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$547,922$633 / 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 72How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Oct 21, 2026
Last sold for $142,000 on Aug 16, 2012

17 SALEM ST

PORTLAND, ME 04102
2
Beds
1
Baths
866 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.
1,891 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1850
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$548K
$395K low$701K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$142,000 · Aug 16, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,431 (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.$453,300 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$255,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$198,200
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$424,700

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.0.04
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Hot Water
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(4)

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
Howard C Reiche Community SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.3 mi
H
Portland High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 mi
M
King Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.9 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

17 Salem 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.

  • Costs more per square foot than 93% of homes in Portland 04102
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Portland 04102
  • Among the smallest lots in Cumberland County
  • Older than 98% of homes in Cumberland County

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
$308K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 42% 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$547,922
CheaperTypical $586,475Pricier

Pricier than 42% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$633
CheaperTypical $442Pricier

Pricier than 93% of homes nearby

Living area866 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,547 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size1,891 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 2% of homes nearby

Year built1850
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 3% of homes nearby

How 17 Salem St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWest EndPortland 04102Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$547,92242% of homes42% of homes44% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$63376% of homes93% of homes89% of homes
Living areabigger than866 ft²18% of homes9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than1,891 ft²9% of homes2% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than185012% of homes3% of homes2% of homes

About 17 Salem St

How much is 17 Salem St, Portland, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 17 Salem St, Portland, ME is $547,922 as of Oct 21, 2026. The likely range is $394,709 to $701,135. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 17 Salem St, Portland, ME last sell?

17 Salem St, Portland, ME last sold on Aug 16, 2012 for $142,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 17 Salem St, Portland, ME?

17 Salem St, Portland, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 866 square feet of living space and a 0.04-acre lot.

When was 17 Salem St, Portland, ME built?

17 Salem St, Portland, ME was built in 1850, making it 176 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 17 Salem St, Portland, ME?

17 Salem St, Portland, ME is assigned to Howard C Reiche Community School (elementary), rated F; Portland High School (high), rated D; King Middle School (middle), rated D. All sit in Portland. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 17 Salem St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04102?

Among the 5,200 homes in Portland 04102, it is worth more than 42% of them ($547,922 against a typical $586,475), its price per square foot is higher than 93% of them ($633 against a typical $442), it is bigger than 9% of them (866 ft² against a typical 1,547 ft²), its lot is bigger than 2% of them (1,891 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 3% of them (1850 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 44% 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 17 Salem St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 17 Salem St, Portland, ME was $5,431. The county assessed it at $453,300.

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