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$636,374$732 / ft²
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Last sold for $610,000 on Sep 13, 2023

79 CONGRESS ST

PORTLAND, ME 04101
Building report
1
Beds
1
Baths
869 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.
1868
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$636K
$539K low$734K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$610,000 · Sep 13, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,242 (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.$604,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$120,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$483,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$419,700

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Condominium
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCUMBERLAND
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
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.

E
East End Community SchoolD
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.4 mi
H
Portland High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

79 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 68% of homes in East End
  • Costs more per square foot than 94% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in East End
  • Older than 97% of homes in Cumberland County

What homes are worth in Portland 04101

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

This home
$321K$1.9M

This home is worth more than 45% of homes in Portland 04101.

How it measures up in Portland 04101

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

Estimated value$636,374
CheaperTypical $677,740Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$732
CheaperTypical $613Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area869 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,409 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

Year built1868
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 79 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeEast EndPortland 04101Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$636,37432% of homes45% of homes59% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$73275% of homes76% of homes94% of homes
Living areabigger than869 ft²8% of homes16% of homes10% of homes
Year builtnewer than186812% of homes12% of homes3% of homes

About 79 Congress St

How much is 79 Congress St, Portland, ME worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Congress St, Portland, ME is $636,374 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $538,713 to $734,035. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 79 Congress St, Portland, ME last sell?

79 Congress St, Portland, ME last sold on Sep 13, 2023 for $610,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Congress St, Portland, ME?

79 Congress St, Portland, ME has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms and 869 square feet of living space.

When was 79 Congress St, Portland, ME built?

79 Congress St, Portland, ME was built in 1868, making it 158 years old. It is a condo/apartment home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 79 Congress St, Portland, ME?

79 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 79 Congress St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04101?

Among the 3,893 homes in Portland 04101, it is worth more than 45% of them ($636,374 against a typical $677,740), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($732 against a typical $613), it is bigger than 16% of them (869 ft² against a typical 1,409 ft²) and it is newer than 12% of them (1868 against a typical 1910). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 59% 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 79 Congress St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Congress St, Portland, ME was $7,242. The county assessed it at $604,500.

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