491 Van Buren Rd Caribou, ME 04736
Estimated payment $2,336/month
Highlights
- 1.37 Acre Lot
- 1 Fireplace
- Living Room
- Ranch Style House
- No HOA
- Baseboard Heating
About This Home
This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath ranch offers comfortable one-level living in a prime location close to the hospital, shopping, and dining. The cozy living room features a charming fireplace, perfect for relaxing evenings. The kitchen boasts ample cabinet space and a convenient layout ideal for everyday living.
Enjoy outdoor living with an inground pool and spacious patio—perfect for entertaining or unwinding. Recent updates add even more value and peace of mind, including a new metal roof installed in 2022, with all rotten fascia boards replaced, resealed driveway, and updated pool piping.
The home also features a beautifully landscaped yard and an attached 2-car garage for added convenience. Move-in ready and equipped with essential appliances, including a dishwasher, washer, dryer, electric range, and refrigerator.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $5,132
Year Built
- Built in 1990
Lot Details
- 1.37 Acre Lot
- Open Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
- Driveway
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Wood Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,428 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- Living Room
- Laminate Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Eco-Friendly Details
- Green Energy Fireplace or Wood Stove
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Heating System Uses Oil
- Heating System Uses Wood
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Natural Gas Not Available
- Private Water Source
- Oil Water Heater
- Private Sewer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 043
- Assessor Parcel Number CARI-000014-000000-000043-B000000
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $5,132 | $239,800 | $21,400 | $218,400 |
| 2023 | $4,676 | $239,800 | $21,400 | $218,400 |
| 2022 | $4,004 | $170,000 | $18,600 | $151,400 |
| 2021 | $4,004 | $170,000 | $18,600 | $151,400 |
| 2020 | $4,004 | $170,000 | $18,600 | $151,400 |
| 2019 | $4,174 | $170,000 | $18,600 | $151,400 |
| 2018 | $3,555 | $170,000 | $18,600 | $151,400 |
| 2017 | $4,063 | $170,000 | $18,600 | $151,400 |
| 2016 | $3,893 | $170,000 | $18,600 | $151,400 |
| 2015 | $3,818 | $170,000 | $18,600 | $151,400 |
| 2014 | $3,791 | $170,000 | $18,600 | $151,400 |
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/2025 10/10/25 | For Sale | $359,900 | +6.5% | $252 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/02/2024 08/02/24 | Sold | $338,000 | +0.9% | $237 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 07/04/2024 07/04/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/24/2024 06/24/24 | Price Changed | $335,000 | -1.5% | $235 / Sq Ft | |
| 06/10/2024 06/10/24 | Price Changed | $340,000 | -2.8% | $238 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/31/2024 05/31/24 | Price Changed | $349,900 | -1.4% | $245 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/22/2024 05/22/24 | Price Changed | $355,000 | -2.7% | $249 / Sq Ft | |
| 05/13/2024 05/13/24 | Price Changed | $365,000 | -2.7% | $256 / Sq Ft | |
| 04/13/2024 04/13/24 | For Sale | $375,000 | +19.1% | $263 / Sq Ft | |
| 08/01/2022 08/01/22 | Sold | $314,900 | 0.0% | $221 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 06/29/2022 06/29/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 06/22/2022 06/22/22 | For Sale | $314,900 | -- | $221 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $338,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | $338,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $331,877 | FHA | |
| Closed | $331,877 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $251,920 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $72,000 | Unknown |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1640481
APN: CARI-000014-000000-000043-B000000
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