits directly across the street, offering easy walking and biking access to Bug Light, shopping, and more.
Classic craftsmanship, modern efficiency, water views, and an unbeatable lifestyle -- this is a truly special place to call home. Showings start Wednesday, June 24. Open House Wednesday 4:30-6:00 and Saturday 1:00-4:00. Garage sold as-is.
Pending
$800,000
12 Walnut Street, South Portland, ME 04106
3beds
1,807sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1925
9,147 Square Feet Lot
$783,000 Zestimate®
$443/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 11 days |
- 3,085 |
- 217 |
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Cottage & Co Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1668309
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Basement
Sunroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat Pump, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
Features
- Bathtub, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood, Marble
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Low Emissivity Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,807
- Total interior livable area: 1,807 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,263
- Finished area below ground: 544
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Detached
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Body of water: Portland Harbor
Lot
- Size: 9,147 Square Feet
- Features: Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Level
Details
- Parcel number: SPORM014L046
- Zoning: G
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Year built: 1925
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: 16+ SEER AC, Water Heater, LED Light Fixtures, Thermostat
- Water conservation: Low Flow Commode, Low-Flow Fixtures
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $443/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $410,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,416
- Date on market: 6/24/2026
Estimated market value
$783,000
$744,000 - $822,000
$3,879/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2026 | Pending sale | $800,000$443/sqft |
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| 6/24/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+122.2%$443/sqft |
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| 8/15/2025 | Sold | $360,000+747.1%$199/sqft |
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| 3/7/2011 | Sold | $42,500$24/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,416 +23.6% | $410,300 +32.4% |
| 2023 | $4,382 +6% | $309,900 +16.7% |
| 2022 | $4,133 +13.2% | $265,600 +43.7% |
| 2020 | $3,650 +15.7% | $184,800 |
| 2019 | $3,156 -9.6% | $184,800 -2.1% |
| 2018 | $3,493 +2.8% | $188,800 |
| 2017 | $3,398 +9% | $188,800 +7.2% |
| 2016 | $3,117 +1.7% | $176,100 |
| 2015 | $3,064 +7.9% | $176,100 |
| 2014 | $2,840 -3.4% | $176,100 |
| 2013 | $2,941 +1.2% | $176,100 |
| 2012 | $2,906 +2.5% | $176,100 |
| 2011 | $2,835 +4.2% | $176,100 -4.9% |
| 2009 | $2,722 -0.3% | $185,200 -5% |
| 2008 | $2,729 +14.5% | $194,900 +7.1% |
| 2006 | $2,383 | $181,900 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04106
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Frank I Brown Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Daniel F. Mahoney Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 0.4 mi
- 6/10South Portland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi
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- Maine
- Cumberland County
- South Portland
- 04106
- 12 Walnut Street






