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$590,701$461 / 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 86How 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

242 VALLEY ST

PORTLAND, ME 04102
2
Beds
1.5
Baths
1,281 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.
4
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$591K
$510K low$671K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,829 (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.$319,600 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$190,800
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$128,800
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$256,700

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.Hot Water
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.

M
King Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.4 mi
E
Howard C Reiche Community SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.6 mi
H
Portland High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 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

242 Valley 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 67% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Smaller than 79% of homes in Valley Street
  • Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Older than 90% 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
$310K$2M

This home is worth more than 51% 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$590,701
CheaperTypical $585,041Pricier

Pricier than 51% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$461
CheaperTypical $443Pricier

Pricier than 58% of homes nearby

Living area1,281 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,543 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 35% of homes nearby

Lot size0.11 ac
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 20% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 242 Valley St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley StreetPortland 04102Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$590,70136% of homes51% of homes50% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$46147% of homes58% of homes67% of homes
Living areabigger than1,281 ft²21% of homes35% of homes36% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.11 ac60% of homes20% of homes7% of homes
Year builtnewer than190061% of homes26% of homes10% of homes

About 242 Valley St

How much is 242 Valley St, Portland, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 242 Valley St, Portland, ME is $590,701 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $510,405 to $670,997. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 242 Valley St, Portland, ME last sell?

242 Valley St, Portland, ME last sold on Oct 30, 2018, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 242 Valley St, Portland, ME?

242 Valley St, Portland, ME has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 1,281 square feet of living space and a 0.12-acre lot.

When was 242 Valley St, Portland, ME built?

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

What schools serve 242 Valley St, Portland, ME?

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

How does 242 Valley St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04102?

Among the 5,200 homes in Portland 04102, it is worth more than 51% of them ($590,701 against a typical $585,041), its price per square foot is higher than 58% of them ($461 against a typical $443), it is bigger than 35% of them (1,281 ft² against a typical 1,543 ft²), its lot is bigger than 20% of them (0.11 ac against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 against a typical 1930). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 50% 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 242 Valley St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 242 Valley St, Portland, ME was $3,829. The county assessed it at $319,600.

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