$325,000
SOLD DEC 15, 2023

159 S Union Rd Union, ME 04862

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,620 Sq Ft
1.4 Acres

Recently Sold

$201 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • No HOA
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room
  • Eat-In Kitchen

About This Home

As of December 2023

Adorable red, 4 bed, 2 bath 1950's cape with a ground level in-law apartment and walking distance to the Union Common. This classic house has an updated kitchen, first floor laundry, entertaining deck, newer septic, and a walk out basement apartment perfect for visiting guests or for family. Set just outside of the Union Common area, the property is moments to local restaurants, grocery stores, and twenty minutes to Rockland and Camden. This place is a must see!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Rachael Umstead

Lone Pine Real Estate Company Brokerage Email: rachael@lonepinere.com Listed on: 10/19/2023

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Goodman

Cates Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,674

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 1.4 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Rural

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Pellet Stove burns compressed wood to generate heat
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 15
  • Assessor Parcel Number UNNN-000006-000000-000015

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,674

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.4
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From 17 take 131 South toward Warren - Property is on the right just past the Thompson Community Center.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1080.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Attribution Contact: rachael@lonepinere.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 1.4
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1080.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 540.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Amenities:In-Law Apartment: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Pellets: Yes
  • Bonus Room Amenities:Heat Stove13: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 540.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: In-Law Floorplan
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded, Rural
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Other, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 40/MSAD 40

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 60984.0
  • Parcel #: UNNN-000006-000000-000015
  • Zoning: Rural

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2674.0
  • Tax Book Number: 5417
  • Tax Lot: 15
  • Tax Map Number: 6
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 19, 2023
Closed on
Dec 15, 2023
Sold by
Frankenhauser Marian
Bought by
Brandes Blake E and Brandes Patience
Seller's Agent
Rachael Umstead
Lone Pine Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Beth Goodman
Cates Real Estate
List Price
$325,000
Sold Price
$325,000
Current Estimated Value
$365,171

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$40,171
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.68%
Original Mortgage
$325,000
Interest Rate
7.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2019
Closed on
May 22, 2019
Sold by
Gammon Jeremy L
Bought by
Frankenhauser Marian
Seller's Agent
Rebecca Lowe
Cates Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Rachael Umstead
Lone Pine Real Estate Company
List Price
$189,000
Sold Price
$178,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,000
-5.82%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.08%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 15, 2013
Sold by
Gammon Martin and Gammon Cindy S
Bought by
Gammon Jeremy L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$132,683
Interest Rate
4.53%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $326,186 VA
Closed $325,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $35,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $132,683 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/15/2023 12/15/23 Sold $325,000 0.0% $201 / Sq Ft
10/25/2023 10/25/23 Pending -- -- --
10/19/2023 10/19/23 For Sale $325,000 +82.6% $201 / Sq Ft
05/22/2019 05/22/19 Sold $178,000 -5.8% $110 / Sq Ft
04/25/2019 04/25/19 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2019 04/19/19 For Sale $189,000 -- $117 / 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 $3,108 $180,700 $60,600 $120,100
2023 $2,801 $180,700 $60,600 $120,100
2022 $2,674 $180,700 $60,600 $120,100
2021 $2,270 $125,400 $50,600 $74,800
2020 $2,257 $125,400 $50,600 $74,800
2019 $2,295 $125,400 $50,600 $74,800
2018 $2,232 $125,400 $50,600 $74,800
2017 $1,981 $125,400 $50,600 $74,800
2016 $1,896 $112,200 $50,600 $61,600
2015 $1,818 $112,200 $50,600 $61,600
2014 $1,784 $112,200 $50,600 $61,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1574922

Maine Listings

APN: UNNN-000006-000000-000015