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85 Upper A Street, Portland, ME 04108

$579,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 1 Square Footage: 1,000 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,454 Status: Active
Current Price: $579,000 List Date: 3/09/2026 Last Modified: 4/01/2026

Overview

Description

Serenity Cottage will steal a little piece of your heart just like it has for the current owners. Just a short walk from the ferry, this 1912 seasonal cottage is ready for you to unpack your bags. This construction date was confirmed via the original 1912 ferry schedule found in the walls during renovations. The charming full length front porch gives you a great place to sit and read or listen to the rain on the roof. Walking through the front door, your eye catches sunlight streaming through the large stained glass window which bounces off the newly refinished original hardwood floors. Over the last three years the cottage has been lovingly renovated with fully permitted work, which includes substructure fortifications, new electric, new plumbing, new kitchen appliances, cabinets, and counters. The original bathroom addition was demoed and rebuilt. The beautiful original hardwood floors have also been refinished. If you choose not to call Serenity Cottage home for the summer, it has a ...

Listing Details MLS# 1653693

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
85
Street Name
Upper A
Street Type
Street
County
Cumberland
Town
Portland
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04108
Zip +4
1256
Leased Land
No
Book
38982
Page
196
Map
87
Block
11
Lot
35
Zoning
IR
Zoning Overlay
Unknown
Neighborhood Association
Peaks Island
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
4252
Tax Year
2026
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
579000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
Yes
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered
Warranty
Deed
All
Deed Restrictions
Unknown
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
6
# Bedrooms
2
Total Full Baths
Yes
Total Baths
Yes
Color
Blue
Year Built
1900
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1000
SqFt Finished Total
1000
SqFt Source
Seller
Garage
No
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.24
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Total Half Baths
0
# Fireplaces
0
SqFt Finished Below Grade
0
Garage Spaces
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No
Island
Yes

Site

Level
Yes
Open
Yes

More Information

Location

Interior Lot
Yes
Near Town
Yes
Neighborhood
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Recreational Water

Nearby
Yes
Oceanfront
Yes
Public
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Unfinished
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

View

Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Pillar/Post/Pier
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes

Appliances Included

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Electric
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes
Off Street
Yes
On Site
Yes

Style

Cottage
Yes
New Englander
Yes
Shingle
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
Second

Gas

No Gas
Yes

Sewer

Other
Yes

Water

Public
Yes
Seasonal
Yes

Driveway

Gravel
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Basement Entry

Exterior Only
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Amenities

Bathtub
Yes
Laundry - 1st Floor
Yes
Shower
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Porch
Yes
Porch-Screened
Yes

Den

Den
Yes
Den Level
First

Vehicle Storage

No Vehicle Storage
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Property Features

Site: Level; Open Location: Interior Lot; Near Town; Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Recreational Water: Nearby; Oceanfront; Public View: Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dishwasher; Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Refrigerator; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Cottage; New Englander; Shingle Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Unfinished; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Exterior Only Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Wood Amenities: Bathtub; Laundry - 1st Floor; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Porch; Porch-Screened Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Street; On Site Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Restrictions: No Restrictions Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: No Gas Sewer: Other Water: Public; Seasonal

Room Information

Room Name Level
Living Room First
Dining Room First
Den First
Kitchen First
Bedroom 1 Second
Bedroom 1 Second
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty
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Last Updated: April - 01 - 2026
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