$286,000
SOLD OCT 23, 2025

17 School St MacHias, ME 04654

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,084 Sq Ft
0.86 Acres

Recently Sold

$137 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

30 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Public Beach
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2-minute walk to Bad Little Falls Park

About This Home

As of October 2025

Enjoy the friendliness and convenience of town life in this pre-1912 New Englander. This home is situated on an extremely large (and surveyed) lot abutting the University of Maine Machias' extensive wooded acreage. The beautiful wrap around front porch and side deck provide the perfect location for long, enticing conversations and refreshments! This large and inviting home has been carefully maintained and improved. Among the many improvements are: 2 car garage which allows access directly through the basement of the home, a first level family room with large fireplace and bar, a beautiful bath renovation which includes a custom vanity/counter, cushioned bench and walk-in tub/shower, completely remodeled kitchen with attached pantry & laundry, updated furnace & direct vented heating unit, roofing, garage door. What a great value!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Karen Eldridge

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Listed on: 08/14/2025

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Wade Hill

True North Realty, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,123

Year Built

  • Built in 1912

Lot Details

  • 0.86 Acre Lot
  • Public Beach
  • Landscaped
  • Property is zoned multi

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Basement Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • New Englander Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Vertical Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,084 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Built-In Features
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room with Fireplace
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Linoleum

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Natural lighting in basement

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Radiator
  • Space Heater
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Generator Hookup
  • Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Bath Modification
  • City Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property held in a trust
  • Tax Lot 174
  • Assessor Parcel Number 182

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,123

Year Built

Built in 1912

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.86
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2084.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Efficiency: Thermostat
  • Year Built: 1912
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 148.75
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.86
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2084.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: 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
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Parking:Paved3: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Room Features:Wood Burning Fireplace29: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Bottled: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Utility Info Electric On Site: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tank: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiator: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Electric:Generator Hookup: Yes
  • Heat System:Space Heater: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Granite2: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Walk-in Closet2: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Exterior:Vertical Siding: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Wood Burning Fireplace10: Yes
  • Laundry Room Amenities:Built-Ins13: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Formal: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Formal2: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Built-Ins4: Yes
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities:Other Bath Modifications: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 4:Built-Ins2: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Built-Ins5: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Listing Conditions Trust: Yes
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Enjoy the friendliness and convenience of town life in this pre-1912 New Englander. This home is situated on an extremely large (and surveyed) lot abutting the University of Maine Machias' extensive wooded acreage. The beautiful wrap around front porch and side deck provide the perfect location for long, enticing conversations and refreshments! This large and inviting home has been carefully maintained and improved. Among the many improvements are: 2 car garage which allows access directly through the basement of the home, a first level family room with large fireplace and bar, a beautiful bath renovation which includes a custom vanity/counter, cushioned bench and walk-in tub/shower, completely remodeled kitchen with attached pantry & laundry, updated furnace & direct vented heating unit, roofing, garage door. What a great value!
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Levels:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage Basement: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Accessibility Features: Other Bath Modifications
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Other, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Other, Pantry, Storage
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Intown, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Granite, Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, Auto Door Opener, Basement, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Built-Ins, Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Space Heater, Radiator, Hot Water, Direct Vent Heater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: On Site, Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 37461.6
  • Parcel #: 182
  • Zoning: multi

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3123.45
  • Tax Lot: 174
  • Tax Year: 24

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 14, 2025
Closed on
Oct 22, 2025
Sold by
Jean M Ingalls Lt and Schomaker
Bought by
Means David B
Seller's Agent
Karen Eldridge
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Buyer's Agent
Wade Hill
True North Realty, Inc.
List Price
$310,000
Sold Price
$286,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$24,000
-7.74%
Views
59

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
29.40%
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 $286,000 --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/23/2025 10/23/25 Sold $286,000 -7.7% $137 / Sq Ft
08/14/2025 08/14/25 For Sale $310,000 -- $149 / 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 $2,792 $189,300 $29,900 $159,400
2023 $2,670 $117,600 $20,900 $96,700
2022 $2,504 $115,400 $20,900 $94,500
2021 $2,389 $115,400 $20,900 $94,500
2020 $2,389 $115,400 $20,900 $94,500
2019 $2,504 $115,400 $20,900 $94,500
2018 $2,504 $115,400 $20,900 $94,500
2017 $2,435 $115,400 $20,900 $94,500
2015 $2,345 $115,500 $20,900 $94,600
2014 $2,310 $115,500 $20,900 $94,600
2013 $2,310 $115,500 $20,900 $94,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1634339

Maine Listings

APN: MCHA-000011-000000-000174