Here's your rare and exciting opportunity to own a remarkable piece of Portland history or to reimagine or create your version of this incredible urban oasis. In the heart of the Old Port tucked away on an astonishingly quiet dead end street, the legal use for this lovingly renovated, charming example of 1800s design is a 2-family, but has been most recently utilized and recognized as a large single family home with a 1st floor in-law apartment with separate entrance. Bathed in natural light, and renovated by the owners since 1992. 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths with flexible usage and floor plans, this truly special home was the house that art, love and hard work built. Both owners were and are local artists of note, C. Michael Lewis and Mary L. Hart. Michael's architectural knowledge is on full display through the home and Mary's love and dedication to the beauty of nature is reflected in the incredible garden that they mitigated and created whole-cloth. They reveled in this enchanting little garden haven and even kept chickens until 2024. Off-street tandem parking with the driveway, plans for a garage were drafted but not submitted. Abutting Pleasant Street Park and walkable to anything and everything that the Old Port affords, the location, amenities and possibilities are abundant and apparent, you have to see it for yourself!
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$975,000
18 South Street, Portland, ME 04101
3beds
2,664sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1870
0.6 Acres Lot
$1,112,900 Zestimate®
$366/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Off-street tandem parkingBathed in natural lightQuiet dead end streetIncredible garden
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 13, 2025 at 06:00am
Listed by:
Portside Real Estate Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1634090

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Third
Kitchen
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: Second
Living room
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: Second
Office
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Third
Sunroom
- Level: Third
Heating
- Steam, Radiator, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Basement: Interior,Bulkhead,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,664
- Total interior livable area: 2,664 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,664
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, On Site
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Features: Well Landscaped, Level, Sidewalks, City Lot, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
Details
- Parcel number: PTLDM039BF019001
- Zoning: B-3
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Rooming House,Victorian
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Membrane,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1870
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Portland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $366/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $644,300
- Annual tax amount: $9,671
- Date on market: 8/13/2025
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