NOT LISTED FOR SALE

485 Forest Ave Orono, ME 04473

Estimated Value: $375,879 - $436,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft
$214/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 03, 2015

Last sale price $158,000 $83 Per Sq Ft

Est. 157% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,583/month

145 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Country Club
  • 9.17 Acre Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Orono Middle School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Raised Ranch Architecture

About This Home

As of June 2015

3 Bedroom, 2 full baths, Raised Ranch on 9.17 acres. Excellent condition, one owner. Lrg Family room w/bar and cabinets, newly carpeted. Very private w/paved driveway. 2 car garage, deck, lrg backyard. Shingles replaced in 2012.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Judy Arsenault

Quinn Agency Listed on: 10/07/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Elizabeth Moskovitz

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,738

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 9.17 Acre Lot
  • Rural Setting
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot

Home Design

  • Raised Ranch Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Natural lighting in basement

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • Property is near a golf course

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Generator Hookup
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer
  • Internet Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 6
  • Assessor Parcel Number 485Forest AvenueOrono166

Community Details

Recreation

  • Country Club

Additional Features

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,738

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 9.17
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Bangor go out Stillwater Ave. to Rotary, go Left on Forest Ave. 2 1/2 miles on Left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1400.0
  • Architectural Style: Raised Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 9.17
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1400.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 500.0
  • Property Information:Garage: 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
  • Basement:Daylight: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: 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
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Floors:Laminate: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Electric:Generator Hookup: Yes
  • Style:Raised Ranch: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Daylight, Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 500.0
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: Second
  • Living Room Living Room Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Rural
  • 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

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 399445.2
  • Parcel #: 485Forest AvenueOrono166
  • Zoning: RES

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3738.0
  • Tax Lot: 6
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 7, 2014
Closed on
Jun 4, 2015
Sold by
Harris Kim M
Bought by
Allen Katherine A and Putnam Aaron E
Seller's Agent
Judy Arsenault
Quinn Agency
Buyer's Agent
Elizabeth Moskovitz
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
List Price
$162,900
Sold Price
$158,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,900
-3.01%
Current Estimated Value
$405,960

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$247,960
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.49%
Original Mortgage
$142,200
Outstanding Balance
$109,624
Interest Rate
3.62%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$296,336
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Allen Katherine A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Allen Katherine A $142,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/03/2015 06/03/15 Sold $158,000 -3.0% $83 / Sq Ft
03/02/2015 03/02/15 Pending -- -- --
10/07/2014 10/07/14 For Sale $162,900 -- $86 / 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 $5,495 $257,400 $55,100 $202,300
2023 $5,473 $233,900 $50,100 $183,800
2022 $5,519 $231,900 $50,100 $181,800
2021 $5,508 $231,900 $50,100 $181,800
2020 $5,138 $182,900 $42,600 $140,300
2019 $4,838 $182,900 $42,600 $140,300
2018 $4,938 $182,900 $42,600 $140,300
2017 $4,755 $182,900 $42,600 $140,300
2016 $4,545 $182,900 $42,600 $140,300
2015 $4,463 $182,900 $42,600 $140,300
2014 $4,362 $182,900 $42,600 $140,300
2013 -- $182,900 $42,600 $140,300
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • J

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Judy Arsenault

    Quinn Agency

  • E

    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Elizabeth Moskovitz

    ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

    (207) 951-5490

    3 in this area

    51 Total Sales

    Elizabeth Moskovitz
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1156631

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-016000-000000-000006

Maine Penobscot County Orono 04473

485 Forest Ave, Orono, ME

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