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$822,727$381 / 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 85How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $351,800 on Dec 4, 2013

79 FESSENDEN ST

PORTLAND, ME 04103
4
Beds
1.5
Baths
2,162 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.
0.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1877
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

$823K
$697K low$948K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$351,800 · Dec 4, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$9,685 (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.$808,400 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$142,100
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$666,300
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$503,800

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.0.14
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
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Detached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(6)

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 · 0.5 mi
E
Ocean AvenueB+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Portland High SchoolC-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.0 mi

District: Portland

Neighborhood · ZIP 04103These 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.83
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.93
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.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.33%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.8%
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.31,898
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,948 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$84,945
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108,429
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 Fessenden 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 more than 90% of homes in Portland 04103
  • Costs less per square foot than 67% of homes in Oakdale
  • Bigger than 79% of homes in Portland 04103
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Cumberland County
  • Among the oldest homes in Oakdale

What homes are worth in Portland 04103

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

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$325K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 90% of homes in Portland 04103.

How it measures up in Portland 04103

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 04103.

Estimated value$822,727
CheaperTypical $531,352Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$381
CheaperTypical $387Pricier

Pricier than 48% of homes nearby

Living area2,162 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,512 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 79% of homes nearby

Lot size0.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.19 acBigger

Bigger than 24% of homes nearby

Year built1877
OlderTypical 1954Newer

Newer than 2% of homes nearby

How 79 Fessenden St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeOakdalePortland 04103Cumberland County
Estimated valuepricier than$822,72780% of homes90% of homes77% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$38133% of homes48% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than2,162 ft²52% of homes79% of homes76% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.14 ac59% of homes24% of homes12% of homes
Year builtnewer than1877almost no homes2% of homes4% of homes

About 79 Fessenden St

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

The TopHap Estimate for 79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME is $822,727 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $697,456 to $947,998. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

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

79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME last sold on Dec 4, 2013 for $351,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME?

79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME has 4 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, 2,162 square feet of living space and a 0.14-acre lot.

When was 79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME built?

79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME was built in 1877, making it 149 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME?

79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME is assigned to King Middle School (middle), rated D-; Ocean Avenue (elementary), rated B+; Portland High School (high), rated C-. All sit in Portland. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04103?

Among the 9,383 homes in Portland 04103, it is worth more than 90% of them ($822,727 against a typical $531,352), its price per square foot is higher than 48% of them ($381 against a typical $387), it is bigger than 79% of them (2,162 ft² against a typical 1,512 ft²), its lot is bigger than 24% of them (0.14 ac against a typical 0.19 ac) and it is newer than 2% of them (1877 against a typical 1954). Measured against all of Cumberland County, it is worth more than 77% 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 Fessenden St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 79 Fessenden St, Portland, ME was $9,685. The county assessed it at $808,400.

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