261 Western Promenade, Portland, ME 04102

$2,100,000

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Landing on staircase is lit by stain glass windows

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 6,924 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,663 Status: Active

Current Price: $2,100,000 List Date: 7/20/2026 Last Modified: 8/05/2026

Overview

Description

In real estate, it is often said that location is everything. The challenge, of course, is that the best locations were claimed long ago. For most buyers, that means finding a property with potential and transforming it into something special. Here, that work has already been done. Perched in one of Portland's most coveted locations overlooking the Western Promenade, this extraordinary residence combines an irreplaceable setting with over fifteen years of thoughtful renovation and restoration. The result is a seamless blend of historic character and modern comfort, creating a home that honors its past while meeting the needs of contemporary living. Imagine ending your day on the porch, overlooking the park and enjoying spectacular sunsets. Open the windows and doors and allow the ocean breezes to flow throughout the home. There is a feeling here that is difficult to describe and impossible to replicate--a sense of history, craftsmanship, and place that makes this property truly excep ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1666029

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 261
Street Name: Western Promenade
County: Cumberland
Town: Portland
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04102
Leased Land: No
Book: 36993
Page: 250
Map: 63
Block: A
Lot: 9
Zoning: RES
Zoning Overlay: Unknown
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 23081
Tax Year: 2025
Tree Growth Y/N: No

Contract Information

Original List Price: 2200000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
Deed: All
Deed Restrictions: Unknown
Bank Owned REO: No
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
# Rooms: 17
# Bedrooms: 7
# Fireplaces: 7
Total Full Baths: 4
Total Half Baths: 2
Total Baths: 6
Furniture: Partially
Color: BRICK
Year Built: 1902
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 6924
SqFt Finished Total: 6924
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.13
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 60
Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
Garage Spaces: 0

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: No

Utilities

Utilities On: No

More Information

Site

Level: Yes

Location

Historic District: Yes

Roads

Public: Yes
Right of Way: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Finished: Yes
Full: Yes
Walk-Out Access: Yes

Foundation Materials

Brick/Mortar: Yes
Stone: Yes

Exterior

Brick: Yes

Roof

Shingle: Yes

Heat System

Hot Water: Yes

Appliances Included

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

Heat Fuel

Oil: Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump: Yes

Floors

Marble: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Parking

Off Street: Yes

Style

Colonial: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes
Fuses: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Gas

No Gas: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Second

Driveway

Paved: Yes

Restrictions

Other Restrictions: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Electric: Yes

Amenities

Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch: Yes

Equipment

Cable: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: Second

Bonus Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Vehicle Storage

Other Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry: Yes
Laundry Room Level: Second

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Library

Library: Yes
Library Level: First

Library Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Yes
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Other Room 2

Other Room 2: Yes
Other Room 2 Level: Third

Other Room 3

Other Room 3: Yes
Other Room 3 Level: Third

Other Room 4

Other Room 4: Yes
Other Room 4 Level: Third

Room Features

Balcony/Deck: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Separate Shower: Yes
Suite: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Level Location: Historic District Roads: Public; Right of Way Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Washer Style: Colonial Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Brick/Mortar; Stone Roof: Shingle Exterior: Brick Heat System: Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Marble; Tile; Wood Amenities: Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System Patio and Porch Features: Porch Equipment: Cable Driveway: Paved Parking: Off Street Vehicle Storage: Other Vehicle Storage Restrictions: Other Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers; Fuses Gas: No Gas Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name	Level
Dining Room	First
Living Room	First
Kitchen	First
Library	First
Primary Bedroom	Second
Bedroom 1	Second
Bedroom 2	Second
Bedroom 3	Second
Bedroom 4	Second
Bedroom 5	Second
Bonus Room	Second
Laundry	Second
Other Room 2	Third
Other Room 2	Third
Other Room 3	Third
Other Room 4	Third
Bedroom 5	Third

Documents

Arsenic Wood ›

Arsenic water ›

Lead Paint Addendum Public Access ›

parking plan ›

Property Disclosure Public Access ›

easement deed ›

plot plan ›

Listing Office: Roxanne York Real Estate

Last Updated: August - 05 - 2026

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