$405,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2025

20 James Ave Sanford, ME 04073

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,517 Sq Ft
0.29 Acres

Recently Sold

$267 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

1 Day on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Bonus Room
  • Deck
  • Attic
  • Granite Countertops

About This Home

As of July 2025

Welcome to 20 James Avenue! This newly updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape cod style home is located in a quiet, well-established, neighborhood, yet just minutes to shopping, restaurants, parks and so much more!

Inside, you'll find a bright and airy living space with updated flooring, a modern kitchen featuring granite countertops and ample cabinet space. The flexible floor plan includes a first floor bedroom and full bath, with two additional spacious bedrooms and another full bath upstairs — ideal for families, guests, or a home office setup. The newly installed mini split keeps you cool in the summer and warm and cozy in the winter months! A finished bonus room in the basement adds to even more.flexibility!

Outside, enjoy the private backyard — perfect for relaxing and entertaining. With a full garden already planted, you could be enjoying fresh vegetables in your new home! The paved driveway keeps the mud out of the home and makes winter cleanup simple!

Don't miss the opportunity to call this lovely Cape your home — showings start at the open house on Friday 6/20/2025 4:30-6 PM and Saturday 6/21/2025 10 AM - 12 PM.

Professional photos to be added 6/20.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kelley Day

Coldwell Banker Realty Brokerage Phone: 603-334-1900 Listed on: 06/20/2025

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Heath Taylor

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,622

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Storm Doors
  • Attic

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • Driveway
  • Paved Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 40
  • Assessor Parcel Number SANF-000040-R000011C

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,622

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS is accurate
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1344.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Attribution Contact: 603-334-1900
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.29
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1344.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 173.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Amenities:Attic: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Door Features Storm Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Cable
  • Has Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Finished, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 173.0
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.4
  • Parcel #: SANF-000040-R000011C
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4622.0
  • Tax Book Number: 17924
  • Tax Lot: 40
  • Tax Map Number: R11C
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2019
Closed on
Apr 5, 2019
Sold by
Tibbetts Kassi S and Tibbetts Jamee J
Bought by
Manuel Nicholas C
Seller's Agent
Nathan McCabe
Pack Maynard and Associates
Buyer's Agent
Diane Cote
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Prime Properties
List Price
$219,000
Sold Price
$213,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$6,000
-2.74%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.57%
Original Mortgage
$193,885
Interest Rate
4.3%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 9, 2015
Closed on
Nov 19, 2015
Sold by
Elwell Andrew
Bought by
Tibbetts Jamee J and Tibbetts Kassi S
Seller's Agent
Nicole Parmley
Parmley Properties
Buyer's Agent
Karen Libby
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$175,900
Sold Price
$175,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$900
-0.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.99%
Original Mortgage
$179,948
Interest Rate
3.79%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 21, 2012
Closed on
Dec 4, 2013
Sold by
Roy Jacqueline
Bought by
Elwell Andrew
Seller's Agent
Joyce Veroneau
RE/MAX Realty One
Buyer's Agent
Joyce Veroneau
RE/MAX Realty One
List Price
$132,000
Sold Price
$123,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$8,100
-6.14%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.27%
Original Mortgage
$126,428
Interest Rate
4.17%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $146,000 Reverse Mortgage Home Equity Conversion Mortgage
Closed $193,885 New Conventional
Previous Owner $179,948 New Conventional
Previous Owner $126,428 Unknown
Previous Owner $20,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $14,127 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $405,000 +1.3% $267 / Sq Ft
06/21/2025 06/21/25 Pending -- -- --
06/20/2025 06/20/25 For Sale $399,900 +87.7% $264 / Sq Ft
04/05/2019 04/05/19 Sold $213,000 -2.7% $158 / Sq Ft
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Pending -- -- --
02/20/2019 02/20/19 For Sale $219,000 +25.1% $163 / Sq Ft
11/18/2015 11/18/15 Sold $175,000 -0.5% $130 / Sq Ft
09/27/2015 09/27/15 Pending -- -- --
09/08/2015 09/08/15 For Sale $175,900 +42.0% $131 / Sq Ft
12/02/2013 12/02/13 Sold $123,900 -6.1% $161 / Sq Ft
10/21/2013 10/21/13 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2012 09/21/12 For Sale $132,000 -- $172 / 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 $4,622 $286,400 $52,200 $234,200
2023 $4,303 $284,200 $52,200 $232,000
2022 $4,206 $284,200 $52,200 $232,000
2021 $4,220 $232,100 $52,200 $179,900
2020 $4,056 $201,200 $52,200 $149,000
2019 $3,902 $188,500 $52,200 $136,300
2018 $3,295 $177,900 $56,200 $121,700
2017 $3,499 $168,700 $56,200 $112,500
2016 $3,657 $160,800 $56,300 $104,500
2015 $3,295 $164,800 $57,700 $107,100
2014 $3,256 $149,500 $57,700 $91,800
2013 -- $147,000 $57,700 $89,300
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1627265

Maine Listings

APN: SANF-000040-R000011C