Welcome to your Kittery sweet spot! Tucked away on a quiet dead-end street this meticulously maintained 2-3 bedroom Raised Ranch offers 1,858± sqft of comfortable, flexible living space with updates, functionality and a location that is hard to beat.
Inside, the beautifully updated kitchen and renovated full bath bring a fresh, modern feel, while the high-efficiency Buderus boiler, cozy wood stove, mini-split, and whole-house on-demand generator keep you comfortable through every season. The finished lower level is ready for whatever life throws at it - family room, game room, home gym, or full-on 'sports cave.' There's abundant storage and a dedicated pantry, because who are we kidding - we all need more places to put our stuff.
Out back, you'll find a sunny, level yard made for enjoying the way life should be: an above-ground pool, spacious deck, room for gardening, entertaining, or simply kicking back and pretending you have nowhere else to be.
Then comes the best part: LOCATION!! Walk to the Kittery Foreside and Downtown Portsmouth for restaurants, coffee, shopping, local markets, and entertainment. Hop in the car and you're just minutes from the beach, I-95 and Route 1 making Seacoast commuting a breeze.
Whether you're buying your first home, downsizing, looking for a low-maintenance Seacoast escape or simply want a place where you can walk to dinner and still have a backyard pool to jump in - this one checks a lot of boxes. Great neighborhood, thoughtful updates, flexible space and a location that lets you leave the car behind more often - There's a lot to love about this home - come check it out and see for yourself!
Active
Price cut: $24K (8/12)
$575,000
5 Palmer Avenue, Kittery, ME 03904
2beds
1,858sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1969
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$309/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Sunny level yardCozy wood stoveAbove-ground poolSpacious deckWhole-house on-demand generatorHigh-efficiency buderus boilerBeautifully updated kitchen
- 37 days
- 2,325
- 108
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1673834
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bonus room
- Features: Heat Stove
- Level: Basement
- Area: 819 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39 x 21
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 12
Heating
- Heat Pump, Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,858
- Total interior livable area: 1,858 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 978
- Finished area below ground: 880
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Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Level Entry
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has private pool: Yes
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: KITTM014L064
- Zoning: PP
- Other equipment: Cable, Generator, Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Raised Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fans
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Kittery
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $309/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $232,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,794
- Date on market: 7/31/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $575,000-4%$309/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1673834 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $599,000+220.3%$322/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1673834 Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2002 | Sold | $187,000$101/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,302 +4.4% | $232,500 |
| 2023 | $3,164 +1% | $232,500 |
| 2022 | $3,134 +3.7% | $232,500 |
| 2021 | $3,023 | $232,500 |
| 2020 | $3,023 +2.4% | $232,500 +37.1% |
| 2019 | $2,951 +5.1% | $169,600 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $2,807 +1.8% | $167,100 |
| 2017 | $2,757 +2.8% | $167,100 |
| 2016 | $2,682 +2.4% | $167,100 |
| 2015 | $2,618 +1% | $167,100 |
| 2014 | $2,593 +2% | $167,100 |
| 2013 | $2,543 | $167,100 -4.9% |
| 2010 | -- | $175,800 |
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Neighborhood: Kittery
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