55 Bowdoin Street, Portland, ME 04102 (MLS# 1620515)

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

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 for studio/crafts featuring two bedrooms and bath for guest accommodations. The third level offers a family room, bedroom and bath and extra storage. Mature plantings within the fenced and stone-walled garden, and two-car garage with EV charging stations finish this exceptional offering. Architecturally intact and inviting, beautiful 55 Bowdoin references the elegance of early 20th century Portland while presenting enviable living spaces. The coveted Western Promenade neighborhood is a repository of signature architecture, walkable to Maine Medical Center, convenient access to cultural, educational, business & transportation amenities, the Fore River biking & hiking natures trails, with Portland a convenient 100 miles from Boston.

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More Information 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 Geo Lat: 43.647105 Geo Lon: -70.274968

Contract Information

Status: Closed Original List Price: 3165000 Sold Price: $3,115,000 Current Price: $3,115,000

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: 1 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

Water Frontage: No Water View: No

Utilities

Utilities On: 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 Amenities; 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

Kitchen Level: First Dining Room Level: First Living Room Level: First Den Level: First Mud Room Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: Second Sunroom Level: Second Bedroom 2 Level: Second Bedroom 3 Level: Second Bedroom 4 Level: Second Bedroom 5 Level: Second Bedroom 6 Level: Second Laundry Level: Second Bedroom 7 Level: Third Family Room Level: Third
Listing Office: Town & Shore Real Estate
Last Updated: July - 16 - 2025
55 Bowdoin Street, Portland, ME 04102- MLS# 1620515
Broker Attribution: 207-773-0262

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