549 Island Avenue, Portland, ME 04108
$1,500,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
6
Baths:
4
Square Footage:
3,069
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
16,117
Status:
Closed
Current Price:
$1,500,000
List Date:
12/17/2024
Last Modified:
1/14/2026
Overview
Description
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Welcome to 549 Island Ave, a beautifully renovated 1920 Cape offering the perfect blend of classic charm and modern amenities. With sweeping water views throughout and spacious living areas, this 6-bedroom, 2 full bath, and 2 half bath home is designed for both comfortable family living and effortless entertaining.
The first floor features a versatile layout with two spacious living rooms, a formal dining area, and a generous first-floor bedroom, making it ideal for multi-generational living or guests. The kitchen flows seamlessly into another dining space and den, where large windows invite natural light. Enjoy panoramic water views at every turn and summer evenings on the large front porch. In the cooler months entertain by the wood burning fireplace in welcoming open spaces inside.
The home is complemented by mature vegetable gardens, and fruit trees offering an organic touch to the serene landscape,. A detached 18x24 studio that serves as the perfect space for an office, events, or creative pursuits. With the potential to transform this space into something even more, the possibilities are endless. Across the street, you'll have access to the Peaks island tennis courts and the harbour beach, offering an exceptional opportunity to enjoy outdoor recreation and coastal beauty just steps from your front door.
Whether you're looking for a serene retreat or an ideal space to entertain, this home offers the best of both worlds—proximity to Portland's vibrant downtown, with the peace and tranquility of a coastal haven.
Listing Details MLS# 1611288
Property Sub-Type
- Property Sub-Type
- Single Family Residence
Location Information
- Street #
- 549
- Street Name
- Island
- Street Type
- Avenue
- County
- Cumberland
- Town
- Portland
- State/Province
- ME
- Zip Code
- 04108
- Zip +4
- 1521
- Leased Land
- No
- Book
- 33083
- Page
- 129
- Map
- 92
- Block
- B
- Lot
- 2
- Zoning
- IR-2
- Zoning Overlay
- Yes
- Association
- No
- Full Tax Amount $
- 14387
- Tax Year
- 2024
Contract Information
- Original List Price
- 1575000
Property Information
- Surveyed
- Yes
- Seasonal
- No
- # Rooms
- 9
- # Bedrooms
- 6
- # Fireplaces
- Yes
- Total Full Baths
- 3
- Total Half Baths
- Yes
- Total Baths
- 4
- Year Built
- 1920
- SqFt Finished Above Grade
- 3069
- SqFt Finished Total
- 3069
- SqFt Source
- Public Records
- Garage
- No
- Lot Size Acres +/-
- 0.37
- Source of Acreage
- Public Records
- SqFt Finished Below Grade
- 0
- Garage Spaces
- 0
Status Change Info
- Pending Date
- 2024-11-20
- Closed Date
- 2024-12-17
- Closed Price
- 1500000
Water Info
- Water Frontage
- No
- Water View
- Yes
- Water Body Name
- Casco Bay
- Island
- Yes
More Information
Site
- Open
- Yes
- Well Landscaped
- Yes
Location
- Near Public Beach
- Yes
- Neighborhood
- Yes
Roads
- Paved
- Yes
- Public
- Yes
Water Body Type
- Bay
- Yes
Construction
- Wood Frame
- Yes
Other Structures
- Outbuilding
- Yes
Basement
- Crawl Space
- Yes
Exterior
- Shingle Siding
- Yes
Roof
- Shingle
- Yes
Heat System
- Baseboard
- Yes
- Heat Pump
- Yes
- Hot Water
- Yes
Heat Fuel
- Oil
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Cooling
- Heat Pump
- Yes
Floors
- Tile
- Yes
- Wood
- Yes
Parking
- Off Street
- Yes
Style
- Cape Cod
- Yes
Electric
- Circuit Breakers
- Yes
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1
- Yes
- Bedroom 1 Level
- First
Gas
- No Gas
- Yes
Sewer
- Private Sewer
- Yes
- Septic Design Available
- Yes
- Septic Tank
- Yes
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2
- Yes
- Bedroom 2 Level
- Second
Water
- Public
- Yes
Bedroom Amenities 2
- Vaulted Ceiling
- 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
Bedroom 6
- Bedroom 6
- Yes
- Bedroom 6 Level
- Second
Driveway
- Other
- Yes
Basement Entry
- Exterior Only
- Yes
Water Heater
- Oil
- Yes
Amenities
- 1st Floor Bedroom
- Yes
- Bathtub
- Yes
- Compost Toilet
- Yes
- Hot Tub
- Yes
- Laundry - 1st Floor
- Yes
- Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Yes
Patio and Porch Features
- Porch
- Yes
Vehicle Storage
- No Vehicle Storage
- Yes
Family Room
- Family Room
- Yes
- Family Room Level
- First
Family Room Amenities
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Yes
Great Room
- Great Room
- Yes
- Great Room Level
- First
Great Room Amenities
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Yes
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Yes
- Kitchen Level
- First
Kitchen Amenities
- Breakfast Nook
- Yes
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Yes
- Island
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
Room Features
- Breakfast Nook
- Yes
- Eat-in Kitchen
- Yes
- Kitchen Island
- Yes
- Pantry
- Yes
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Yes
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Yes
Property Features
Site:
Open; Well Landscaped
Location:
Near Public Beach; Neighborhood
Roads:
Paved; Public
Water Body Type:
Bay
Style:
Cape Cod
Construction:
Wood Frame
Basement:
Crawl Space
Basement Entry:
Exterior Only
Roof:
Shingle
Exterior:
Shingle Siding
Heat System:
Baseboard; Heat Pump; Hot Water
Heat Fuel:
Oil; Wood
Water Heater:
Oil
Cooling:
Heat Pump
Floors:
Tile; Wood
Amenities:
1st Floor Bedroom; Bathtub; Compost Toilet; Hot Tub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Patio and Porch Features:
Porch
Driveway:
Other
Parking:
Off Street
Vehicle Storage:
No Vehicle Storage
Other Structures:
Outbuilding
Electric:
Circuit Breakers
Gas:
No Gas
Sewer:
Private Sewer; Septic Design Available; Septic Tank
Water:
Public
Room Information
| Room Name | Level |
|---|---|
| Kitchen | First |
| Great Room | First |
| Family Room | First |
| Bedroom 1 | First |
| Bedroom 2 | Second |
| Bedroom 3 | Second |
| Bedroom 4 | Second |
| Bedroom 5 | Second |
| Bedroom 6 | Second |
Documents
IDX
Listing Office:
Portside Real Estate Group
Selling Office:
Portside Real Estate Group
Last Updated: January - 14 - 2026
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