491 Van Buren Rd Caribou, ME 04736
Caribou AreaEstimated payment $2,379/month
Highlights
- 1.37 Acre Lot
- Ranch Style House
- No HOA
- Wood Burning Stove
- 1 Fireplace
- 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
- $5,537
Year Built
- Built in 1990
Lot Details
- 1.37 Acre Lot
- Open Lot
Parking
- 2 Car Garage
Home Design
- Ranch Style House
- Brick Exterior Construction
- Wood Frame Construction
- Metal Roof
Interior Spaces
- 1,428 Sq Ft Home
- 1 Fireplace
- Wood Burning Stove
- Laminate Flooring
- Unfinished Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
Utilities
- No Cooling
- Baseboard Heating
- Hot Water Heating System
- Private Water Source
- Private Sewer
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 043
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,537 | $251,700 | $22,500 | $229,200 |
| 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
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/28/2026 03/28/26 | For Sale | $349,000 | +3.3% | $244 / 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
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $338,000 | None Available | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | -- | |
| Warranty Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $331,877 | FHA | |
| Previous Owner | $251,920 | Purchase Money Mortgage | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Commercial | |
| Previous Owner | $72,000 | Unknown |
Source: Maine Listings
MLS Number: 1655666
APN: CARI-000014-000000-000043-B000000
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