$280,000
SOLD AUG 19, 2025

56 Solar Dr Caribou, ME 04736

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,220 Sq Ft
0.49 Acres

Recently Sold

$126 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

69 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Zoned Heating

About This Home

As of August 2025

Step into style and comfort with this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch, ideally situated in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods. This home has been thoughtfully renovated from top to bottom with a newly shingled roof, modern flooring, new windows and doors, a refreshed front porch and back deck, and sleek, up-to-date appliances—offering you peace of mind and move-in-ready convenience.
Enjoy the ease of single-level living with an attached 2-car garage and a spacious, partially finished walkout basement featuring a dedicated workshop—perfect for hobbies, projects, or bonus storage. The large eat-in kitchen is a true centerpiece, with custom-built cabinets and plenty of room to gather and create memories.
The sunlit living areas are designed with both comfort and function in mind, while the private backyard is a perfect escape for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the outdoors. All of this just minutes from local schools, the library, restaurants, a movie theater, and miles of scenic recreational trails.
This is more than a home—it's a lifestyle upgrade. Don't miss your chance to own this gem. Call or text today to schedule your private showing!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Stephanie Beaulieu

Fields Realty LLC Brokerage Phone: (207) 551-5835 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Beaulieu

Fields Realty LLC Brokerage Phone: (207) 551-5835 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Property Details

Home Type

  • Modular Prefabricated Home

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,697

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 0.49 Acre Lot
  • Level Lot

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Vinyl Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • Oil Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 23
  • Assessor Parcel Number CARI-000036A-000000-000023

Property Details

Home Type

Modular Prefabricated Home

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,697

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.49
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Sweden Street, turn onto Solar Drive. 56 Solar Drive is on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1620.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Structure Type: Modular
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Attribution Contact: (207) 551-5835
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.49
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1620.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 600.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Style:Ranch: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Water Heater:Oil2: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Structure Type:Modular: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Negotiable
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Interior, Full
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 600.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Intown, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Inside Entrance

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 21344.4
  • Parcel #: CARI-000036A-000000-000023
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4697.0
  • Tax Book Number: 5970
  • Tax Lot: 23
  • Tax Map Number: 36
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2011
Closed on
Jul 6, 2012
Sold by
Shade-Evans Linda M and Shade-Evans Linda M
Bought by
Mechalko Lisa L
Seller's Agent
Mike Willette
Big Bear Real Estate Company
Buyer's Agent
Frederick Dobbs
Dobbs Realty
List Price
$195,000
Sold Price
$145,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-25.64%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.61%
Original Mortgage
$149,785
Interest Rate
3.78%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 12, 2012
Sold by
Shade-Evans Linda M
Bought by
Shade-Evans Linda M and Evans 4Th Harry T
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 $80,000 --
Warranty Deed $80,000 --
Warranty Deed $80,000 --
Warranty Deed $80,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $166,400 Stand Alone Refi Refinance Of Original Loan
Closed $149,785 Commercial
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/19/2025 08/19/25 Sold $280,000 -6.7% $126 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $300,000 +106.9% $135 / Sq Ft
07/02/2012 07/02/12 Sold $145,000 -25.6% $65 / Sq Ft
06/11/2012 06/11/12 Pending -- -- --
06/14/2011 06/14/11 For Sale $195,000 -- $88 / 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 $4,697 $219,500 $27,100 $192,400
2023 $4,280 $219,500 $27,100 $192,400
2022 $4,069 $172,800 $23,600 $149,200
2021 $4,069 $172,800 $23,600 $149,200
2020 $4,069 $172,800 $23,600 $149,200
2019 $4,242 $172,800 $23,600 $149,200
2018 $4,095 $172,800 $23,600 $149,200
2017 $4,130 $172,800 $23,600 $149,200
2016 $3,957 $172,800 $23,600 $149,200
2015 $3,881 $172,800 $23,600 $149,200
2014 $3,853 $172,800 $23,600 $149,200
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1622062

Maine Listings

APN: CARI-000036A-000000-000023