$360,000
SOLD AUG 28, 2025

278 S Main St Auburn, ME 04210

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,000 Sq Ft
10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$360 Per Sq Ft

4% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Wood Flooring
  • Porch
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of August 2025

Come see this beautiful house with bountiful natural light throughout! There is one floor living with a first-floor bedroom and bathroom. The land scaping alone makes this home a must see! Step onto the deck from the three-season room and watch the birds and butterflies frolic in the flowering shrubs. The house is located just minutes to Lewiston and Auburn, and just ten minutes to the Auburn turnpike. There is a garage and a carport so you can park under cover. Since 2021 the owners have done so much to make this home so nice! Everything has been done to the highest standards. Please see the list for a more detailed record of all the upgrades.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Blake Fecteau

Hearth & Key Realty Brokerage Phone: 2072036579 Listed on: 07/06/2025

Hearth & Key Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jeremy Chapman

EXP Realty

EXP Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,481

Year Built

  • Built in 1938

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Fenced
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned UR

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Carport
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Off-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Brick Foundation
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Membrane Roofing
  • Metal Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,000 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Views of Woods
  • Storm Doors
  • Dryer

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Doors are 32 inches wide or more
  • Porch
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 535
  • Assessor Parcel Number AUBN-000191-000000-000078

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,481

Year Built

Built in 1938

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: 1 mile from Broad St. on the left. A little beyond Poisson's Garage.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1000.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Water Heater
  • Year Built: 1938
  • Attribution Contact: 2072036579
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.23
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1000.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Parking:Off Street: 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:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Heat System:Heat Pump: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Electric: Yes
  • Cooling:Heat Pump3: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:One-Floor Living: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Location:Suburban: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:BrickMortar2: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiator: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Roof:Membrane: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Carport: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Accessibilitiy Amenities 32 - 36 Inch Doors: Yes
  • Door Features Storm Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 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

  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Suburban
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Membrane, Metal
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Carport, Off Street

Utilities

  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Radiator, Heat Pump
  • 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: 10018.8
  • Parcel #: AUBN-000191-000000-000078
  • Zoning: UR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4481.0
  • Tax Book Number: 10842
  • Tax Lot: 535
  • Tax Map Number: 191
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 6, 2025
Closed on
Aug 28, 2025
Sold by
Wilson Timothy and Evan-Wilson Tajma
Bought by
Kindermann Robert J and Kindermann Peggy A
Seller's Agent
Blake Fecteau
Hearth & Key Realty
Buyer's Agent
Jeremy Chapman
EXP Realty
List Price
$345,000
Sold Price
$360,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
4.35%
Views
7

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-62.90%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 7, 2021
Closed on
Aug 11, 2021
Sold by
Lavigne Christopher A Est
Bought by
Wilson Timothy and Evans Tajma
Seller's Agent
Glenna Irvine
Chamberlain Realty
Buyer's Agent
Blake Fecteau
CENTURY 21 Advantage
List Price
$245,000
Sold Price
$260,000
Premium/Discount to List
$15,000
6.12%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.37%
Original Mortgage
$208,000
Interest Rate
2.9%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 27, 2015
Closed on
Jul 21, 2015
Sold by
Enhanced Home Svcs Inc
Bought by
Lavigne Christopher A
Seller's Agent
John Sullivan
CENTURY 21 Advantage
Buyer's Agent
Laura Fleischer
RE/MAX Coastal
List Price
$154,995
Sold Price
$149,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,995
-3.87%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.61%
Original Mortgage
$146,301
Interest Rate
3.75%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2014
Closed on
Aug 25, 2014
Sold by
Department Of Housing & Urban Dev
Bought by
Enhanced Home Svc Inc
Seller's Agent
Dan Bolling
Dan The Man Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Sullivan
CENTURY 21 Advantage
List Price
$63,500
Sold Price
$65,500
Premium/Discount to List
$2,000
3.15%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
149.23%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2013
Sold by
Msha
Bought by
Msha
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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
Personal Reps Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Not Resolvable -- --
Not Resolvable -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $208,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $146,301 FHA
Previous Owner $3,637 FHA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/28/2025 08/28/25 Sold $360,000 +4.3% $360 / Sq Ft
07/08/2025 07/08/25 Pending -- -- --
07/06/2025 07/06/25 For Sale $345,000 -4.2% $345 / Sq Ft
07/03/2025 07/03/25 Off Market $360,000 -- --
08/11/2021 08/11/21 Sold $260,000 +6.1% $260 / Sq Ft
07/14/2021 07/14/21 Pending -- -- --
07/07/2021 07/07/21 For Sale $245,000 +64.4% $245 / Sq Ft
07/17/2015 07/17/15 Sold $149,000 -3.9% $122 / Sq Ft
06/08/2015 06/08/15 Pending -- -- --
04/09/2015 04/09/15 For Sale $154,995 +136.6% $127 / Sq Ft
08/22/2014 08/22/14 Sold $65,500 +3.1% $55 / Sq Ft
07/23/2014 07/23/14 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2014 06/21/14 For Sale $63,500 -- $53 / 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 $4,481 $201,400 $42,200 $159,200
2023 $4,072 $179,000 $37,500 $141,500
2022 $4,072 $179,000 $37,500 $141,500
2021 $3,552 $149,100 $31,200 $117,900
2020 $3,541 $149,100 $31,200 $117,900
2019 $3,541 $149,100 $31,200 $117,900
2018 $3,531 $149,100 $31,200 $117,900
2017 $3,428 $149,100 $31,200 $117,900
2016 $3,332 $149,100 $31,200 $117,900
2015 $3,168 $149,100 $31,200 $117,900
2013 -- $141,600 $31,200 $110,400
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1629097

Maine Listings

APN: AUBN-000191-000000-000078