12 Smith ST Portland, ME 04101
3 Baths
2,861 SqFt
UPDATED:
Key Details
Property Type Multi-Family
Listing Status Active
Square Footage 2,861 sqft
Subdivision East Bayside
MLS Listing ID 1657676
Style New Englander
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N No
Abv Grd Liv Area 2,861
Year Built 1900
Annual Tax Amount $10,130
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 3,920 Sqft
Acres 0.09
Source Maine Listings
Land Area 2861
Property Description
Directly across from LB Kitchen and adjacent to Print: A Bookstore, and moments from the Portland Food Co-op, Inner Washington Avenue, East Bayside, India Street, the Old Port, downtown, and Portland Foreside, this is a complete urban lifestyle where a car is optional.
The property includes 4-5 deeded off-street parking spaces--an exceptionally rare asset in this neighborhood.
Currently configured as three units (one per floor) with separate utilities, the building offers flexibility for investors or owner-occupants. The first floor is vacant and ready for immediate occupancy--ideal for a live/work setup, boutique storefront, studio, or residence with income above. Located within the India Street Form-Based Code (IS-FBC), the property allows a wide range of uses including residential, retail, office, and hospitality, creating a unique opportunity to combine business and living.
Originally built as a single-family home, it retains architectural charm including an arched entry hood with Italianate brackets, scrollwork, dentils, and corbelled brick lintels and sills. Inside, high tin ceilings on the first floor and open exposure on both sides bring in natural light and air flow. Jotul stoves add warmth and character.
A sun-filled side patio offers inviting outdoor space. The property overlooks a beautiful garden setting, sits next to a neighborhood playground, and is moments from Back Cove and the waterfront--offering easy access to walking, biking, gyms, yoga, and more.
Potentially eligible for Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credits, 12 Smith Street offers a compelling blend of lifestyle, flexibility, and opportunity.
Location
State ME
County Cumberland
Zoning IS-FBC
Rooms
Basement Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior
Interior Features 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Other, Shower, Storage
Heating Space Heater, Baseboard
Cooling None
Flooring Wood, Vinyl
Equipment Internet Access Available, Cable
Laundry Washer Hookup
Exterior
Parking Features Assigned, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street
Fence Fenced
Utilities Available 1
View Y/N No
Roof Type Fiberglass,Pitched,Shingle
Street Surface Paved
Porch Patio
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Sidewalks, Historic District, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood, Near Public Transit, Near Railroad
Story 3
Foundation Granite
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style New Englander
Structure Type Brick,Masonry
Schools
School District Portland Public Schools
Others
Restrictions Unknown
Energy Description Gas Natural, Electric
