NOT LISTED FOR SALE

185 Forest Ave Orono, ME 04473

Estimated Value: $402,000 - $473,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,221 Sq Ft
$202/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold December 23, 2016

Last sale price $237,000 $107 Per Sq Ft

Est. 90% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,998/month

141 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Barn
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • Orono Middle School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Jetted Tub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom

About This Home

As of December 2016

Beautifully remodeled & updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2,221+/- sqft expanded Cape on 3.8+/- well landscaped acres. Great convenient location close to all amenities & UMO. Open concept living room, dining room & kitchen with large island & plenty of cabinet space. Spacious master bedroom with walk in closet & private jetted bath. Family room located in basement. Oversized 2 car attached garage with mudroom & 30' x 60' barn for car, boat or equipment storage. This wonderful home is ready for you to move in!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Caron

NextHome Experience Listed on: 06/20/2016

NextHome Experience

Co-Listed By

Pete Caron

NextHome Experience

Last Buyer's Agent

Hilary Gotlieb

Bean Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,822

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • 3.8 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned LDR

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Colonial Architecture
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Storm Doors
  • Laundry on main level

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Dishwasher
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Jetted Tub and Shower Combination in Primary Bathroom
  • Bathtub

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Utilities

  • Dehumidifier
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Gas
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Deck
  • Barn

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Assessor Parcel Number ORON-018000-000000-000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,822

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.8
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 2983
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-573-7400
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Interstate 95 to Old Town/Stillwater exit. Turn left onto Stillwater Ave and continue to rotary intersection. Turn right onto Forest Avenue at rotary and look for property, 185, on left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1861.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Cape, New Englander
  • Efficiency: Storm Doors, Insulated Foundation, Energy Star Appliances, Double Pane Windows, Dehumidifier
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 3.8
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1861.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 360.0
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Island: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: 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
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Heat Stove5: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Dehumidifier: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Energy Star Appliances: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Jetted Tub6: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Formal: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Built-Ins10: Yes
  • Family Room Amenities:Gas Fireplace9: Yes
  • Other Structures:Barn: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities 32 - 36 Inch Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Finished, Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 360.0
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • 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, Wooded, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Barn
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: 11 - 20 Spaces, Gravel, Paved, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove, Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 165528.0
  • Parcel #: ORON-018000-000000-000027
  • Zoning: LDR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5822.0
  • Tax Book Number: 3169
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Map Number: 18
  • Tax Year: 2015

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 20, 2016
Closed on
Dec 28, 2016
Sold by
Cross Carol L
Bought by
Crawley Andrew J and Crawley Leanne M
Seller's Agent
Lisa Caron
NextHome Experience
Buyer's Agent
Hilary Gotlieb
Bean Group
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$32,900
-12.19%
Current Estimated Value
$449,719

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$212,719
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.16%
Original Mortgage
$213,300
Outstanding Balance
$177,031
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$254,749

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 5, 2008
Sold by
Cross Dennis W
Bought by
Cross Carol L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Crawley Andrew J -- --
Cross Carol L -- --
Cross Dennis W -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Crawley Andrew J $26,000
Open Crawley Andrew J $213,300
Previous Owner 3 Founders Place Llc $1,424,000
Previous Owner 3 Founders Place Llc $1,236,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/23/2016 12/23/16 Sold $237,000 -12.2% $107 / Sq Ft
11/09/2016 11/09/16 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2016 06/20/16 For Sale $269,900 -- $122 / 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 $6,574 $307,900 $53,900 $254,000
2023 $6,550 $279,900 $49,000 $230,900
2022 $6,662 $279,900 $49,000 $230,900
2021 $6,648 $279,900 $49,000 $230,900
2020 $6,702 $238,600 $42,500 $196,100
2019 $6,311 $238,600 $42,500 $196,100
2018 $6,442 $238,600 $42,500 $196,100
2017 $6,204 $238,600 $42,500 $196,100
2016 $5,929 $238,600 $42,500 $196,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Lisa Caron

    Seller's Agent in 2016

    Lisa Caron

    NextHome Experience

    (207) 745-5568

    296 Total Sales

    Lisa Caron
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2016

    Pete Caron

    NextHome Experience

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Hilary Gotlieb

    Bean Group

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    Buyer's Agent in 2016

    Hilary O'Leary

    NextHome Experience

    (207) 356-3695

    43 Total Sales

    Hilary O'Leary
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1270362

Maine Listings

APN: ORON M:018-000 L:027

Maine Penobscot County Orono 04473

185 Forest Ave, Orono, ME

This home is located at 185 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473 since 20 June 2016 and is currently estimated at $449,719, approximately $202 per square foot. This property was built in 1950. 185 Forest Ave is a home located in Penobscot County with nearby schools including Orono Middle School and Orono High School.

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