55 Bowdoin Street, Portland, ME 04102

$3,115,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 5,887 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 20,038 Status: Closed
Current Price: $3,115,000 List Date: 5/05/2025 Last Modified: 7/16/2025

Overview

Description

The historic Harrison J. Holt residence, c. 1911, designed by noted architects John Calvin Stevens and John Howard Stevens is located in the Historic Western Promenade neighborhood. This exceptional property presents elegant Colonial Revival and Arts & Crafts architectural personalities, 5,887 sq.ft. of light-filled living space, 7-8 bedrooms, 5 ½ baths and sited on 0.48 ac. +/-. Original features include a grand living room with coffered ceiling, the fireplace flanked by inglenook seating, lead glass window accents and garden access through the screened porch. The residence presents a modern and inviting eat-in kitchen with original pantry adjoining the gracious dining room, six fireplaces, hardwood floors, custom cabinetry and woodworking accents throughout. The second level presents an ensuite primary bedroom, with fireplace and adjacent 3-season enclosed sunroom, three additional bedrooms, two baths and laundry. In addition, a suite of separate rooms on the second level is ideal f ...

Listing Details MLS# 1620515

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
55
Street Name
Bowdoin
Street Type
Street
County
Cumberland
Town
Portland
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04102
Zip +4
3632
Leased Land
No
Book
33685
Page
220/All
Map
069
Block
A
Lot
11
Zoning
R4
Zoning Overlay
Yes
Neighborhood Association
Alleyway Maintenance
Association
Yes
Association Fee
220
Fee Frequency Paid
Annually
Full Tax Amount $
29040
Tax Year
2024
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
3165000

Property Information

Surveyed
No
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
15
# Bedrooms
7
# Fireplaces
6
Total Full Baths
5
Total Half Baths
Yes
Total Baths
6
Color
Red Brick
Year Built
1911
SqFt Finished Above Grade
5887
SqFt Finished Total
5887
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.46
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
No

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2025-05-14
Closed Date
2025-07-15
Closed Price
3115000

Water Info

Waterfront
No
Water View
No

More Information

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 2

Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 3

Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 4

Closet
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 5
Yes
Bedroom 5 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 5

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 6
Yes
Bedroom 6 Level
Second

Bedroom Amenities 6

Closet
Yes

Bedroom 7

Bedroom 7
Yes
Bedroom 7 Level
Third

Bedroom Amenities 7

Closet
Yes

Den

Den
Yes
Den Level
First

Den Amenities

Gas Fireplace
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Family Room

Family Room
Yes
Family Room Level
Third

Family Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Laundry Room

Laundry
Yes
Laundry Room Level
Second

Laundry Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes
Coffered Ceiling
Yes
Formal
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
Second

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Closet
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Walk-in Closet
Yes

Mud Room

Mud Room
Yes
Mud Room Level
First

Mud Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
Second

Sunroom Amenities

Three-Season
Yes
Unheated
Yes

Room Features

Built-Ins
Yes
Closet
Yes
Coffered Ceiling(s)
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Formal
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Gas Fireplace
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Three-Season
Yes
Unheated
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Corner Lot; Level; Sidewalks; Well Landscaped Location: Historic District; Intown; Near Railroad; Near Shopping; Near Turnpike/Interstate; Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access; Near Airport; Public Transport Access Recreational Water: Nearby Appliances Included: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Electric Range; Refrigerator; Wall Oven; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Colonial Construction: Masonry; Stone; Wood Frame Basement: Brick/Mortar; Bulkhead; Full; Unfinished Basement Entry: Bulkhead; Interior Foundation Materials: Brick/Mortar; Stone Roof: Membrane; Slate Exterior: Brick Heat System: Baseboard; Forced Air; Hot Water; Radiator Heat Fuel: Gas Natural; Wood Water Heater: Off Heating System Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Tile; Vinyl; Wood Window Features: Storm Window(s) Door Features: Storm Door(s) Amenities: Attic; Bathtub; Fence; Irrigation System; Laundry - 2nd Floor; Other; Pantry; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Security System; Shower; Storage; Walk-in Closets Patio and Porch Features: Glassed-in Porch; Patio; Porch; Porch-Screened Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System; Cable; Internet Access Available; Other Equipment Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans; Dehumidifier; Smart Electric Meter; Water Heater Driveway: Common; Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; On Site; Paved; Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s) Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Auto Door Opener; Detached Restrictions: No Restrictions 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
Den First
Mud Room First
Primary Bedroom Second
Sunroom Second
Bedroom 2 Second
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Bedroom 5 Second
Bedroom 6 Second
Laundry Second
Bedroom 7 Third
Family Room Third
IDX
Listing Office: Town & Shore Real Estate
Selling Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: July - 16 - 2025
Broker Attribution: 207-773-0262

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