17 Richard Rd Gorham, ME 04038
Estimated payment $4,972/month
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- 4.51 Acre Lot
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Village Elementary School Rated A-
- Colonial Architecture
- Wood Flooring
About This Home
Prime property on a prime 4.51-acre lot in the highly desirable University Heights subdivision, offering exceptional privacy just minutes from Gorham Village. This custom Colonial welcomes you with a sweeping farmer's porch framed by classic white pillars, perfect for morning coffee, iced tea, or relaxed outdoor dining. The backyard is designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment, with an inviting pool, sunny patio, open lawn, charming stone wall, and mature tree border creating a peaceful, private setting. Built for its original owners, this home offers more than 2,900 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with custom carpentry, beautiful pine floors, and a bright kitchen featuring cathedral ceilings, skylights, and a large granite center island. The main level includes a formal living room, an open family room with wood stove, dining area, laundry room, and full bath.
Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and another full bath with a soaking tub. A large bonus room over the garage offers flexible space for guests, in-law quarters, a media room, home office, or potential primary suite. Recent improvements include a new roof-house and garage, 1st floor painted (exc. bathroom-laundry room). New seamless gutter system and gutter guards. New front columns and updated appliances. This home offers the space, setting, and versatility to match a variety of lifestyles. There's even a chicken coop for fresh eggs at home. Conveniently located near the turnpike, the southern bypass, and the Portland International Jetport, while still enjoying all that Gorham Village has to offer, including restaurants, cafés, shopping, trails, lakes and ski areas within easy reach! A vibrant main street community - and a wonderful place to call home.
Listing Agent
Keller Williams Realty Brokerage Phone: 207-553-2662 Listed on: 04/23/2026
Open House Schedule
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Sunday, April 26, 202611:00 am to 12:30 pm4/26/2026 11:00:00 AM +00:004/26/2026 12:30:00 PM +00:00Add to Calendar
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $8,773
Year Built
- Built in 1996
Lot Details
- 4.51 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned SR
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Home Design
- Colonial Architecture
- Shingle Roof
Interior Spaces
- 2,925 Sq Ft Home
- Cathedral Ceiling
- Views of Woods
- Interior Basement Entry
- Laundry Room
Flooring
- Wood
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 4 Bedrooms
- Primary bedroom located on second floor
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Outdoor Features
- Patio
- Shed
- Porch
Location
- Property is near shops
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Private Water Source
- Well
- Septic Design Available
- Private Sewer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Legal Lot and Block 6 / 29
- Assessor Parcel Number GRHM-000036-000029-000006
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $8,773 | $592,800 | $129,200 | $463,600 |
| 2024 | $8,714 | $592,800 | $129,200 | $463,600 |
| 2023 | $8,151 | $592,800 | $129,200 | $463,600 |
| 2022 | $7,617 | $592,800 | $129,200 | $463,600 |
| 2021 | $7,015 | $361,600 | $101,500 | $260,100 |
| 2020 | $6,870 | $361,600 | $101,500 | $260,100 |
| 2019 | $6,852 | $361,600 | $101,500 | $260,100 |
| 2018 | $6,581 | $361,600 | $101,500 | $260,100 |
| 2017 | $6,183 | $361,600 | $101,500 | $260,100 |
| 2016 | $6,152 | $361,900 | $101,800 | $260,100 |
| 2015 | $5,899 | $361,900 | $101,800 | $260,100 |
| 2014 | $5,357 | $307,900 | $73,500 | $234,400 |
| 2013 | $5,327 | $307,900 | $73,500 | $234,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 04/23/26 | For Sale | $800,000 | +95.1% | $274 / Sq Ft | |
| 10/10/2017 10/10/17 | Sold | $410,000 | -6.8% | $134 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 08/23/2017 08/23/17 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 08/02/2017 08/02/17 | For Sale | $439,900 | +14.6% | $144 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/01/2014 05/01/14 | Sold | $384,000 | +1.3% | $131 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 02/25/2014 02/25/14 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/19/2014 02/19/14 | For Sale | $378,987 | +10.8% | $130 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/30/2012 04/30/12 | Sold | $342,000 | -2.3% | $117 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 03/24/2012 03/24/12 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 02/17/2012 02/17/12 | For Sale | $349,900 | -- | $120 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $307,500 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $364,800 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $342,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1658910
APN: GRHM-000036-000029-000006
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