157 Beacon Street, Portland, ME 04103

$865,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,168 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Active

Current Price: $865,000 List Date: 9/24/2026 Last Modified: 10/04/2026

Overview

Description

Tucked into Deering Highlands, one of Portland's most beloved and architecturally rich neighborhoods, 157 Beacon Street is the kind of home that reminds you why people romanticize old houses. Built in 1895 and lovingly restored by its current owner, it offers the period character you hope for, with the level of care you rarely find. Inside, the home carries the warmth and detail of its era. Original craftsmanship, classic proportions, and time-earned charm give each space a sense of history, while thoughtful restoration work allows the home to feel cared for rather than frozen in time. It is polished without being precious, elegant without feeling untouchable, and full of the kind of details that rarely get replicated in modern construction. Out back, the covered porch adds another layer of everyday livability. It is easy to picture slow mornings, quiet evenings, and a little protected breathing room while overlooking the gardens. And the gardens themselves are a story worth telling, ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1680866

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 157
Street Name: Beacon
Street Type: Street
County: Cumberland
Town: Portland
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04103
Zip +4: 4036
Leased Land: No
Book: 17066
Page: 39
Map: 124
Lot: 001
Zoning: RN-3
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 8987
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 865000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 8
# Bedrooms: 4
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Year Built: 1895
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2168
SqFt Finished Total: 2168
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: Yes
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.15
Source of Acreage: Public Records

Water Info

Waterfront: No
Water View: No

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

More Information

Property Features

Site: Corner Lot; Level; Sidewalks Location: Intown; Near Shopping Roads: Public Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Victorian Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Roof: Composition Exterior: Vinyl Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Direct Vent Heater; Radiator Heat Fuel: Gas Natural Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Hardwood Patio and Porch Features: Porch Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site Vehicle Storage: 1 Car; Detached Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Natural - On Site Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Den	First
Kitchen	First
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second

Listing Office: Waypoint Brokers Collective

Last Updated: October - 04 - 2026

Broker Attribution: jeremy@waypointbrokers.com

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