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  • $800,000

    12 Walnut Street, South Portland, ME 04106

    3beds
    1,807sqft
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1925
    9,147 Square Feet Lot
    $783,000 Zestimate®
    $443/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    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.
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    Cottage & Co Real Estate

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1668309MLS Logo

      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

        DateEventPrice
        7/1/2026Pending sale$800,000$443/sqft
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        6/24/2026Listed for sale$800,000+122.2%$443/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1668309 Report a problem
        8/15/2025Sold$360,000+747.1%$199/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/7/2011Sold$42,500$24/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax 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

        Getting around

        85 / 100
        Very Walkable
        27 / 100
        Some Transit
        91 / 100
        Biker's Paradise

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