Have you been longing for a lifestyle home centered in a vibrant community just steps beyond your front door? Welcome to 166 Hartley Street nestled in the heart of Deering Center! This 1930 Colonial Revival home offers a blend of timeless architecture and modern comforts. Showcasing a prominent brick chimney and covered arched entry, this four-bedroom home will steal your heart! The welcoming foyer leads to a nice circular flow where you'll find french doors opening to a fireplaced Living Room and a large Dining Room each boasting period built-ins. A sundrenched sunroom is a delightful extension creating bright and airy space. The dine-in kitchen opens to a sunken Family Room overlooking a backyard patio for outdoor enjoyment! A guest powder room completes the first floor. An open staircase leads to 4 corner bedrooms and a full bath on the second level. The third level is accesed by a full staircase to open attic space - imagine the possibilities! A finished bonus room can be found in the basement - ideal for a home office, gym or game room. The attached garage has direct access to the home and it features a lofted space above with triple windows.
Lovingly maintained by current owners over the past 39 years, this home sits on a manicured lot with lawn and gardens. Benefit from the upgraded Buderus FHW heating system; appreciate the low maintenance vinyl siding and tilt-in windows while embracing the original charm!
Take a stroll in any direction to enjoy award winning bakeries, Noble BBQ & Pizzeria, Pat's Meat Market, coffee shops, library, community gardens and miles of nature trails just across the street at Baxter Woods and Evergreen Trails! Mere steps to the UNE Campus and Deering neighborhood schools grades K-12 all on same Avenue! This is such a wonderful opportunity to love where you live!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 207-773-1990 Listed on: 07/23/2025
$679,000
Established in Portland's highly sought after Back Cove neighborhood, this delightful 1955 Cape style home offers a timeless aesthetic with thoughtful updates throughout. From the moment you enter the home, you'll appreciate the inviting atmosphere, complete with classic built-ins and a comfortable, easy-going layout. The main level features a living room with a gas fireplace equipped with a gas
David Banks RE/MAX By The Bay
$699,000
Located in one of Portland's most vibrant neighborhoods, this classic Cape-style home blends vintage charm with serious potential. From the street, it exudes warmth, but it's the oversized, beautifully landscaped lot and versatile layout that truly set it apart. A single car garage is neatly connected to the house by a breezeway — a sunny, flexible space ready to become your cozy reading nook,
David Banks RE/MAX By The Bay
$825,000
Lovely Deering Center Home with Apartment: Bask in the convenience of living in a vibrant neighborhood with an array of shops, restaurants, and educational/cultural offerings for all ages. The entry foyer of the main home boasts a handsome staircase and leads to bright, spacious rooms with high ceilings and gleaming hardwood. The first floor features a large Kitchen, walk-in pantry, formal LR,
Susan Lessard Portside Real Estate Group
$599,900
Just listed! This completely renovated New Englander is the perfect blend of historic/charming details and modern updates, offering a discerning buyer a move-in ready home! Located in the desirable Deering Center area walkable to UNE, Baxter Woods Park and Forest Ave amenities. Step inside the sunny kitchen, with new hardwood floors, cabinets, butcher block counters, and updated light fixtures.
Heather Mayer Portside Real Estate Group
$645,000
This beautifully maintained Dutch Colonial blends classic architectural charm with thoughtful updates and preserved period details. Set on a generous lot, this spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers flexible living with a detached 3+ car garage and ample off-street parking. Step inside to discover a sun-filled first floor featuring an updated kitchen, a dining room, a front-to-back living room
Karen Thompson Portside Real Estate Group
$695,000
Charming Updated Colonial in Deering Center / Rosemont.This beautifully renovated Four Square Colonial blends timeless character with modern updates in one of Portland's most desirable neighborhoods. Original details like a classic brick fireplace, sunroom nook, and refinished hardwood floors pair seamlessly with today's comforts, including a stylishly updated kitchen with granite
Craig Miller Portside Real Estate Group
$799,999
Modernized 3 bedroom 2 bathroom home located in a desirable Back Cove neighborhood! Enjoy everything this house has to offer. The first floor has been updated and includes an open concept kitchen, dining, living room, renovated bathroom and 3 bedrooms. Listed just in time to enjoy summer from your rejuvenated fenced in back yard and patio. Best of all walk to your favorite neighborhood
Christopher Bernard Real Broker
$700,000
Set in the heart of Back Cove—a well-loved and well-established Portland neighborhood—this thoughtfully updated Cape offers the perfect balance of comfort, style, and convenience. With three bedrooms and two full baths, including a main-level bedroom ideal for guests or flexible living, this home is a rare opportunity to enjoy turnkey comfort.Inside, newly installed hardwood floors bring
Scott Townsend Keller Williams Realty
$659,000
Tucked into one of Portland's most desirable neighborhoods, this bright and updated Cape offers the kind of lifestyle that makes people stay put for decades. It's the kind of neighborhood where neighbors still wave and front steps double as social spaces. The kind of place where community isn't just a buzzword, it's a daily reality. Inside, the layout is thoughtfully scaled: three bedrooms
Jeremy Lock Waypoint Brokers Collective
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | $300,000 | Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan | |
| Closed | $125,000 | Unknown | |
| Closed | $100,000 | Unknown |
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2025 08/20/25 | Sold | $777,000 | -0.2% | $309 / Sq Ft |
| 07/29/2025 07/29/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 07/23/2025 07/23/25 | For Sale | $778,500 | -- | $310 / Sq Ft |
| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,852 | $523,100 | $91,700 | $431,400 |
| 2023 | $7,538 | $523,100 | $91,700 | $431,400 |
| 2022 | $7,119 | $523,100 | $91,700 | $431,400 |
| 2021 | $6,795 | $523,100 | $91,700 | $431,400 |
| 2020 | $6,601 | $283,200 | $86,200 | $197,000 |
| 2019 | $6,601 | $283,200 | $86,200 | $197,000 |
| 2018 | $6,366 | $283,200 | $86,200 | $197,000 |
| 2017 | $6,131 | $283,200 | $86,200 | $197,000 |
| 2016 | $5,978 | $283,200 | $86,200 | $197,000 |
| 2015 | $5,842 | $283,200 | $86,200 | $197,000 |
| 2014 | $5,664 | $283,200 | $86,200 | $197,000 |
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Seller's Agent in 2025
Jane Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
(207) 415-5266
3 in this area
69 Total Sales
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Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025
Garry Smith
Coldwell Banker Realty
(207) 838-2166
1 in this area
57 Total Sales
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Nova Tower
Waypoint Brokers Collective
(917) 653-2989
4 in this area
76 Total Sales
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1631315
APN: PTLD-000135-000000-C002001
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