INTRO: Charming, unfurnished one bedroom / one bathroom loft style apartment available soon (January 15, 2025) on the Portland Peninsula. This is a rare vacancy in a quiet, professional, secure, locally-owned vintage triple-decker, high atop Munjoy... Hill in Portland's eclectic East End.

FEATURES: Old world and modern features abound throughout this unique, well-kept three-unit building, included on the Munjoy Hill Historic Registry. Originally built in 1860, this completely updated, unfurnished top floor loft apartment (approximately 825 square feet) is spread over two floors (second and third). Highlights include a nicely renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances (including electric stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and in-unit washer and dryer), heat pump heating and air conditioning (plus full spray foam insulation!), ceiling fans, dual-paned windows and two skylights (with views!), new window treatments, built-in bookshelves in every room, large bedroom closet, refinished hardwood floors, and views of trees and gardens and the Portland Observatory!

Small, shared side yard included.

Reserved basement storage cage available.

Reserved off-street parking available.
Entire exterior of house also scheduled to be repainted next summer.
NEIGHBORHOOD: All of Munjoy Hill's neighborhood amenities are steps away -- restaurants and coffee/tea houses (Belville Bakery, etc.), neighborhood markets (Hilltop Superette, Rosemont Bakery, etc.), Portland Observatory, St. Lawrence Arts Center, North Street Community Garden, etc. Stroll down to the ocean and all the natural beauty offered on the Eastern Prom -- epic Casco Bay views, East End Beach, public boat ramp, sailing and kayaking, tennis courts, parks, walking / jogging / ride trails, etc.

Just an easy walk down the hill is Washington Avenue's trendy new "Restaurant Row," along with the up-and-coming Bayside Neighborhood and its restaurants and micro-breweries (Terlingua, Rising Tide, Austin Street, Tandem Coffee, etc.). And just a little further down the hill are the Old Port and all downtown Portland amenities -- charming cobblestone streets, more award-winning restaurants and pubs and micro-breweries, theaters, health clubs, music venues, minor league professional sports options (Sea Dogs, Celtics, Mariners, Hearts o' Pine), Whole Foods Market, Trader Joe's, the upcoming waterfront marina complex, both campuses of Northeastern U's Roux Institute (current and upcoming new), USM, local hospitals, Back Cove, walking and biking trails, etc.

TRANSPO: In addition to reserved off street parking at 18 North, street parking in the neighborhood is also free and plentiful (no permits required). Nearby public transportation options also abound -- Uber/Lyft, local bus lines, DownEaster train/bus station to Boston, Portland Jetport (PWM), Portland Ferry Terminal to all Casco Bay Islands, and I-295 north and south.

SUMMARY: Unfurnished space. 12-month lease. Available January 15/2025. Excellent credit scores, employment, and housing references a must. No smoking (of any kind). No dogs (of any kind). Single, well-behaved cat considered. Local owner pays cold water, common area electricity (all on motion sensors and dusk/dawn sensors), and landscaping and snow maintenance. Tenant pays heat (dual paned windows, full spray foam insulation, heat pump heating and air conditioning) and cable/wifi (if elected). In person showings by appointment only. PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB CURRENT RESIDENTS OF 18 NORTH, THANKS!

AND FINALLY: Please write us with any questions about our locally-owned third floor space, and/or to request in-person tour (by appointment). And given Munjoy Hill's high demand and limited supply for unfurnished rentals, please make best use of everyone's time and share a little about yourself (including your family or anyone else potentially sharing space with you), where you work (or work from home), hobbies and interests, and other basic tenancy qualifications. Thanks very much! Read More