$258,000
SOLD SEP 26, 2025

23 Forest Ave Orono, ME 04473

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,008 Sq Ft
0.27 Acres

Recently Sold

$128 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Property is near public transit
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Orono Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Flooring
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2025

LOCATION, LOCATION. A wonderful opportunity to expand your investment portfolio generating income from this well located 4 bedroom home within walking distance of downtown, school/athletic complex and close to UMAINE. Previously rented (2018-2023) making in excess of 2,700 a month, or, take the opportunity of turning into your Orono dream home. Conveniently located within walking distance of, elementary, middle and high schools, downtown Orono, trails, and more. Spacious yard with a variety of fruit bearing trees including: peach, apple apricot, plumb, pear, chestnut, hazelnut and cherry. Price reflects 'selling as is where is' but priced for a quick sale.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Lane-Ziegelaar

Realty of Maine Listed on: 08/22/2025

Realty of Maine

Last Buyer's Agent

Elisha Hardy

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,296

Year Built

  • Built in 1900

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned 11:11 - MDR

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Tar and Gravel Roof
  • Composition Roof
  • Clap Board Siding
  • Clapboard

Interior Spaces

  • 2,008 Sq Ft Home
  • Multi-Level Property
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms

Unfinished Basement

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

Parking

  • Common or Shared Parking
  • Shared Driveway
  • On-Site Parking

Location

  • Property is near public transit

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 27
  • Assessor Parcel Number ORON-027002-000000-000027

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,296

Year Built

Built in 1900

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2008.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Unit Levels: Multi-Level
  • Year Built: 1900
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 130.98
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.27
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2008.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Driveway:Common2: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Gas Natural: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Roof:Composition2: Yes
  • Exterior:Clapboard: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
  • Roof:TarGravel: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: LOCATION, LOCATION. A wonderful opportunity to expand your investment portfolio generating income from this well located 4 bedroom home within walking distance of downtown, school/athletic complex and close to UMAINE. Previously rented (2018-2023) making in excess of 2,700 a month, or, take the opportunity of turning into your Orono dream home. Conveniently located within walking distance of, elementary, middle and high schools, downtown Orono, trails, and more. Spacious yard with a variety of fruit bearing trees including: peach, apple apricot, plumb, pear, chestnut, hazelnut and cherry. Price reflects 'selling as is where is' but priced for a quick sale. Call Susan Lane (207) 852-7219
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Levels:Multi-Level: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Refrigerator
  • Has Basement: Interior, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Other, Carpet
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Near Public Transit
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Roof: Shingle, Tar/Gravel

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, 5 - 10 Spaces, Common, On Site

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • 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: 11761.2
  • Parcel #: ORON-027002-000000-000027
  • Zoning: 11:11 - MDR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4296.24
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 22, 2025
Closed on
Sep 26, 2025
Sold by
Algul Rt and Algul
Bought by
Francis-Mezger Pascal and Gusk Caitlin
Seller's Agent
Susan Lane-Ziegelaar
Realty of Maine
Buyer's Agent
Elisha Hardy
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
List Price
$263,000
Sold Price
$258,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,000
-1.9%
Views
17

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.76%
Original Mortgage
$206,400
Outstanding Balance
$206,216
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$57,111

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 30, 2023
Sold by
Algul Zeki
Bought by
Algul T T and Algul A

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 1, 2018
Closed on
Aug 30, 2018
Sold by
Lapointe Ft and Lapointe
Bought by
Algul Zeki
Seller's Agent
Susan Grigsby
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Buyer's Agent
Chad Bradbury
Bean Group
List Price
$139,900
Sold Price
$105,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-24.95%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
13.42%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 29, 2018
Sold by
Lapointe Ila J
Bought by
Lapointe Ft and Lapointe
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $258,000 --
Quit Claim Deed $110,000 None Available
Deed -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $206,400 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/26/2025 09/26/25 Sold $258,000 -1.9% $128 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2025 08/22/25 For Sale $263,000 +150.5% $131 / Sq Ft
08/24/2018 08/24/18 Sold $105,000 -24.9% $48 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
08/03/2018 08/03/18 Pending -- -- --
05/01/2018 05/01/18 For Sale $139,900 -- $64 / 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 $4,311 $201,900 $32,200 $169,700
2023 $4,296 $183,600 $29,300 $154,300
2022 $4,370 $183,600 $29,300 $154,300
2021 $4,361 $183,600 $29,300 $154,300
2020 $3,874 $137,900 $47,100 $90,800
2019 $3,647 $137,900 $47,100 $90,800
2018 $3,723 $137,900 $47,100 $90,800
2017 $3,585 $137,900 $47,100 $90,800
2016 $3,427 $137,900 $47,100 $90,800
2015 $3,365 $137,900 $47,100 $90,800
2014 $3,289 $137,900 $47,100 $90,800
2013 $3,199 $137,900 $47,100 $90,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1635241

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-027002-000000-000027