553 Sawyer St South Portland, ME 04106
Meetinghouse Hill NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,263/month
Highlights
- Public Beach
- Wood Flooring
- Sun or Florida Room
- Cape Cod Architecture
- 1 Fireplace
- Corner Lot
About This Home
Location, location! On a large corner lot in South Portland's desirable Meetinghouse Hill neighborhood, this traditional three bedroom home offers a rare blend of privacy and accessibility, where you can enjoy a coastal lifestyle at your doorstep. Walk or bike to two live theaters, local favorites like Scratch Baking and The Cookie Jar, Willard Beach and Bug Light, David's 388 and Leluco Bistro, and the Southern Maine Community College campus.
Inside, the home is filled with sunlight and charm - especially in the welcoming three-season sunroom that captures golden morning light. A bright mudroom entry from the four-car driveway adds function, and the old fashioned kitchen brings a touch of vintage flair, awaiting your creative touches. The house has three distinct heating zones, and a natural gas insert in the living room fireplace that provides warmth and ambience. Additional features include a built-in china cabinet in the dining room, a bathroom with a walk-in closet, and a large attic that offers exciting potential for future expansion. The spacious, clean basement has direct access to the outside. Outdoors you'll find a mature and thoughtfully landscaped property with beautiful mature plantings and peaceful spaces, surrounded by privacy hedges and a wall of lilacs. With immediate access to public transportation and a welcoming neighborhood vibe, this is an exceptional opportunity to own in one of Maine's most beloved coastal communities.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,591
Year Built
- Built in 1920
Lot Details
- 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
- Public Beach
- Landscaped
- Corner Lot
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Property is zoned Residential A
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Block Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,512 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Sun or Florida Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Carpet
- Vinyl
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Interior Basement Entry
Parking
- Driveway
- Paved Parking
Location
- City Lot
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Baseboard Heating
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 335
- Assessor Parcel Number SPOR-000013-000000-000335
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 | $5,922 | $448,600 | $217,000 | $231,600 |
2023 | $4,833 | $341,800 | $142,700 | $199,100 |
2022 | $4,589 | $294,900 | $114,100 | $180,800 |
2021 | $4,335 | $294,900 | $114,100 | $180,800 |
2020 | $4,118 | $208,500 | $90,800 | $117,700 |
2019 | $3,982 | $208,500 | $90,800 | $117,700 |
2018 | $3,953 | $213,700 | $90,800 | $122,900 |
2017 | $3,847 | $213,700 | $90,800 | $122,900 |
2016 | $3,568 | $201,600 | $78,700 | $122,900 |
2015 | $3,508 | $201,600 | $78,700 | $122,900 |
2014 | $3,447 | $201,600 | $78,700 | $122,900 |
2013 | -- | $201,600 | $78,700 | $122,900 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
08/29/2025 08/29/25 | Price Changed | $525,000 | -2.6% | $347 / Sq Ft |
08/01/2025 08/01/25 | For Sale | $539,000 | -- | $356 / Sq Ft |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1632396

APN: SPOR-000013-000000-000335
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