$355,000
SOLD APR 11, 2025

222 Forest Ave Orono, ME 04473

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,116 Sq Ft
2.9 Acres

Recently Sold

$318 Per Sq Ft

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Orono Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of April 2025

Charming 1900s Farmhouse with Guest Cabin!

Are you looking for the perfect blend of country living and convenience? Look no further. Sitting on a serene piece of land, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath home boasts timeless character with modern comforts. Conveniently located less than 2 miles from The University of Maine Orono and less than 8 miles to the Bangor International Airport. This property is a true MUST see!

Step inside to find warm wood accents, cozy living spaces, and plenty of natural light. The farmhouse charm extends outdoors, where a cozy post and beam guest cabin provides extra space for visitors or potential rental income. A classic chicken coop, multiple outbuildings, and plenty of room to roam make this property ideal for hobby farming, homesteading, or simply enjoying the peaceful rural surroundings.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kiandra Barnes

Realty of Maine Listed on: 02/16/2025

Realty of Maine

Co-Listed By

Susan 'Sue' Mooney

Realty of Maine

Last Buyer's Agent

Amanda Waters

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,864

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 2.9 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Forest/Agricultrial

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Stone Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Shingle Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,116 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Outhouse

Farming

  • Agricultural

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 22
  • Assessor Parcel Number ORON-017000-000000-000022

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,864

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.9
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1944
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-667-2300
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Main Street in Orono take Forest Ave to Rotary, continue through Rotary, home on the right in 0.6miles.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1116.0
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 2.9
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1116.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Shingle Siding: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Stone: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Site:Agriculture: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Other Structures:Out Building: Yes
  • Other Structures:OuthousePrivy: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Other
  • Interior Amenities: Shower, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Open, Agricultural, Level, Rural
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s), Outbuilding, Outhouse/Privy
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove, Direct Vent Heater
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 126324.0
  • Parcel #: ORON-017000-000000-000022
  • Zoning: Forest/Agricultrial

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3864.0
  • Tax Book Number: 16292
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Map Number: 17
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 16, 2025
Closed on
Apr 11, 2025
Sold by
Zelinsky Collin
Bought by
Lee Chan G
Seller's Agent
Kiandra Barnes
Realty of Maine
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Waters
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
List Price
$355,000
Sold Price
$355,000
Views
26

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-7.33%
Original Mortgage
$289,500
Outstanding Balance
$289,500
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$60,405

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 8, 2021
Closed on
Nov 29, 2021
Sold by
Lommler Laura E and Beazley Willis C
Bought by
Zelinsky Collin
Seller's Agent
Holly Taylor
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Buyer's Agent
Augustine Ofili
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
List Price
$239,000
Sold Price
$245,000
Premium/Discount to List
$6,000
2.51%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.63%
Original Mortgage
$237,650
Interest Rate
3.05%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 9, 2009
Sold by
Belanger Scott P
Bought by
Lommler Laura E and Beazley Willis C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$120,000
Interest Rate
5.36%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
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 $355,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $355,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $289,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $289,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $237,650 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $25,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $89,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $120,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $16,100 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $108,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Sold $355,000 0.0% $318 / Sq Ft
02/21/2025 02/21/25 Pending -- -- --
02/16/2025 02/16/25 For Sale $355,000 +44.9% $318 / Sq Ft
11/29/2021 11/29/21 Sold $245,000 +2.5% $220 / Sq Ft
10/11/2021 10/11/21 Pending -- -- --
10/08/2021 10/08/21 For Sale $239,000 -- $214 / 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 $3,864 $181,000 $52,900 $128,100
2023 $3,852 $164,600 $48,100 $116,500
2022 $3,917 $164,600 $48,100 $116,500
2021 $3,909 $164,600 $48,100 $116,500
2020 $3,424 $121,900 $42,000 $79,900
2019 $3,224 $121,900 $42,000 $79,900
2018 $2,751 $121,900 $42,000 $79,900
2017 $3,169 $121,900 $42,000 $79,900
2016 $3,029 $121,900 $42,000 $79,900
2015 $2,974 $121,900 $42,000 $79,900
2014 $2,907 $121,900 $42,000 $79,900
2013 $2,828 $121,900 $42,000 $79,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1614502

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-017000-000000-000022