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Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)Residential

157 CONGRESS ST

PORTLAND, ME 04101
6
Beds
3
Baths
3,488 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.
3,798 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1875
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
16
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$12,954 (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.$1,081,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$432,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$648,900
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$733,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Triplex (3 Units, Any Combination)
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.09
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(2)

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.

E
East End Community SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Portland High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.7 mi
M
Lyman Moore Middle SchoolC
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.4 mi

District: Portland

Neighborhood · ZIP 04101These 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.162
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.90
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.88

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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.34%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.19,646
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.5,816 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$64,615
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$91,739
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

157 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 95% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Has a smaller lot than 97% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Older than 97% of homes in Cumberland County

How it measures up in Portland 04101

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 04101.

Living area3,488 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,393 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size3,798 ft²
SmallerTypical 3,703 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built1875
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 19% of homes nearby

How 157 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast EndPortland 04101Cumberland County
Living areabigger than3,488 ft²86% of homes87% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than3,798 ft²65% of homes52% of homes3% of homes
Year builtnewer than187519% of homes19% of homes3% of homes

About 157 Congress St

When did 157 Congress St, Portland, ME last sell?

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

How big is 157 Congress St, Portland, ME?

157 Congress St, Portland, ME has 6 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,488 square feet of living space and a 0.09-acre lot.

When was 157 Congress St, Portland, ME built?

157 Congress St, Portland, ME was built in 1875, making it 151 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 157 Congress St, Portland, ME?

157 Congress St, Portland, ME is assigned to East End Community School (elementary), rated D; Portland High School (high), rated C-; Lyman Moore Middle School (middle), rated C. All sit in Portland. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 157 Congress St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04101?

Among the 3,893 homes in Portland 04101, it is bigger than 87% of them (3,488 ft² against a typical 1,393 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (3,798 ft² against a typical 3,703 ft²) and it is newer than 19% of them (1875 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 157 Congress St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 157 Congress St, Portland, ME was $12,954. The county assessed it at $1,081,300.

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