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$488,838$254 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

1562 CONGRESS ST

PORTLAND, ME 04102
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,922 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.
1890
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
7
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$489K
$436K low$542K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,812 (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.$568,600 (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.$442,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$390,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
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
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
E
Amanda C Rowe SchoolC-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.5 mi
M
King Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 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

1562 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.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Portland 04102
  • Among the lowest price per square foot in Portland 04102
  • Bigger than 70% of homes in Libbytown
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Older than 95% of homes in Libbytown

What homes are worth in Portland 04102

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$311K$2M

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Portland 04102.

How it measures up in Portland 04102

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

Estimated value$488,838
CheaperTypical $585,028Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$254
CheaperTypical $443Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Living area1,922 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,547 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 65% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1890
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 14% of homes nearby

How 1562 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLibbytownPortland 04102Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$488,83845% of homes28% of homes32% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$2544% of homesalmost no homes7% of homes
Living areabigger than1,922 ft²70% of homes65% of homes68% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac19% of homes20% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than18905% of homes14% of homes5% of homes

About 1562 Congress St

How much is 1562 Congress St, Portland, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 1562 Congress St, Portland, ME is $488,838 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $435,735 to $541,941. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 1562 Congress St, Portland, ME last sell?

1562 Congress St, Portland, ME last sold on Jan 1, 1900, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 1562 Congress St, Portland, ME?

1562 Congress St, Portland, ME has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,922 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 1562 Congress St, Portland, ME built?

1562 Congress St, Portland, ME was built in 1890, making it 136 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 1562 Congress St, Portland, ME?

1562 Congress St, Portland, ME is assigned to Deering High School (high), rated D; Amanda C Rowe School (elementary), rated C-; King Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Portland. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 1562 Congress St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04102?

Among the 5,200 homes in Portland 04102, it is worth more than 28% of them ($488,838 against a typical $585,028), its price per square foot is higher than almost none of them ($254 against a typical $443), it is bigger than 65% of them (1,922 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 14% of them (1890 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 32% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 1562 Congress St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 1562 Congress St, Portland, ME was $6,812. The county assessed it at $568,600.

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