$237,000
SOLD MAY 19, 2026

197 Franklin Rd Jay, ME 04239

2 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,296 Sq Ft
3.5 Acre Lot

Sale Details

Date Sold: May 19, 2026

$183 Per Sq Ft

20% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of May 2026

ESTATE SALE!! Wood sided home with large open front porch minutes from town. First floor bedroom with one bedroom upstairs and a bonus room which could be used as a bedroom. Wood floors and tongue and groove pine for the rustic cabin like feel inside while you can Enjoy the 3.5 acres with lots of privacy outside. Sun room bonus provides a great spot to start your growing season seedlings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Witt

Allied Realty Listed on: 03/09/2026

Last Buyer's Agent

Lindsay Book

The Maine Real Estate Experience

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,374

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 3.5 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Lot Has A Rolling Slope
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Local

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,296 Sq Ft Home
  • Views of Woods
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • Garage
  • Gravel Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Porch

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 63
  • Assessor Parcel Number JAYY-000003-000000-000063

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,374

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

3.5 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.5
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS FRIENDLY. From Livermore Falls Rt 133 Franklin Road go about 1.6 miles, house on Right. Sign on property.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1296.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 192.9
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Living Room:Living Room: Living Room
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Bonus Room
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Location:Location: Near Town, Neighborhood, Rural
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Has Basement: Not Applicable, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathtub, Shower
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Near Town, Neighborhood, Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront Features: Nearby
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None, Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Baseboard, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Zoned
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 152460.0
  • Parcel #: JAYY-000003-000000-000063
  • Zoning: Local

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3374.0
  • Tax Lot: 63
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2026
Closed on
May 18, 2026
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Robert Witt
Allied Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lindsay Book
The Maine Real Estate Experience
List Price
$295,000
Sold Price
$237,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$58,000
-19.66%
Views
91

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
631.29%
Original Mortgage
$229,890
Outstanding Balance
$229,890
Interest Rate
6.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$65,094

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 7, 2015
Closed on
Jun 22, 2016
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Margaret LeClerc
The Whittemore Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Sally Arsenault
Amnet Realty
List Price
$147,500
Sold Price
$133,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$13,600
-9.22%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%
Original Mortgage
$86,600
Interest Rate
3.57%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $237,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $229,890 New Conventional
Previous Owner $86,600 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
05/19/2026 05/19/26 Sold $237,000 -5.2% $183 / Sq Ft
04/13/2026 04/13/26 Pending -- -- --
04/13/2026 04/13/26 Price Changed $250,000 -9.1% $193 / Sq Ft
03/30/2026 03/30/26 Price Changed $275,000 -6.8% $212 / Sq Ft
03/09/2026 03/09/26 For Sale $295,000 +120.3% $228 / Sq Ft
06/13/2016 06/13/16 Sold $133,900 -9.2% $103 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/01/2015 12/01/15 Pending -- -- --
08/07/2015 08/07/15 For Sale $147,500 -- $114 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

Tax History

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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 $3,374 $281,130 $46,630 $234,500
2024 $3,324 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2023 $3,475 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2022 $3,097 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2021 $3,097 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2020 $2,644 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2019 $2,757 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2018 $3,059 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2017 $3,399 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2016 $3,188 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2015 $2,606 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
2014 $2,379 $151,070 $21,350 $129,720
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1653710

Maine Listings

APN: JAYY-000003-000000-000063

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