NOT LISTED FOR SALE

254 Strafford Ave Rumford, ME 04276

Estimated Value: $188,000 - $204,542

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,055 Sq Ft
$187/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 28, 2024

Last sale price $210,000 $199 Per Sq Ft

Est. 6% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,251/month

102 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Bonus Room
  • No HOA
  • Wood Flooring
  • Corner Lot
  • 1 Car Detached Garage

About This Home

As of June 2024

This wonderful 3 bedroom, 1 bath cape with a 1 car garage offers first-floor living on a spacious corner lot. Updates include fresh paint throughout the interior, laminate floor in the 1st floor bedroom, updated bathroom fixtures excluding tub and shower, removal of carpets and linoleum on the stairs and 2nd floor revealing hardwood floors which have been painted, installation of a new exterior door providing wheel chair access from the metal ramp, a new storm door with pet access, a radon mitigation system, gfci outlets plus additional outlets on the 2nd floor.

This home sits on a spacious corner lot, has a fenced area for children and pets to safely play, plus a nice farmer's porch to sit and relax. It's located in town, close to shopping, banks and medical facilities and is approximately 3 miles to Black Mountain Ski Area, 30 minutes to Sunday River and ponds, streams and recreational areas are nearby. This property is move-in ready and just waiting for you to make it your next home. Call today for more information or to schedule a showing.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Sally Arsenault

Amnet Realty Listed on: 02/15/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Matt Pingree

Amnet Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,690

Year Built

  • Built in 1910

Lot Details

  • 0.25 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Corner Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Fiber Board Siding
  • Radon Mitigation System
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,055 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Location

  • Property is near a golf course
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Additional Features

  • Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Porch

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 39
  • Assessor Parcel Number RUMF-000112-000000-000039

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,690

Year Built

Built in 1910

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.25
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Route 2W travel to Lincoln Avenue, continue straight at the lights. Go up Lincoln Avenue turn Right on Franklin Street then left on Strafford Avenue. Property is at the corner of Maple Street and Strafford Avenue.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1055.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1910
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.25
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1055.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Corner Lot: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Location:Near Golf Course: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Fence: Yes
  • Amenities:Security System: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities:Ramped Main Level: Yes
  • Exterior:Fiber Cement: Yes
  • Equipment:Air Radon Mitigation System: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Has Basement: Full, Exterior Entry, Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Corner Lot, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Intown, Near Golf Course, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Security: Security System
  • 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: 10890.0
  • Parcel #: RUMF-000112-000000-000039
  • Zoning: None

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1690.0
  • Tax Book Number: 5767
  • Tax Lot: 39
  • Tax Map Number: 112
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 15, 2024
Closed on
Jun 28, 2024
Sold by
Chronister Stephen
Bought by
Sarle Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Sally Arsenault
Amnet Realty
Buyer's Agent
Matt Pingree
Amnet Realty
List Price
$260,000
Sold Price
$210,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-19.23%
Total Days on Market
102
Views
103
Current Estimated Value
$197,136

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$12,864
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.36%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$159,069
Interest Rate
7.02%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$42,491

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 18, 2023
Closed on
Jul 28, 2023
Sold by
Cartwright Diane M and Belanger Maureen L
Bought by
Chronister Stephen
Seller's Agent
Roger Whitehouse
Riverside Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sally Arsenault
Amnet Realty
List Price
$218,050
Sold Price
$220,000
Premium/Discount to List
$1,950
0.89%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.93%
Original Mortgage
$150,000
Interest Rate
6.69%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Sarle Elizabeth $210,000 None Available
Sarle Elizabeth $210,000 None Available
Chronister Stephen $220,000 None Available
Chronister Stephen $220,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Sarle Elizabeth $160,000
Closed Sarle Elizabeth $160,000
Previous Owner Chronister Stephen $150,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/28/2024 06/28/24 Sold $210,000 -10.6% $199 / Sq Ft
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2024 05/19/24 Price Changed $235,000 -6.0% $223 / Sq Ft
04/03/2024 04/03/24 Price Changed $250,000 -3.8% $237 / Sq Ft
02/15/2024 02/15/24 For Sale $260,000 +18.2% $246 / Sq Ft
07/28/2023 07/28/23 Sold $220,000 +0.9% $209 / Sq Ft
04/23/2023 04/23/23 Pending -- -- --
04/18/2023 04/18/23 For Sale $218,050 -- $207 / 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 $1,772 $106,600 $28,000 $78,600
2023 $1,690 $76,200 $20,000 $56,200
2022 $1,690 $76,200 $20,000 $56,200
2021 $1,711 $76,200 $20,000 $56,200
2020 $1,722 $76,200 $20,000 $56,200
2019 $1,762 $57,760 $5,500 $52,260
2018 $1,718 $57,760 $5,500 $52,260
2017 $1,666 $57,760 $5,500 $52,260
2016 $1,617 $57,760 $5,500 $52,260
2015 $1,586 $57,760 $5,500 $52,260
2014 $1,557 $57,760 $5,500 $52,260
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1582320

Maine Listings

APN: RUMF-000112-000000-000039