85 Upper A St Portland, ME 04108
Peaks Island NeighborhoodEstimated payment $3,366/month
Highlights
- Ocean Front
- View of Trees or Woods
- Wood Flooring
- Nearby Water Access
- Island Location
- New Englander Architecture
About This Home
Serenity Cottage will steal a little piece of your heart just like it has for the current owners. Just a short walk from the ferry, this 1912 seasonal cottage is ready for you to unpack your bags. This construction date was confirmed via the original 1912 ferry schedule found in the walls during renovations. The charming full length front porch gives you a great place to sit and read or listen to the rain on the roof. Walking through the front door, your eye catches sunlight streaming through the large stained glass window which bounces off the newly refinished original hardwood floors. Over the last three years the cottage has been lovingly renovated with fully permitted work, which includes substructure fortifications, new electric, new plumbing, new kitchen appliances, cabinets, and counters. The original bathroom addition was demoed and rebuilt. The beautiful original hardwood floors have also been refinished. If you choose not to call Serenity Cottage home for the summer, it has a solid rental history with an on-island rental agency.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,946
Year Built
- Built in 1900
Lot Details
- 10,454 Sq Ft Lot
- Ocean Front
- Seasonal Access to Property
- Interior Lot
- Level Lot
- Open Lot
- Property is zoned IR
Home Design
- New Englander Architecture
- Cottage
- Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
- Wood Frame Construction
- Shingle Roof
- Wood Siding
- Shingle Siding
Interior Spaces
- 1,000 Sq Ft Home
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Den
- Screened Porch
- Wood Flooring
- Views of Woods
Kitchen
- Electric Range
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Formica Countertops
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Bedrooms
- 1 Full Bathroom
- Bathtub
- Shower Only
Laundry
- Laundry on main level
- Dryer
- Washer
Unfinished Basement
- Walk-Out Basement
- Exterior Basement Entry
Parking
- Gravel Driveway
- On-Site Parking
- Off-Street Parking
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Baseboard Heating
- Natural Gas Not Available
- Seasonal Water
- Electric Water Heater
Additional Features
- Nearby Water Access
- Island Location
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
- Peaks Island Subdivision
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 35 / 11
- Assessor Parcel Number PTLD-000087I-I000003-005001
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 | $3,946 | $262,900 | $114,000 | $148,900 |
| 2023 | $3,111 | $215,900 | $114,000 | $101,900 |
| 2022 | $2,938 | $215,900 | $114,000 | $101,900 |
| 2021 | $2,805 | $215,900 | $114,000 | $101,900 |
| 2020 | $3,895 | $167,100 | $153,700 | $13,400 |
| 2019 | $3,895 | $167,100 | $153,700 | $13,400 |
| 2018 | $3,618 | $167,100 | $153,700 | $13,400 |
| 2017 | $3,618 | $167,100 | $153,700 | $13,400 |
| 2016 | $3,527 | $167,100 | $153,700 | $13,400 |
| 2015 | $3,447 | $167,100 | $153,700 | $13,400 |
| 2014 | $3,342 | $167,100 | $153,700 | $13,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/04/2025 10/04/25 | Price Changed | $579,000 | -3.5% | $579 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/05/2025 09/05/25 | Price Changed | $599,900 | 0.0% | $600 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/05/2025 09/05/25 | For Sale | $599,900 | -6.3% | $600 / Sq Ft | |
| 09/03/2025 09/03/25 | Off Market | $639,950 | -- | -- | |
| 08/13/2025 08/13/25 | Price Changed | $639,950 | -1.5% | $640 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/31/2025 07/31/25 | For Sale | $649,950 | +141.6% | $650 / Sq Ft | |
| 12/10/2021 12/10/21 | Sold | $269,000 | -7.2% | $311 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/12/2021 10/12/21 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 03/10/2021 03/10/21 | For Sale | $289,900 | +83.5% | $335 / Sq Ft | |
| 01/20/2017 01/20/17 | Sold | $158,000 | -4.2% | $183 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 10/30/2016 10/30/16 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/31/2016 08/31/16 | For Sale | $165,000 | -- | $191 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Personal Reps Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $215,200 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $126,400 | Commercial |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1632604
APN: PTLD-000087-000000-I035001I
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