$435,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2025

151 Forest Ave Orono, ME 04473

4 Beds
2 Baths
2,157 Sq Ft
3.25 Acres

Recently Sold

$202 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Country Club
  • 3.25 Acre Lot
  • Orono Middle School Rated A-
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck

About This Home

As of June 2025

Charming 4BR/2BA Ranch in Orono, Maine - A True Gem! Nestled in the highly sought-after town of Orono, this lovingly maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch is ready for its next owner. One-level living at its finest, offering 3.25 acres of space that's perfect for gardening, outdoor games, and endless possibilities. This property also abuts the Orono Land Trust giving access to trails and allowing no-one to build on this abutting land. Enjoy the convenience of a 2-car detached garage, and rest easy knowing this home has been owned by the same family since 1978, showcasing a true sense of care and pride of ownership. This home features a bright and open floorplan that flows seamlessly from the spacious living room to the dining area and sunroom, making it ideal for entertaining family and friends. Location, Location, Location! Close to the University of Maine, schools, local amenities, and major highway, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful rural living with the convenience of being just minutes away from everything you need. Don't miss your chance to own this wonderful property in one of the most desirable towns in Maine!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carol Brooks

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co. Listed on: 04/18/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Dana Stivers

Portside Real Estate Group

Portside Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,022

Year Built

  • Built in 1957

Lot Details

  • 3.25 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Slab Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,157 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Heated Sun or Florida Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Crawl Space
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Solid Surface Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Bedroom Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Property is near golf course

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 002
  • Assessor Parcel Number ORON-019000-000000-000002

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Near Conservation Area

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,022

Year Built

Built in 1957

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.25
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Rte 2 Orono, turn left onto Forest Ave. #151 on left. Sign on Property
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2157.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Insulated Foundation
  • Year Built: 1957
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 197.96
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 3.25
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2157.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Suite6: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Suite17: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Basement:Slab2: Yes
  • Room Features:Skylight32: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Room Features:Cathedral Ceiling29: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities:Level Entry: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Location:Abuts Conservation: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Informal: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Four-Season: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Built-Ins15: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Skylight8: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Heated2: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Charming 4BR/2BA Ranch in Orono, Maine - A True Gem! Nestled in the highly sought-after town of Orono, this lovingly maintained 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom ranch is ready for its next owner. One-level living at its finest, offering 3.25 acres of space that's perfect for gardening, outdoor games, and endless possibilities. This property also abuts the Orono Land Trust giving access to trails and allowing no-one to build on this abutting land. Enjoy the convenience of a 2-car detached garage, and rest easy knowing this home has been owned by the same family since 1978, showcasing a true sense of care and pride of ownership. This home features a bright and open floorplan that flows seamlessly from the spacious living room to the dining area and sunroom, making it ideal for entertaining family and friends. Location, Location, Location! Close to the University of Maine, schools, local amenities, and major highway, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful rural living with the convenience of being just minutes away from everything you need. Don't miss your chance to own this wonderful property in one of the most desirable towns in Maine!
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Door Features Storm Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry
  • Has Basement: Crawl Space, Not Applicable
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Other, Pantry, Shower, Storage
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Well, Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 141570.0
  • Parcel #: ORON-019000-000000-000002
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6022.0
  • Tax Lot: 002
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2025
Closed on
Jun 30, 2025
Sold by
Mcdonough John J and Mcdonough Claire L
Bought by
Lash Patricia J
Seller's Agent
Carol Brooks
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Buyer's Agent
Dana Stivers
Portside Real Estate Group
List Price
$427,000
Sold Price
$435,000
Premium/Discount to List
$8,000
1.87%
Views
10
Current Estimated Value
$439,717

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$4,717
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.98%
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
Warranty Deed $450,000 --
Warranty Deed $450,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Sold $435,000 +1.9% $202 / Sq Ft
04/19/2025 04/19/25 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2025 04/18/25 For Sale $427,000 -- $198 / 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 $6,023 $282,100 $53,300 $228,800
2023 $6,002 $256,500 $48,500 $208,000
2022 $6,105 $256,500 $48,500 $208,000
2021 $6,092 $256,500 $48,500 $208,000
2020 $5,941 $211,500 $70,300 $141,200
2019 $5,594 $211,500 $70,300 $141,200
2018 $5,711 $211,500 $70,300 $141,200
2017 $5,499 $211,500 $70,300 $141,200
2016 $5,256 $211,500 $70,300 $141,200
2015 $5,161 $211,500 $70,300 $141,200
2014 $5,044 $211,500 $70,300 $141,200
2013 $4,907 $211,500 $70,300 $141,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1619443

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-019000-000000-000002