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Last sold for $393,800 on Oct 21, 2013

861 CONGRESS ST

PORTLAND, ME 04102
0
Baths
7,320 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.
2,030 ft²
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.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$393,800 · Oct 21, 2013

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$15,113 (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.$1,261,500 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$244,900
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,016,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,149,300

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Apartments (Generic)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Condo/Apartment
CountyCUMBERLAND
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.05
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(3)

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 · 0.2 mi
E
Howard C Reiche Community SchoolF
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 0.5 mi
H
Portland High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.8 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

861 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.

  • Among the largest homes in Cumberland County
  • Among the smallest lots in Cumberland County
  • Older than 90% of homes in Cumberland County

How it measures up in Portland 04102

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Portland 04102.

Living area7,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,550 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 98% of homes nearby

Lot size2,030 ft²
SmallerTypical 0.17 acBigger

Bigger than 3% of homes nearby

Year built1900
OlderTypical 1930Newer

Newer than 26% of homes nearby

How 861 Congress St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeValley StreetPortland 04102Cumberland County
Living areabigger than7,320 ft²91% of homes98% of homesalmost all homes
Lot sizebigger than2,030 ft²7% of homes3% of homesalmost no homes
Year builtnewer than190060% of homes26% of homes10% of homes

About 861 Congress St

When did 861 Congress St, Portland, ME last sell?

861 Congress St, Portland, ME last sold on Oct 21, 2013 for $393,800, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 861 Congress St, Portland, ME?

861 Congress St, Portland, ME has 7,320 square feet of living space and a 0.05-acre lot.

When was 861 Congress St, Portland, ME built?

861 Congress St, Portland, ME was built in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is a condo/apartment home.

What schools serve 861 Congress St, Portland, ME?

861 Congress 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 861 Congress St, Portland, ME compare to other homes in Portland 04102?

Among the 5,200 homes in Portland 04102, it is bigger than 98% of them (7,320 ft² against a typical 1,550 ft²), its lot is bigger than 3% of them (2,030 ft² against a typical 0.17 ac) and it is newer than 26% of them (1900 against a typical 1930). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 861 Congress St, Portland, ME?

The 2025 property tax bill for 861 Congress St, Portland, ME was $15,113. The county assessed it at $1,261,500.

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