NOT LISTED FOR SALE

17 Margin St Orono, ME 04473

Estimated Value: $254,138 - $287,000

5 Beds
2 Baths
2,088 Sq Ft
$130/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 19, 2018

Last sale price $157,500 $75 Per Sq Ft

Est. 73% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,709/month

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 130 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Nearby
  • Deck
  • Orono Middle School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of December 2018

Whether you are an investor or owner occupant buyer this ORONO duplex is a must see! This property features spacious apartments with a 2 bedroom unit on the 1st floor and a 3 bedroom unit on the 2nd floor. From the inviting front porch to the gleaming hardwood floors and sunny rooms you'll find lots of appeal in this home. Featuring a modern kitchen and updated bathroom the upstairs apartment is a perfect owner occupied option while the rent downstairs helps cover your expenses. Ideal location offers quiet riverfront enjoyment on your very own waterfront parcel. The bonus lot across the street features a level yard overlooking the river with firepit set up for the perfect hang out spot. You'll also be within quick walking distance of the new Orono Brewing Company brewery and tasting room. If you are looking for a well maintained property with a fantastic rental history, this is the one!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tara Roy

Realty of Maine Listed on: 10/25/2018

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Henry

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Property Details

Home Type

  • Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,260

Year Built

  • Built in 1920

Lot Details

  • 0.7 Acre Lot
  • 130 Feet of Waterfront
  • River Front
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Gravel Driveway

Property Views

  • Water
  • Scenic Vista

Home Design

  • Duplex
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System

Interior Spaces

  • 2,088 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Laundry on main level

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • River Nearby
  • Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 2 Units

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 53 & 37
  • Assessor Parcel Number 1483

Property Details

Home Type

Multi-Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,260

Year Built

Built in 1920

Lot Details

0.7 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Prop. Type: Residential Income
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot River
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Main St, Orono to Harrison Ave. Slight right onto Margin St. Duplex on right, waterfront lot on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2088.0
  • Architectural Style: Duplex, Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1920
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 76.58
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.7
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2088.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: Yes
  • Water Info:Water View2: Yes
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 2nd Floor: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Property Information:Number of Units: 2
  • Building Info:_pound_ Stories2: 2
  • Foundation Materials:Block3: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Style:Duplex: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount -: 130.0
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned -: 130.0
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • View:Scenic: Yes
  • Water Info:Island3: No
  • Equipment:Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: MultiFamily
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Laminate, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Full Basement: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Intown, Near Town
  • View: Scenic
  • Waterfront Features: River
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached, Storage

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 30492.0
  • Parcel #: 1483
  • Zoning: MDR

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units Total: 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2260.0
  • Tax Lot: 53 & 37
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2025
Sold by
Hildebrand Emily and Hildebrand James
Bought by
Houses What Llc
Current Estimated Value
$272,035

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 25, 2018
Closed on
Dec 15, 2018
Sold by
Smart Gary W and Smart Diane
Bought by
Hildebrand Emily and Hildebrand James
Seller's Agent
Tara Roy
Realty of Maine
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Henry
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
List Price
$159,900
Sold Price
$157,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$2,400
-1.5%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.85%
Original Mortgage
$126,000
Interest Rate
4.9%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 9, 2005
Sold by
Leclair L
Bought by
Smart Gary W and Smart Diane

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$113,600
Interest Rate
5.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records
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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Houses What Llc -- --
Hildebrand Emily -- --
Smart Gary W -- --
Smart Gary W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Hildebrand Emily $126,000
Previous Owner Smart Gary W $113,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/19/2018 12/19/18 Sold $157,500 -1.5% $75 / Sq Ft
10/31/2018 10/31/18 Pending -- -- --
10/25/2018 10/25/18 For Sale $159,900 -- $77 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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 $3,706 $173,600 $20,100 $153,500
2023 $3,695 $157,900 $18,300 $139,600
2022 $3,758 $157,900 $18,300 $139,600
2021 $3,750 $157,900 $18,300 $139,600
2020 $2,351 $83,700 $19,600 $64,100
2019 $2,214 $83,700 $19,600 $64,100
2018 $2,260 $83,700 $19,600 $64,100
2017 $2,176 $83,700 $19,600 $64,100
2016 $2,080 $83,700 $19,600 $64,100
2015 $2,042 $83,700 $19,600 $64,100
2014 $1,996 $83,700 $19,600 $64,100
2013 $1,942 $83,700 $19,600 $64,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1374688

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-027004-000000-000053

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