$290,000
SOLD APR 16, 2025

157 Farwell St Lewiston, ME 04240

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,448 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$200 Per Sq Ft

2% Above List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Corner Lot

About This Home

As of April 2025

OPEN HOUSE SAT MARCH 15 10A TO 12P

4-bedroom, 2-bathroom in a prime location just minutes from I-95, this charming home offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Upon entering, you're greeted by a spacious living area with a cozy fireplace, great for relaxing with family and friends. The home features beautiful gardens in both the front and back yards, with a fenced backyard providing space for outdoor activities. A patio in the back is perfect for enjoying warm Maine evenings. Inside, you'll find plenty of storage space and a game room with a pool table, providing plenty of room for entertainment. One of the bedrooms includes built-ins, offering additional storage. The garage provides both parking and extra storage, while the proximity to all amenities ensures you're never far from what you need. With its spacious layout and inviting features, this home is a true gem. Town has property as one bathroom but second bathroom is located in unfinished basement area. Offer deadline of Monday, 3/17 at 5pm with a response by noon on Tuesday, 3/18.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melinda Cote

Fontaine Family-The Real Estate Leader Brokerage Phone: 207-784-3800 Listed on: 03/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Sara Merrill

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,697

Year Built

  • Built in 1947

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned NCA

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,448 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Sun or Florida Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 169
  • Assessor Parcel Number LEWI-000147-000000-000169

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,697

Year Built

Built in 1947

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: At Sabattus Street/Farwell Street intersection, go straight through onto Farwell Street. Turn left onto Goulet Street. 157 Farwell Street is on the corner of Goulet/Farwell. Driveway is on Goulet.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1448.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1947
  • Attribution Contact: 207-784-3800
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 196.82
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.23
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1448.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: 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 Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: 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
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: OPEN HOUSE SAT MARCH 15 10A TO 12P 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom in a prime location just minutes from I-95, this charming home offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience. Upon entering, you're greeted by a spacious living area with a cozy fireplace, great for relaxing with family and friends. The home features beautiful gardens in both the front and back yards, with a fenced backyard providing space for outdoor activities. A patio in the back is perfect for enjoying warm Maine evenings. Inside, you'll find plenty of storage space and a game room with a pool table, providing plenty of room for entertainment. One of the bedrooms includes built-ins, offering additional storage. The garage provides both parking and extra storage, while the proximity to all amenities ensures you're never far from what you need. With its spacious layout and inviting features, this home is a true gem. Town has property as one bathroom but second bathroom is located in unfinished basement area. Offer deadline of Monday, 3/17 at 5pm with a response by noon on Tuesday, 3/18.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • 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: Well Landscaped, Corner Lot, Level, Sidewalks, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Other, Baseboard
  • 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: 10018.8
  • Parcel #: LEWI-000147-000000-000169
  • Zoning: NCA

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2697.0
  • Tax Lot: 169
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 14, 2025
Closed on
Apr 16, 2025
Sold by
Gelinas Myolene A and Placide Woodlin
Bought by
Henderson Corey D and Leon Ashley
Seller's Agent
Melinda Cote
Fontaine Family-The Real Estate Leader
Buyer's Agent
Sara Merrill
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
List Price
$285,000
Sold Price
$290,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,000
1.75%
Views
29
Current Estimated Value
$297,846

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$7,846
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.26%
Original Mortgage
$284,747
Outstanding Balance
$282,961
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$14,885

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 27, 2022
Closed on
Dec 2, 2022
Sold by
Darby Emily
Bought by
Gelinas Myolene A and Placide Woodlin
Seller's Agent
Amanda Liguori
Meservier & Associates
Buyer's Agent
Tom Cole
Century 21 North East
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$251,000
Premium/Discount to List
$16,000
6.81%
Views
24

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$238,450
Interest Rate
6.95%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 15, 2016
Closed on
Dec 19, 2016
Sold by
Cusson Flora M Est and Spencer
Bought by
Darby Emily
Seller's Agent
Pat Long-Cressey
Fontaine Family-The Real Estate Leader
Buyer's Agent
Sue Meservier
Bean Group
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-20%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
16.70%
Original Mortgage
$95,000
Interest Rate
3.54%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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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 $290,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $290,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $251,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $251,000 None Available
Personal Reps Deed -- --
Personal Reps Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $284,747 FHA
Closed $284,747 FHA
Previous Owner $238,450 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $95,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Sold $290,000 +1.8% $200 / Sq Ft
03/17/2025 03/17/25 Pending -- -- --
03/14/2025 03/14/25 For Sale $285,000 +13.5% $197 / Sq Ft
12/02/2022 12/02/22 Sold $251,000 +6.8% $173 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/31/2022 10/31/22 Pending -- -- --
10/27/2022 10/27/22 For Sale $235,000 +135.0% $162 / Sq Ft
12/16/2016 12/16/16 Sold $100,000 -20.0% $63 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/07/2016 11/07/16 Pending -- -- --
06/15/2016 06/15/16 For Sale $125,000 -- $79 / 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
2025 $2,783 $84,900 $18,840 $66,060
2024 $2,697 $84,900 $18,840 $66,060
2023 $2,547 $84,900 $18,840 $66,060
2022 $2,365 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
2021 $2,345 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
2020 $2,379 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
2019 $2,399 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
2018 $2,379 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
2017 $2,325 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
2016 $2,285 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
2015 $2,271 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
2014 $2,206 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
2013 $2,194 $82,980 $18,840 $64,140
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1616186

Maine Listings

APN: LEWI-000147-000000-000169