$150,500
SOLD MAR 25, 2025

131 Forest Ave Orono, ME 04473

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,002 Sq Ft
0.46 Acres

Recently Sold

$150 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Orono Middle School Rated A
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of March 2025

This fixer-upper is in a dream location on a large lot in walking distance to downtown Orono, the University of Maine and local trails. With a detached garage, accessible ramp and single floor living it has great potential. The home has two bedrooms and 1 bath with a full unfinished basement. If you are looking for a great investment look no further! Come see this home today.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Schneider

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Brokerage Email: meganschneider@masiello.com Listed on: 03/10/2025

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jean Point Du Jour

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,183

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.46 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned MDR

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Ranch Style House
  • Cottage
  • Bungalow
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,002 Sq Ft Home
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Electric Range
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Crawl Space

Accessible Home Design

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Accessible Approach with Ramp

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Deck

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

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

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 022 / 003
  • Assessor Parcel Number ORON-019003-000000-000022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,183

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.46
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From downtown Orono take Forest Avenue West. The house is on the left #131.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1002.0
  • Architectural Style: Cottage, Cape, Bungalow, Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Attribution Contact: meganschneider@masiello.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.46
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1002.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Style:Bungalow: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Style:Cottage: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Basement:Sump Pump: Yes
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities:Ramped Main Level: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities 32 - 36 Inch Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors, Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Sump Pump, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Intown, Neighborhood
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 26

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 20037.6
  • Parcel #: ORON-019003-000000-000022
  • Zoning: MDR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3183.0
  • Tax Block: 003
  • Tax Book Number: 7447
  • Tax Lot: 022
  • Tax Map Number: 019
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 10, 2025
Closed on
Mar 25, 2025
Sold by
Koppenhofer Janet A Est and Battiato
Bought by
Rose Construction Llc
Seller's Agent
Megan Schneider
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Buyer's Agent
Jean Point Du Jour
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
List Price
$149,000
Sold Price
$150,500
Premium/Discount to List
$1,500
1.01%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.19%
Original Mortgage
$180,000
Outstanding Balance
$179,849
Interest Rate
6.87%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
-$24,920
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $180,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/11/2025 07/11/25 Pending -- -- --
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Price Changed $259,900 -1.9% $259 / Sq Ft
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Price Changed $264,900 -3.7% $264 / Sq Ft
06/02/2025 06/02/25 For Sale $275,000 +82.7% $274 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 Sold $150,500 +1.0% $150 / Sq Ft
03/10/2025 03/10/25 For Sale $149,000 -- $149 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $3,183 $149,100 $38,100 $111,000
2023 $3,171 $135,500 $34,600 $100,900
2022 $3,199 $134,400 $34,600 $99,800
2021 $3,192 $134,400 $34,600 $99,800
2020 $3,025 $107,700 $47,500 $60,200
2019 $2,849 $107,700 $47,500 $60,200
2018 $2,908 $107,700 $47,500 $60,200
2017 $2,800 $107,700 $47,500 $60,200
2016 $2,676 $107,700 $47,500 $60,200
2015 $2,628 $107,700 $47,500 $60,200
2014 $2,569 $107,700 $47,500 $60,200
2013 $2,499 $107,700 $47,500 $60,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1615746

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-019003-000000-000022