278 Spring St Portland, ME 04102
West End NeighborhoodEstimated payment $8,916/month
Highlights
- Wood Flooring
- 1 Fireplace
- Cooling Available
- New Englander Architecture
- No HOA
- 2-minute walk to McIntyre Park
About This Home
Experience the perfect blend of historic charm and modern luxury at 278 Spring Street, a meticulously restored single-family home on a beautiful tree-lined street in Portland's West End.
This residence has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation. The interior features restored plaster and trim, refinished original staircase, beautiful stained glass, and new skim-coat plaster and fresh paint throughout. The modern updates include a state-of-the-art kitchen with custom wood cabinetry, soapstone counters, and a full set of Miele appliances including a combi-steam oven. Both the kitchen and the primary bathroom feature heated tile floors. The primary bathroom also boasts white marble finishes and Grohe shower hardware.
Additional upgrades include new heat pumps, a new 200-amp electrical service with an EV charger, and recessed LED lighting. The exterior has been updated with new paint and trim, and the backyard has been transformed into a private oasis with a new brick patio, lush sod, and gardens.
This property combines the timeless elegance of a historic West End property with the comfort and convenience of a new build. Don't miss this opportunity to call this piece of Portland your home!
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $9,562
Year Built
- Built in 1862
Lot Details
- 3,920 Sq Ft Lot
- Property is zoned RN-4
Parking
- Electric Vehicle Home Charger
Home Design
- New Englander Architecture
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,921 Sq Ft Home
- Recessed Lighting
- 1 Fireplace
- Interior Basement Entry
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
Utilities
- Cooling Available
- Radiator
- Heat Pump System
- Heating System Uses Steam
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- West End Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 009 / I
- Assessor Parcel Number PTLD-000056-I000009-000001
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,716 | $713,900 | $291,900 | $422,000 |
| 2023 | $10,287 | $713,900 | $291,900 | $422,000 |
| 2022 | $9,716 | $713,900 | $291,900 | $422,000 |
| 2021 | $9,274 | $713,900 | $291,900 | $422,000 |
| 2020 | $7,657 | $328,500 | $146,900 | $181,600 |
| 2019 | $7,657 | $328,500 | $146,900 | $181,600 |
| 2018 | $7,385 | $328,500 | $146,900 | $181,600 |
| 2017 | $7,112 | $328,500 | $146,900 | $181,600 |
| 2016 | $6,935 | $328,500 | $146,900 | $181,600 |
| 2015 | $6,777 | $328,500 | $146,900 | $181,600 |
| 2014 | $6,570 | $328,500 | $146,900 | $181,600 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/04/2025 11/04/25 | Price Changed | $1,545,000 | -3.1% | $529 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/23/2025 10/23/25 | For Sale | $1,595,000 | +87.6% | $546 / Sq Ft | |
| 11/19/2024 11/19/24 | Sold | $850,000 | -5.0% | $291 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 09/30/2024 09/30/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/24/2024 06/24/24 | For Sale | $895,000 | -- | $306 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- | |
| Quit Claim Deed | $850,000 | None Available | |
| Quit Claim Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $525,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $680,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $239,831 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $250,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1641713
APN: PTLD-000056-000000-I009001
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