252 Seashore Avenue, Portland, ME 04108

$1,179,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,392 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 32,670 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,179,000 List Date: 3/27/2026 Last Modified: 4/02/2026

Overview

Description

Perched along the scenic backshore of Peaks Island, this elevated, seaside cottage captures premium ocean views. The bright, year-round home has a single-level, open-concept floorplan with a spacious living room, dining area and kitchen - all oriented toward the water. The kitchen features a peninsula for barstool seating and a wood-burning stove for ambiance and extra warmth. Also facing the water is a vaulted, window-lined sun room/bonus room with French doors, skylights, and sliders that open to the sunny deck. Outside you'll enjoy ample wrap-around decking with stunning, unobstructed views, a private stone patio, lovely perennials / shrubs, and a grassy yard that's surrounded by nature. Enjoy the serenity of a sunrise, ocean breezes, birdsong, and the swishing tide - or venture out and explore the island on foot or bicycle. With Portland's Old Port just a 15-minute ferry ride away, endless dining options, shopping and entertainment await. This well-maintained island cottage is ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1655539

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 252
Street Name: Seashore
Street Type: Avenue
County: Cumberland
Town: Portland
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04108
Zip +4: 1440
Leased Land: No
Book: 40313
Page: 267
Map: 85V
Lot: 3,4,5
Zoning: IR2, shoreland
Zoning Overlay: No
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 10962
Tax Year: 2024
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1179000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
# Rooms: 7
# Bedrooms: 3
# Fireplaces: Yes
Total Full Baths: Yes
Total Baths: Yes
Furniture: Furnished
Color: cream
Year Built: 1936
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1392
SqFt Finished Total: 1392
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.75
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Total Half Baths: 0
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Yes
Water Body Name: Casco Bay, Ocean
Island: Yes

Site

Level: Yes
Open: Yes
Pasture/Field: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

More Information

Location

Near Public Beach: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Water Body Type

Bay: Yes
Ocean: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes
Public: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Daylight: Yes
Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

View

Scenic: Yes
Trees/Woods: Yes

Foundation Materials

Block: Yes
Poured Concrete: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes
Wood Siding: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Baseboard: Yes
Heat Pump: Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Electric Range: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Washer: Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Vinyl: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Cottage: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet: Yes

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer: Yes
Septic Design Available: Yes
Septic Tank: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Water

Private: Yes
Public: Yes
Seasonal: Yes
Well: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: First

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet: Yes

Driveway

Gravel: Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

Bathtub: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
One-Floor Living: Yes
Shower: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck: Yes
Patio: Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Dining Area: Yes
Informal: Yes

Family Room

Family Room: Yes
Family Room Level: First

Family Room Amenities

Skylight: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Island: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Room Features

Closet: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Informal: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Skylight: Yes
Vaulted Ceiling(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level; Open; Pasture/Field; Well Landscaped Location: Near Public Beach Roads: Paved; Public Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby; Public View: Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cottage Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Full; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Block; Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Heat Pump Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Vinyl; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; One-Floor Living; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank Water: Private; Public; Seasonal; Well

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Kitchen	First
Living Room	First
Dining Room	First
Family Room	First
Bedroom 1	First
Bedroom 2	First
Bedroom 3	First

Documents

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

DEP closure letter ›

Plot Plan Public Access ›

Arsenic Wood Fact Sheet ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

IDX

Listing Office: Portside Real Estate Group

Last Updated: April - 02 - 2026

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