This classic Portland building offers a blend of historic charm and modern upgrades making this lovely 7 unit apartment building a rare find in the Portland market. Ideal for investors or an owner occupied opportunity which provides stability, growth potential, and minimal future maintenance. The first floor apartment is a spacious 2 bed, 2 full bath unit; living room with bay windows, a formal dining room, kitchen with pantry space, high ceilings & plenty of light throughout with nooks and crannies for clever storage spaces; currently owner occupied. An ideal situation to set the rent to current market or for the new owner to reside comfortably. All 7 apartments have updated flooring, appliances, new windows, updated lighting. Upgrades completed with durability in mind along w/ creative use of color & space to attract long-term residents.
Other updates include a new roof (2022) with a 50 year, twice transferrable warranty; updated NG boiler in the basement, LED light fixtures throughout building, line to the street main replaced with PVC as well as the plumbing lines under basement & stacks to the third floor. Radon removal system installed. The building has also been insulated to maximize energy savings including spray foam in the basement, insulation board under updated siding, insulation under new drywall in the back hallway & attic storage space completed this year. Fully fenced backyard for green space available for all to enjoy including canopy for sun shade, fire pit, grill and sitting swing. Coin-op washer and dryer for extra monthly cash. Ideal peninsula location with an amazing walkability score of 92 to restaurants, shops, bars & services. Highly desirable deeded parking spaces for 7 vehicles with no maintenance responsibilities. Excellent rental history and currently fully occupied. 55 Sherman Street has approved and recorded banked rents for the completed renovations available for use by the new owner.
Closed
$1,520,000
55 Sherman Street, Portland, ME 04101
8beds
6,104sqft
Multi Family
Built in 1910
-- sqft lot
$1,573,500 Zestimate®
$249/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: January 17, 2025 at 07:12pm
Listed by:
Coldwell Banker Realty 207-773-1990
Bought with:
Redfin Corporation
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1591157

Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 8
- Bathrooms: 8
- Full bathrooms: 8
Heating
- Radiator
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Laundry: Laundry - Coin
Features
- Other, Storage
- Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate, Carpet
- Basement: Brick/Mortar,Walk-Out Access,Interior Entry,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,104
- Total interior livable area: 6,104 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,612
- Finished area below ground: 1,492
Property
Parking
- Parking features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Concrete, Leased, On Site, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
- Features: Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit
Details
- Zoning: R6
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Mansard
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick, Other, Masonry
- Foundation: Pillar/Post/Pier, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1910
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Portland
Services availability

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