From a commanding location at the very precipice of Portland's prestigious Munjoy Hill this grand home that dates back to 1865 has been restored and reimagined and delivers the ideal owner occupant experience. Over the last several years the current owners have quite literally saved this home from the wrecking ball and transformed it from decay to deluxe. Like many of the homes on the East End this property needed major updates and upgrades and rest assured they were done and done to a high level. This was a full gut-rehab from foundation to roof nearly everything is new and designed to be low maintenance and super efficient. From full re-insulation, re-wiring, new plumbing, kitchens, baths, super efficient mini-splits for heat and ac, landscaping, new driveway and so much more. The full interior renovation also means where you live will be lead free/safe. Not intending to sell, the owner has a master plan that contemplates an additional 3rd floor unit with a water view sky-deck (remember this is the highest part of Munjoy Hill so the view will be breathtaking) and has already received approvals for condo conversion. Currently setup is as a 2 unit with 1 - 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit and 1 - 3 bedroom, 2 bath unit. Each with in-unit laundry. Buy and enjoy this terrific 2 family, buy and convert back to a single family or buy and turn around and sell as condos. The possibilities are many for this historic yet modern marvel on Munjoy Hill.
Closed
$1,600,000
42 Lafayette Street, Portland, ME 04101
5beds
3,231sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1865
-- sqft lot
$1,716,000 Zestimate®
$495/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 14, 2025 at 07:56pm
Listed by:
Benchmark Real Estate
Bought with:
Portside Real Estate Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1566545

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Heat Pump
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Upper Level, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Other, Shower, Walk-In Closet(s), Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,231
- Total interior livable area: 3,231 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,231
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Off Street
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Scenic
Lot
- Size: 6,098 sqft
- Features: Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped, City Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
Details
- Additional structures: Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 42Lafayette StreetPortland14A13
- Zoning: R6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Mansard
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1865
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Portland
- Subdivision: Munjoy Hill ~ East End
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Services availability

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