NOT LISTED FOR SALE

196 Forest Ave Orono, ME 04473

Estimated Value: $263,000 - $318,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
$261/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold November 05, 2021

Last sale price $185,000 $168 Per Sq Ft

Est. 55% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,915/month

84 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Orono Middle School Rated A
  • Wooded Lot
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of November 2021

Brand new roof and exterior paint on this charming 3 bedroom ranch in a great location! Enjoy the privacy of a wooded lot with easy access to I-95. Central to Bangor, University of Maine, and Old Town. Outbuilding with electricity for a workshop or storage space. Heat pump installed for efficient heating and cooling. Updated walk-in shower. You'll appreciate a large wrap around porch to relax outdoors. Motivated seller!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jacob Kipping

NextHome Experience Listed on: 10/16/2021

NextHome Experience

Last Buyer's Agent

Carol Brooks

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,225

Year Built

  • Built in 1956

Lot Details

  • 1 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Low Den Res

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor
  • Crawl Space

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Kerosene
  • Heat Pump System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Satellite Dish

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 38
  • Assessor Parcel Number ORON-018000-000000-000038

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,225

Year Built

Built in 1956

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1100.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1956
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 1.0
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1100.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Basement:Dirt Floor: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:K-1Kerosene: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Equipment:Satellite Dish: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Wooded, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump, Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 43560.0
  • Parcel #: ORON-018000-000000-000038
  • Zoning: Low Den Res

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3225.0
  • Tax Book Number: 3747
  • Tax Lot: 38
  • Tax Map Number: 018-000-038
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2011
Sold by
Libby William G
Bought by
Arch Bay Holdings Llc
Current Estimated Value
$287,187
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
Arch Bay Holdings Llc -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Libby William G $140,850
Previous Owner Libby William G $122,800
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
11/05/2021 11/05/21 Sold $185,000 -14.0% $168 / Sq Ft
10/15/2021 10/15/21 Pending -- -- --
07/22/2021 07/22/21 For Sale $215,000 -- $195 / 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 $4,200 $196,700 $50,800 $145,900
2023 $3,653 $156,100 $46,200 $109,900
2022 $3,715 $156,100 $46,200 $109,900
2021 $3,707 $156,100 $46,200 $109,900
2020 $3,225 $114,800 $36,700 $78,100
2019 $3,036 $114,800 $36,700 $78,100
2018 $3,100 $114,800 $36,700 $78,100
2017 $2,985 $114,800 $36,700 $78,100
2016 $2,853 $114,800 $36,700 $78,100
2015 $2,801 $114,800 $36,700 $78,100
2014 $2,738 $114,800 $36,700 $78,100
2013 $2,663 $114,800 $36,700 $78,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2021

    Jacob Kipping

    NextHome Experience

    (207) 922-0614

    20 Total Sales

    Jacob Kipping
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    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Carol Brooks

    ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

    (207) 944-6970

    116 Total Sales

    Carol Brooks
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1501764

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-018000-000000-000038

Maine Penobscot County Orono 04473

196 Forest Ave, Orono, ME

This home is located at 196 Forest Ave, Orono, ME 04473 since 16 October 2021 and is currently estimated at $287,187, approximately $261 per square foot. This property was built in 1956. 196 Forest Ave is a home located in Penobscot County with nearby schools including Orono Middle School and Orono High School.

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