Perched along the scenic backshore of Peaks Island, this elevated, seaside cottage captures premium ocean views. The bright, year-round home has a single-level, open-concept floorplan with a spacious living room, dining area and kitchen - all oriented toward the water. The kitchen features a peninsula for barstool seating and a wood-burning stove for ambiance and extra warmth. Also facing the water is a vaulted, window-lined sun room/bonus room with French doors, skylights, and sliders that open to the sunny deck. Outside you'll enjoy ample wrap-around decking with stunning, unobstructed views, a private stone patio, lovely perennials / shrubs, and a grassy yard that's surrounded by nature. Enjoy the serenity of a sunrise, ocean breezes, birdsong, and the swishing tide - or venture out and explore the island on foot or bicycle. With Portland's Old Port just a 15-minute ferry ride away, endless dining options, shopping and entertainment await.
This well-maintained island cottage is furnished so its new owner can unpack the groceries and stroll just a few steps to the water's edge.
The heated, unfinished lower level offers valuable storage and potential living space.
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Price cut: $80K (5/22)
$1,099,000
252 Seashore Avenue, Portland, ME 04108
3beds
1,392sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1936
0.75 Acres Lot
$1,048,900 Zestimate®
$790/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Elevated seaside cottagePrivate stone patioSingle-level open-concept floorplanFrench doorsBright year-round homeCaptures premium ocean views
- 99 days |
- 1,526 |
- 47 |
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Listed by:
Portside Real Estate Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1655539
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area, Informal
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
- Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,392
- Total interior livable area: 1,392 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,392
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic, Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Casco Bay, Ocean
Lot
- Size: 0.75 Acres
- Features: Near Public Beach, Level, Open Lot, Pasture, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: PTLDM085BV003001
- Zoning: IR2, shoreland
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1936
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Public, Seasonal, Well
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $790/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $730,300
- Annual tax amount: $10,962
- Date on market: 3/27/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$1,048,900
$996,000 - $1.10M
$3,132/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/22/2026 | Price change | $1,099,000-6.8%$790/sqft |
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| 3/27/2026 | Price change | $1,179,000+7.2%$847/sqft |
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| 8/20/2023 | Pending sale | $1,100,000+4.8%$790/sqft |
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| 8/18/2023 | Sold | $1,050,000-4.5%$754/sqft |
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| 7/26/2023 | Contingent | $1,100,000$790/sqft |
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| 7/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$790/sqft |
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| 6/17/2023 | Pending sale | $1,100,000$790/sqft |
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| 4/26/2023 | Listed for sale | $1,100,000$790/sqft |
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| 2/1/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/23/2022 | Price change | $1,100,000-15.4%$790/sqft |
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| 6/14/2022 | Listed for sale | $1,300,000$934/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,524 | $730,300 |
| 2023 | $10,524 +12% | $730,300 +5.8% |
| 2022 | $9,394 -9.6% | $690,200 +54.8% |
| 2020 | $10,396 | $446,000 |
| 2019 | $10,396 +3.7% | $446,000 |
| 2018 | $10,026 +3.8% | $446,000 |
| 2017 | $9,656 +2.6% | $446,000 |
| 2016 | $9,415 +2.3% | $446,000 |
| 2015 | $9,201 +3.2% | $446,000 |
| 2014 | $8,920 +3% | $446,000 |
| 2013 | $8,657 +3.1% | $446,000 |
| 2012 | $8,394 +3% | $446,000 |
| 2011 | $8,153 +3% | $446,000 |
| 2009 | $7,912 | $446,000 |
| 2008 | $7,912 +8.8% | $446,000 |
| 2006 | $7,274 | $446,000 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: Peaks Island
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Peaks Island SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 2/10King Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 4/10Portland High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.7 mi
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- Cumberland County
- Portland
- 04108
- Peaks Island
- 252 Seashore Avenue
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