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78 Seashore Avenue, Portland, ME 04108

$1,500,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 2,038 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Closed
Current Price: $1,500,000 List Date: 6/29/2025 Last Modified: 10/11/2025

Overview

Description

Perched above Seashore Avenue, this distinguished, water-facing property is a showcase of island real estate. The vibrant array of landscaping compliments the lot's gentle slope. The shingled exterior features a distinctive turret with copper spire, trellises, columns, and a gable pediment. Wide stairs lead to a deluxe, pergola-covered deck that connects to the entry door and nearby kitchen, providing a convenient transition between outdoor and indoor spaces. The deck is expansive - ideal for entertainment. Inside, the living room has original vertical beadboard walls and timber-framed ceilings, gleaming fir flooring, and a wood-burning fireplace. Windows frame a picturesque back shore water view. Sliding French doors connect to a bright sunroom overlooking the shore, lush landscaping, and the deck. The well-designed, eat-in kitchen has been updated with custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and quality appliances. The rear addition features two private bedrooms, a full bathroom with ...

Listing Details MLS# 1628615

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
78
Street Name
Seashore
Street Type
Avenue
County
Cumberland
Town
Portland
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04108
Zip +4
1436
Leased Land
No
Book
4023
Page
218
Map
85-F
Lot
17-18
Zoning
IR-2
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
9329
Tax Year
2024
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
1580000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
# Rooms
7
# Bedrooms
4
# Fireplaces
Yes
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Furniture
Furnished
Color
natural shingle
Year Built
1894
SqFt Finished Above Grade
2038
SqFt Finished Total
2038
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.18
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Total Half Baths
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0

Status Change Info

Pending Date
2025-08-17
Closed Date
2025-10-10
Closed Price
1500000

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
Yes
Water Body Name
Casco Bay

More Information

Appliances Included

Other Appliances
range hood
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Gas Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Utilities

Utilities On
Yes

Site

Rolling/Sloping
Yes
Well Landscaped
Yes

Location

Near Public Beach
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Water Body Type

Bay
Yes
Ocean
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Public
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Crawl Space
Yes
Dirt Floor
Yes
Full
Yes
Partial
Yes
Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

View

Scenic
Yes

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Heat Pump
Yes
Hot Water
Yes

Energy Efficiency

Ceiling Fans
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes
Oil
Yes

Cooling

Heat Pump
Yes

Floors

Carpet
Yes
Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Granite
Yes

Parking

On Street
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes
Shingle
Yes
Victorian
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Public Sewer
Yes

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2
Yes
Bedroom 2 Level
First

Water

Public
Yes

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3
Yes
Bedroom 3 Level
Second

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 4
Yes
Bedroom 4 Level
Second

Driveway

No Driveway
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Shower
Yes
Storage
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Equipment

Cable
Yes
Internet Access Available
Yes

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Sunroom

Sunroom
Yes
Sunroom Level
First

Sunroom Amenities

Four-Season
Yes

Room Features

Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Four-Season
Yes
Wood Burning Fireplace
Yes

Property Features

Site: Rolling/Sloping; Well Landscaped Location: Near Public Beach Roads: Paved; Public Water Body Type: Bay; Ocean Recreational Water: Nearby; Oceanfront; Public View: Scenic Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Gas Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Granite Style: Cottage; Shingle; Victorian Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Crawl Space; Dirt Floor; Full; Partial; Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Forced Air; Heat Pump; Hot Water Heat Fuel: Oil Water Heater: Electric Cooling: Heat Pump Floors: Carpet; Tile; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; Laundry - 1st Floor; Shower; Storage Patio and Porch Features: Deck Equipment: Cable; Internet Access Available Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans Driveway: No Driveway Parking: On Street Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Public Sewer Water: Public

Room Information

Room Name Level
Living Room First
Sunroom First
Kitchen First
Bedroom 1 First
Bedroom 2 First
Bedroom 3 Second
Bedroom 4 Second
Listing Office: Portside Real Estate Group
IDX
Last Updated: October - 11 - 2025
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