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Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)Residential
Last sold for $600,000 on Feb 6, 2026

1542 CONGRESS ST

PORTLAND, ME 04102
6
Beds
2
Baths
2,390 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.11 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1900
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
12
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$600,000 · Feb 6, 2026

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$8,149 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$680,200 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$126,300
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$553,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$475,900

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.12
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Steam
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Deering High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi
M
King Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.5 mi
E
Amanda C Rowe SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi

District: Portland

Neighborhood · ZIP 04102These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.86

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.38%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.8.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,797
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,894 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$76,542
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$101,698
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.46°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.57%

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How this home compares

1542 Congress St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 81% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Cumberland County

How it measures up in Portland 04102

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 04102.

Living area2,390 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,547 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 25% of homes nearby

How 1542 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLibbytownPortland 04102Cumberland County
Living areabigger than2,390 ft²79% of homes76% of homes81% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac19% of homes20% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than190016% of homes25% of homes10% of homes

About 1542 Congress St

When did 1542 Congress St, Portland, ME last sell?

1542 Congress St, Portland, ME last sold on Feb 6, 2026 for $600,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1542 Congress St, Portland, ME?

1542 Congress St, Portland, ME has 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,390 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1542 Congress St, Portland, ME built?

1542 Congress St, Portland, ME was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1542 Congress St, Portland, ME?

1542 Congress St, Portland, ME is assigned to Deering High School (high), rated D; King Middle School (middle), rated D-; Amanda C Rowe School (elementary), rated C-. All sit in Portland. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1542 Congress St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04102?

Among the 5,200 homes in Portland 04102, it is bigger than 76% of them (2,390 ft² against a typical 1,547 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 25% of them (1900 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1542 Congress St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1542 Congress St, Portland, ME was $8,149. The county assessed it at $680,200.

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