$189,500

116 Center St van Buren, ME 04785

Estimated payment $1,075/month

Total Views 12,024
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,519 Sq Ft
$125 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA

About This Home

Dreaming of a self-sustaining life in Maine? Discover this income-generating gem minutes from St. Johns River near the Canadian border, and close to town amenities. Lovingly maintained for over 60 years, it features a 3-bedroom, 1-bath main house and an upstairs apartment with a private entrance, 1 bedroom, and 1 bath. The renovated apartment boasts new flooring, fresh paint, updated electrical, and appliances, generating $755/month from a grade-A tenant.

This turnkey investment offers endless possibilities: 100% income-producing or live in the main house while renting the apartment. Enjoy weekend getaways to Portland, Kennebunkport, Bar Harbor, Bangor, and Old Town. Revel in world-class fishing, hunting, and skiing, nestled on a tranquil dead-end street by Violette Stream.

Close to ATV/snowmobile trails, a boat ramp, library, and more, with affordable utilities. Contact Robert for a showing. Offers accepted until November. Investors welcome!

Listing Agent

David White

OwnerEntry.com Listed on: 05/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,130

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
  • Open Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,519 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • River Nearby

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 53
  • Assessor Parcel Number VANB-000016-000000-000053

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,130

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Active
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1519.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 124.75
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.12
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1519.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Dreaming of a self-sustaining life in Maine? Discover this income-generating gem minutes from St. Johns River near the Canadian border, and close to town amenities. Lovingly maintained for over 60 years, it features a 3-bedroom, 1-bath main house and an upstairs apartment with a private entrance, 1 bedroom, and 1 bath. The renovated apartment boasts new flooring, fresh paint, updated electrical, and appliances, generating $755/month from a grade-A tenant. This turnkey investment offers endless possibilities: 100% income-producing or live in the main house while renting the apartment. Enjoy weekend getaways to Portland, Kennebunkport, Bar Harbor, Bangor, and Old Town. Revel in world-class fishing, hunting, and skiing, nestled on a tranquil dead-end street by Violette Stream. Close to ATV/snowmobile trails, a boat ramp, library, and more, with affordable utilities. Contact Robert for a showing. Offers accepted until November. Investors welcome!
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Composition, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Detached

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 5227.2
  • Parcel #: VANB-000016-000000-000053
  • Zoning: r

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1130.0
  • Tax Lot: 53
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Tax History

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 $1,130 $55,100 $3,600 $51,500
2023 $1,130 $55,100 $3,600 $51,500
2022 $1,143 $55,100 $3,600 $51,500
2021 $1,143 $55,100 $3,600 $51,500
2020 $1,226 $55,100 $3,600 $51,500
2019 $1,060 $38,200 $1,300 $36,900
2018 $1,060 $38,200 $1,300 $36,900
2017 $1,131 $39,700 $2,800 $36,900
2016 $1,062 $39,700 $2,800 $36,900
2015 $1,052 $39,700 $2,800 $36,900
2014 $963 $39,700 $2,800 $36,900
2013 $1,002 $39,700 $2,800 $36,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/07/2025 05/07/25 For Sale $189,500 +59.2% $125 / Sq Ft
11/04/2024 11/04/24 For Sale $119,000 +7.7% $78 / Sq Ft
10/31/2024 10/31/24 Sold $110,500 0.0% $73 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/05/2024 10/05/24 Off Market $110,500 -- --
09/19/2024 09/19/24 Pending -- -- --
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Price Changed $119,000 -4.8% $78 / Sq Ft
06/25/2024 06/25/24 Price Changed $125,000 -7.4% $82 / Sq Ft
04/06/2024 04/06/24 For Sale $135,000 -- $89 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $108,498 FHA
Closed $108,498 FHA
Source: Public Records

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1621786

Maine Listings

APN: VANB-000016-000000-000053