Located on a corner lot on coveted Munjoy Hill, 42 Montreal Street is an impeccably renovated, single family house with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. This high quality renovation features copper flashing and downspouts, cedar clapboard siding, a red cedar shingle roof, and a meticulously rebuilt historic cupola. Water views and sweeping vistas of Casco Bay create a stunning backdrop, while the cupola provides a perfect perch for watching summer fireworks over the harbor.
Inside, hardwood floors and thoughtfully preserved architectural details blend timeless character with everyday comfort. Outside, a glorious private garden filled with roses and perennial plantings offers exceptional privacy and beauty, creating an extraordinary urban oasis. Multiple outdoor living areas invite entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying Maine's seasons.
This absolutely charming mansard-roof cottage enjoys a quiet, private pocket of Portland's East End, just steps from parks, trails, restaurants, shops, and the waterfront. Walk to tennis courts, a boat launch, and a sandy beach, embracing the very best of the East End lifestyle.
Beautifully cared for inside and out, this special property offers a rare opportunity to enjoy Portland's vibrant coastal lifestyle from one of Munjoy Hill's most desirable locations.
Active
Price cut: $125K (8/28)
$1,275,000
42 Montreal Street, Portland, ME 04101
3beds
2,150sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1872
0.57 Acres Lot
$1,221,000 Zestimate®
$593/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Red cedar shingle roofThoughtfully preserved architectural detailsHardwood floorsCopper flashing and downspoutsCorner lotExceptional privacy and beautyMeticulously rebuilt historic cupola
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Town & Shore Real Estate 207-773-0262
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1666583
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: Second
Heating
- Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,150
- Total interior livable area: 2,150 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,150
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
- Body of water: Casco Bay
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Features: Historic District, City Lot, Near Public Beach, Sidewalks, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: PTLDM015BF001001
- Zoning: Residential
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cottage,Mansard
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Brick Veneer, Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle,Wood
Condition
- Year built: 1872
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $593/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $580,600
- Annual tax amount: $8,916
- Date on market: 6/10/2026
Estimated market value
$1,221,000
$1.16M - $1.28M
$4,649/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2026 | Price change | $1,275,000-8.9%$593/sqft |
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| 6/10/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,400,000$651/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,366 | $580,600 |
| 2023 | $8,366 +5.9% | $580,600 |
| 2022 | $7,902 +39.6% | $580,600 +139% |
| 2020 | $5,662 | $242,900 |
| 2019 | $5,662 +3.7% | $242,900 |
| 2018 | $5,460 +3.8% | $242,900 |
| 2017 | $5,259 +13.4% | $242,900 +10.6% |
| 2016 | $4,636 +2.3% | $219,600 |
| 2015 | $4,530 +3.1% | $219,600 |
| 2014 | $4,392 +3.1% | $219,600 |
| 2013 | $4,262 +3.1% | $219,600 |
| 2012 | $4,133 +3% | $219,600 |
| 2011 | $4,014 +3% | $219,600 |
| 2009 | $3,896 | $219,600 |
| 2008 | $3,896 +8.8% | $219,600 |
| 2006 | $3,582 | $219,600 |
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Neighborhood: East End
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