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$2,524 - $2,550 / Month

537 Congress St

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Portland, ME 04101

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Beds Baths Average SF
1 Bedroom 1 Bedroom 1 Br 1.5 Baths 1.5 Baths 1.5 Ba 1,741 SF
2 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 2 Br 2 Baths 2 Baths 2 Ba 1,237 SF

Fees and Policies

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Details

Utilities Included

  • Sewer

Lease Options

  • 0 - 12 Month Leases

Property Information

  • 17 units
  • Furnished Units Available

About 537 Congress St Portland, ME 04101

An authentic landmark, listed on the National Register of historic places, the J.B. Brown building is located at 537 Congress Street. Built in the Queen Ann style, features include asymmetrical facade, irregular surface texture, elaborately decorated gables, and buttresses. Over 60,000 SF of office, retail space, and residential condos, are divided on five floors. Situated in the heart of Downtown Portland This is a one bedroom, one bath plus office. The living room is finished with wood floors, high ceilings, and over-sized windows that provide fantastic sunlight into the unit. This is an open concept kitchen with granite counter tops and new appliances. Large walk-in closet and separate study is also included. Surface parking is available at an additional $135 per month. This is a non-smoking building. Sorry, no pets. Tenant pays gas heat, hot water, electricity and parking if needed.

537 Congress St is a condo located in Cumberland County and the 04101 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Portland Public Schools attendance zone.

Condo Features

Washer/Dryer

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

Hardwood Floors

  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Crown Molding
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Furnished
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
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Neighborhood

Center City Portland refers to the urban core of Downtown Portland, roughly stretching along Congress Street from State Street in the west to Franklin Street in the east. Residents enjoy a wide variety of apartments and condos available for rent in this vibrant, walkable part of town. Renting in Center City Portland also affords many residents walkable access to some of Portland’s most exciting amenities, including the Portland Museum of Art, State Theatre, and Monument Square, among many others.

Center City Portland offers plenty of eclectic restaurants, coffeehouses, art galleries, and museums to explore. Residents often choose to live in this part of town due to the area’s bustling atmosphere and remarkable convenience. A slew of offices are located in the area, affording many residents exceptionally short commute times.

Learn more about living in City Center 

Below are rent ranges for similar nearby apartments

Beds Average Size Lowest Typical Premium
Studio Studio Studio 425 Sq Ft $1,658 $2,133 $2,354
1 Bed 1 Bed 1 Bed 603-604 Sq Ft $1,757 $2,595 $3,375
2 Beds 2 Beds 2 Beds 1120 Sq Ft $2,000 $3,928 $9,475
3 Beds 3 Beds 3 Beds 1437-1495 Sq Ft $2,600 $6,706 $17,500
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ceiling Fans
  • Smoke Free
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Island Kitchen
  • Kitchen
  • Instant Hot Water
  • Hardwood Floors
  • High Ceilings
  • Basement
  • Office
  • Crown Molding
  • Walk-In Closets
  • Furnished
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Elevator
Expenses
Recurring
Unassigned Garage Parking $180
Utilities Included
Sewer Included
Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Univ. Southern Maine,Portland
Walk: 20 min 1.1 mi
Southern Maine Comm. Coll.
Drive: 8 min 3.7 mi
Univ. Southern Maine, Gorham
Drive: 20 min 11.5 mi
University of New England
Drive: 32 min 22.1 mi
537 Congress St is within 20 minutes or 1.1 miles from Univ. Southern Maine,Portland. It is also near Southern Maine Comm. Coll. and Univ. Southern Maine, Gorham.
Schools
Howard C Reiche Community School
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
427 Students
Attendance Zone
King Middle School
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
453 Students
Attendance Zone
Portland High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
952 Students
Attendance Zone
Deering High School
Public High School
Grades 9-12
750 Students
Attendance Zone
East School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades 5 & 7-8
Nearby
Cathedral School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
Nearby
Sonlight Christian School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades 3-4, 6-9 & 12
Nearby
Waynflete School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades PK-12
567 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

537 Congress St is near Portland International Jetport, located 4.0 miles or 9 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Portland
Drive: 4 min 1.9 mi
Old Orchard Beach Amtrak
Drive: 24 min 16.4 mi
Freeport Amtrak Station
Drive: 23 min 17.4 mi
Saco Amtrak Station
Drive: 24 min 17.6 mi
Brunswick Amtrak Station
Drive: 35 min 26.6 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Portland International Jetport
 Drive: 9 min 4.0 mi

Walkability Near 537 Congress St Portland, ME 04101

Walker's Paradise
99
Walk Score®
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Good Transit
53
Transit Score®
Out of 100
The area around this property has good transit with many nearby transportation options.
Very Bikeable
84
Bike Score®
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
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Soundscore™
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Points of Interest

Time and distance from 537 Congress St.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Century Plaza
Walk: 10 min 0.5 mi
Congress Plaza
Walk: 12 min 0.7 mi
Hannaford Plaza
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
537 Congress St has 3 shopping centers within 0.8 mile, which is about a 15-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
 Walk: 3 min 0.2 mi
Gulf of Maine Research Institute
 Walk: 14 min 0.7 mi
Portland Observatory
 Walk: 19 min 1.0 mi
Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad
 Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Southworth Planetarium
 Drive: 2 min 1.3 mi
537 Congress St has 5 parks within 1.3 miles, including Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, and Portland Observatory.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Northern Light Mercy Hospital
Walk: 9 min 0.5 mi
Maine Medical Center
Walk: 16 min 0.8 mi
Spring Harbor Hospital
Drive: 8 min 4.5 mi
537 Congress St has 3 hospitals within 4.5 miles, the nearest is Northern Light Mercy Hospital which is 0.5 mile away and a 9 minute walk.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
South Portland Coast Guard Base
Drive: 7 min 3.2 mi
Brunswick Naval Air Station
Drive: 43 min 33.3 mi
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
Drive: 63 min 50.9 mi
537 Congress St has 3 military bases within 50.9 miles, the nearest is South Portland Coast Guard Base which is 3.2 miles away and a 7 minute drive.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Which floor plans are available, and what are the price ranges?

537 Congress St Portland, ME 04101 has one to two bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,524/mo. to $2,550/mo.

Can I see a model or tour available condos at 537 Congress St Portland, ME 04101?

Yes, to view the floor plan in person, please schedule a personal tour.

What neighborhood is the property located in?

537 Congress St Portland, ME 04101 is in City Center in the city of Portland. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 0.8 mile of the property. Five parks are within 1.3 miles, including Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, and Portland Observatory.

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