553 Sawyer Street
South Portland Meetinghouse Hill
Charming 2 Bedroom + Office Space Home on a Large Corner Lot
Location, location! This classic three-bedroom home sits on a spacious corner lot in South Portland's highly desirable Meetinghouse Hill neighborhood. Enjoy a perfect balance of privacy and convenience, where beaches, restaurants, shops, and parks are all just minutes away.
Walk or bike to Willard Beach, Bug Light Park, Scratch Baking Co., The Cookie Jar, David's 388, Leluco Bistro, and two live theaters. Easy access to public transportation and the Southern Maine Community College campus makes this one of the most walkable and welcoming areas in Greater Portland.
Inside, the home is filled with sunlight and classic New England charm. A bright three-season sunroom captures morning light, while a mudroom off the driveway adds everyday convenience. The living room features a natural gas fireplace insert, and the home has three heating zones for comfort throughout the seasons.
Other features include:
Built-in china cabinet in the dining room
Bathroom with walk-in closet
Large, clean basement with outside access
Expansive attic offering storage or future potential
Beautifully landscaped yard with privacy hedges, mature plantings, and a wall of lilacs
Experience the best of South Portland's coastal lifestyle in a friendly, walkable neighborhood.
No smoking. Small pet may be considered with additional deposits and fees.
Tenant pays utilities. Oil Heat and Hot Water. Water, Sewer. Internet. Natural Gas for Fireplace Insert
Minimum one-year lease.
Policy & Procedure
To qualify for rental housing with Apartment Locator, LLC / Johnson Realty you must meet the following requirements and criteria. You must provide information truthfully and to the best of your ability.
RENTAL HISTORY: You must have at least two (2) complete years of satisfactory rental history and have been named on a lease. Rental payments were made in a timely manner, there are no evictions, and your security deposit was returned. There were no extraneous noise, behavior, or conduct complaints.
INCOME: Proof of income must be a current, verifiable document. Income must be sufficient enough to pay the monthly rent plus other expenses including utilities. (Typically housing expenses are 36% of household income.)
CREDIT HISTORY: A report of your credit history may be required to apply for housing. Amount of indebtedness, payment history, bankruptcies, and judgments need to be in satisfactory condition.
BACKGROUND CHECK: A history of criminal activity, sex offender registry, violent crimes, and drug activity may be used as disqualifying factors. Any other history that compromises the health, safety, or peaceful enjoyment of others is also a disqualifying factor.
FALSE STATEMENTS: Statements made with intent to deceive will disqualify an applicant for housing.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be at the age of 18 and have valid identification in order to apply for housing.
Rental Application Process
Submit a rental application containing the required information.
Enclose or attach a non-refundable application fee of $25.00 payable to Apartment Locator, LLC
Enclose or attach any impertinent information such as pay stubs, letters of reference etc.
Sign the application authorizing and accepting the guidelines described on the application
Once we received your completed application
Apartment Locator, LLC will review your application and verify the information you have submitted.
Rental History
Income verification
Background check
Employment verification
Credit report
House for rent
Accepts Zillow applications
$2,895/mo
553 Sawyer St, South Portland, ME 04106
2beds
1,512sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Single family residence
Available now
Cats, small dogs OK
In unit laundry
Off street parking
Baseboard, fireplace
What's special
Natural gas fireplace insertNew england charmBeautifully landscaped yardClassic three-bedroom homeFilled with sunlightBright three-season sunroomThree heating zones
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 04, 2025 at 11:53am
Travel times
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Baseboard, Fireplace
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: In Unit
Features
- Walk In Closet
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 1,512 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Off Street
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Exterior features: 3 Season Room, Heating system: Baseboard, Walk In Closet
Details
- Parcel number: SPORM013L335
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: South Portland
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 1 Year
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 11/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,895$2/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Sold | $525,000$347/sqft |
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| 9/11/2025 | Contingent | $525,000$347/sqft |
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| 8/29/2025 | Price change | $525,000-2.6%$347/sqft |
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| 8/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $539,000-6.3%$356/sqft |
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