36 Bowdoin Street, Portland, ME 04102

$1,670,000

from entry arch down hall toward kitchen

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,717 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,534 Status: Closed

Current Price: $1,670,000 List Date: 12/02/2024 Last Modified: 1/09/2025

Overview

Description

Step into quiet elegance at the Henry J. Houghton House, a remarkable residence at 36 Bowdoin Street in Portland's West End. Designed by architect John Calvin Stevens and built in 1887, this historic home seamlessly blends elegance with superb craftsmanship. Maintained by the renowned construction firm Wright-Ryan, the house combines historic charm with modern convenience. With five bedrooms and three and a half baths, this home offers plenty of room to breathe without feeling over spaced. The open floor plan merges classic charm with contemporary style, perfect for both entertaining and family living. Three wood burning and one decorative fireplace add warmth and character, while the grand staircase leads to a stunning 10-foot stained glass window. The dining room features handcrafted built-ins and wainscoting that highlight its timeless appeal. The custom cherry kitchen is a perfect blend of functionality and luxury, spacious enough to serve as an eat-in kitchen. It boasts a wall of ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 1610446

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #: 36
Street Name: Bowdoin
Street Type: Street
County: Cumberland
Town: Portland
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04102
Zip +4: 3633
Leased Land: No
Book: 13188
Page: 339
Map: 70
Block: D
Lot: 8
Zoning: R4
Zoning Overlay: Yes
Association: No
Full Tax Amount $: 17650
Tax Year: 2024

Contract Information

Original List Price: 1750000

Property Information

Surveyed: Yes
Seasonal: No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Deed: All
# Rooms: 9
# Bedrooms: 5
# Fireplaces: 4
Total Full Baths: 3
Total Half Baths: Yes
Total Baths: 4
Color: Gray
Year Built: 1887
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3717
SqFt Finished Total: 3717
SqFt Source: Public Records
Garage: No
Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.15
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Road Frontage: Yes
Road Frontage +/-: 50
Source of Road Frontage: Survey
SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0
Garage Spaces: 0

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2024-11-30
Closed Date: 2025-01-09
Closed Price: 1670000

Water Info

Water Frontage: No
Water View: Seasonal
Water Body Name: Fore River, Ocean

More Information

Site

Sidewalks: Yes
Well Landscaped: Yes

Location

Historic District: Yes
Intown: Yes
Near Railroad: Yes
Near Shopping: Yes
Near Town: Yes
Near Turnpike/Interstate: Yes
Neighborhood: Yes

Roads

Paved: Yes
Public: Yes

Transportation

Near Airport: Yes
Public Transport Access: Yes

Water Body Type

River: Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby: Yes

Construction

Wood Frame: Yes

Basement

Full: Yes
Unfinished: Yes

Foundation Materials

Stone: Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding: Yes

Roof

Metal: Yes
Slate: Yes

Heat System

Radiator: Yes
Steam: Yes

Appliances Included

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

Energy Efficiency

Water Heater: Yes

Heat Fuel

Gas Natural: Yes

Cooling

None: Yes

Floors

Carpet: Yes
Tile: Yes
Wood: Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite: Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces: Yes

Style

Shingle: Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers: Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Yes
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Walk-in Closet: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Gas

Natural - On Site: Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer: Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Yes
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Water

Public: Yes

Bedroom Amenities 2

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Yes
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4: Yes
Bedroom 4 Level: Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5: Yes
Bedroom 5 Level: Third

Bedroom Amenities 5

Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes

Driveway

Other: Yes

Basement Entry

Interior: Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System: Yes

Amenities

Bathtub: Yes
Fence: Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath: Yes
Security System: Yes
Shower: Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio: Yes
Porch: Yes

Equipment

Internet Access Available: Yes

Bonus Room

Bonus Room: Yes
Bonus Room Level: Third

Bonus Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room: Yes
Dining Room Level: First

Dining Room Amenities

Built-Ins: Yes
Dining Area: Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen: Yes
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Living Room

Living Room: Yes
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Room Features

Breakfast Nook: Yes
Built-Ins: Yes
Closet: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
Full Bath: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Walk-In Closet(s): Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace: Yes

Property Features

Site: Sidewalks; Well Landscaped Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Railroad; Near Shopping; Near Town; Near Turnpike/Interstate; Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Near Airport; Public Transport Access Water Body Type: River Recreational Water: Nearby Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Gas Range; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Stone Roof: Metal; Slate Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Radiator; Steam Heat Fuel: Gas Natural Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Fence; Laundry - 1st Floor; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Patio; Porch Equipment: Internet Access Available Energy Efficiency: Water Heater Driveway: Other Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Natural - On Site Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

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

IDX

Listing Office: RE/MAX Shoreline

Selling Office: Portside Real Estate Group

Last Updated: January - 09 - 2025

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