$309,000
SOLD JUL 24, 2020

5 College Heights Orono, ME 04473

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,522 Sq Ft
0.77 Acres

Recently Sold

$123 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Country Club
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Orono Middle School Rated A
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom

About This Home

As of July 2020

Newly renovated Charming Cape in sought-after neighborhood located on the edge of UMaine campus and in the heart of Orono! Relax on this new back deck and rebuilt 4-season sunroom looking out on a lush .77 acre lot. You will enjoy entertaining in the warm & sunny eat-in kitchen with granite countertops, brand new stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar offering extra prepping space and ample cabinet storage. Gather friends & family in the spacious living room with a cozy whitewashed brick fireplace and built-in storage. Appreciate the freshly painted walls & trim and an impressive list of updates including new siding, may new windows, new backsplash, two renovated bathrooms, & more! Other features include gleaming hardwood floors throughout, a 2-car attached garage, a convenient first floor master bedroom, and a full-unfinished basement offering great storage. Minutes to Orono Village's restaurants & shops, public library, schools, & Orono Land Trust's beloved trail system.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Pauline Rock

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co. Listed on: 05/29/2020

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Last Buyer's Agent

Hilary Gotlieb

Bean Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,756

Year Built

  • Built in 1951

Lot Details

  • 0.77 Acre Lot
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned MDR

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Fireplace Features Blower Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Separate Formal Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Storm Doors

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Range
  • Stove
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Enclosed Glass Porch

Location

  • Property is near a golf course
  • Suburban Location
  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heating System Mounted To A Wall or Window
  • Power Generator
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Hot Water Circulator
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Water Heated On Demand
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 048
  • Assessor Parcel Number ORON-019002-000000-000048

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association
  • The community has rules related to deed restrictions

Amenities

  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Country Club

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,756

Year Built

Built in 1951

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.77
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: Get to Main St. in Orono from I-59 Kelly Rd Exit, or follow Route. 2, as it becomes Main St. Take a left onto College Ave. Turn Right onto College Heights. Home will be on the left. Sign on Property.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1870.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Tankless Water Heater, Storm Doors, Recirculating Hot Water, High Efficiency Water Heater, Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1951
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.77
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 3.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1870.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 652.0
  • 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:Walkout Access: 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:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Walk-Out: Yes
  • Water Heater:Gas: Yes
  • Water Heater:On Demand: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Water Heater:Tankless: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Eat-in Kitchen2: Yes
  • Location:Suburban: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Roads:Dead End: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Room Features:Dining Area2: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Room Features:Heat Stove29: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Tankless Water Heater: Yes
  • Location:Near Country Club: Yes
  • Heat System:Direct Vent Heater: Yes
  • Equipment:Generator: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Heat System:Blowers: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Four-Season: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Breakfast Nook: Yes
  • Room Features:Breakfast Nook2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Built-Ins15: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Formal2: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Recirculating Hot Water: Yes
  • Bedroom Amenities 2:Built-Ins4: Yes
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities:Built-Ins5: Yes
  • Sunroom Amenities:Heat Stove: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Glassed-in Porch: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 652.0
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Storage
  • 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
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Suburban
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Glass Enclosed
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

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

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Direct Vent Heater, Blowers, Hot Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 33541.2
  • Parcel #: ORON-019002-000000-000048
  • Zoning: MDR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5756.0
  • Tax Book Number: 1457
  • Tax Lot: 048
  • Tax Map Number: 19-2
  • Tax Year: 2019

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 29, 2020
Closed on
Jul 24, 2020
Sold by
Becker Melissa and Becker Edward
Bought by
Taylor Sean M and Ellis Michele
Seller's Agent
Pauline Rock
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Buyer's Agent
Hilary Gotlieb
Bean Group
List Price
$314,900
Sold Price
$309,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$5,900
-1.87%
Current Estimated Value
$463,861

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$154,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.86%
Original Mortgage
$247,200
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 19, 2017
Closed on
Aug 9, 2017
Sold by
Gavett Peter M and Gavett Shelley H
Bought by
Becker Melissa and Becker Edward
Seller's Agent
Pauline Rock
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Buyer's Agent
Pauline Rock
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Verani Realty
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$209,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,500
-10.85%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
14.03%
Original Mortgage
$167,600
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $247,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $167,600 Unknown
Previous Owner $167,600 Commercial
Previous Owner $156,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $25,200 Commercial
Previous Owner $170,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $170,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $170,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Sold $309,000 -1.9% $123 / Sq Ft
06/05/2020 06/05/20 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2020 05/29/20 For Sale $314,900 +50.3% $125 / Sq Ft
08/08/2017 08/08/17 Sold $209,500 -10.9% $83 / Sq Ft
07/01/2017 07/01/17 Pending -- -- --
05/19/2017 05/19/17 For Sale $235,000 -- $93 / 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 $7,169 $335,800 $54,600 $281,200
2023 $7,142 $305,200 $49,600 $255,600
2022 $7,264 $305,200 $49,600 $255,600
2021 $7,249 $305,200 $49,600 $255,600
2020 $6,112 $217,600 $55,400 $162,200
2019 $5,756 $217,600 $55,400 $162,200
2018 $5,875 $217,600 $55,400 $162,200
2017 $5,658 $217,600 $55,400 $162,200
2016 $5,407 $217,600 $55,400 $162,200
2015 $5,309 $217,600 $55,400 $162,200
2014 $5,190 $217,600 $55,400 $162,200
2013 $5,048 $217,600 $55,400 $162,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1454081

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-019002-000000-000048