NOT LISTED FOR SALE

59 Hillside Rd Orono, ME 04473

Estimated Value: $159,000 - $284,000

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,095 Sq Ft
$193/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 6, 2024

Last sale price $147,000 $134 Per Sq Ft

Est. 50% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,462 / mo

118 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Orono Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • 1-minute walk to Webster Park

About This Home

As of September 2024

Welcome to this charming 1890s home offering endless potential for first-time buyers, downsizers, or savvy investors. With three bedrooms and one bath, this property presents a blank canvas awaiting your personal touch and updates. Situated in a desirable and convenient location, one mile from University of Maine and only a short walk to Webster Park or Downtown Orono.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jessica Mertz

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group Listed on: 05/10/2024

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Jody Hammond

EXP Realty

EXP Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,140

Year Built

  • Built in 1890

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned MDR

Parking

  • Gravel Driveway

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • New Englander Architecture
  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Pillar, Post or Pier Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,095 Sq Ft Home
  • Living Room

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Basement

  • Interior Basement Entry
  • Dirt Floor
  • Crawl Space

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Porch

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 92
  • Assessor Parcel Number ORON-020003-000000-000092

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,140

Year Built

Built in 1890

Lot Details

6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Main Street turn onto N Main Ave, stay right on N Maine Ave. Turn left onto Hillside Rd
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1095.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse, New Englander
  • Garage Yn: No
  • Year Built: 1890
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 142.01
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.15
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 1.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1095.0
  • Property Information:Garage: No
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Forced Air: 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
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Basement:Crawl Space: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:PillarPostPier: Yes
  • Basement:Dirt Floor: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Driveway:Gravel: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Style:New Englander: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Welcome to this charming 1890s home nestled on a quiet street in Orono. With three bedrooms and one bath, this home presents a great opportunity to those wishing to downsize, purchase their first home, or scoop up for an investment opportunity. Conveniently located one mile from University of Maine and only a short walk to Webster Park or Downtown Orono.
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Neighborhood
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced 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

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 26

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: ORON-020003-000000-000092
  • Zoning: MDR

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3140.0
  • Tax Lot: 92
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 10, 2024
Closed on
Sep 6, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Jessica Mertz
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Buyer's Agent
Jody Hammond
EXP Realty
List Price
$165,000
Sold Price
$147,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$18,000
-10.91%
Views
117
Current Estimated Value
$221,234

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$74,234
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.81%
Original Mortgage
$117,000
Interest Rate
0.0678%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$147,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Closed $117,000
Closed $100,000
Closed $70,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Sold $147,000 -5.5% $134 / Sq Ft
09/06/2024 09/06/24 Pending -- -- --
05/28/2024 05/28/24 Price Changed $155,500 -5.8% $142 / Sq Ft
05/10/2024 05/10/24 For Sale $165,000 -- $151 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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 $3,206 $161,100 $31,600 $129,500
2024 $3,151 $147,600 $28,900 $118,700
2023 $3,140 $134,200 $26,300 $107,900
2022 $2,808 $118,000 $26,300 $91,700
2021 $2,803 $118,000 $26,300 $91,700
2020 $1,961 $69,800 $28,700 $41,100
2019 $1,846 $69,800 $28,700 $41,100
2018 $1,885 $69,800 $28,700 $41,100
2017 $1,815 $69,800 $28,700 $41,100
2016 $1,735 $69,800 $28,700 $41,100
2015 $1,703 $69,800 $28,700 $41,100
2014 $1,665 $69,800 $28,700 $41,100
2013 $1,619 $69,800 $28,700 $41,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2024

    Jessica Mertz

    Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

    (207) 745-2388

    47 Total Sales

    Jessica Mertz
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  • Jody Hammond

    Buyer's Agent in 2024

    Jody Hammond

    EXP Realty

    (207) 735-8112

    286 Total Sales

    Jody Hammond
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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1589110

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-020003-000000-000092

Maine Penobscot County Orono 04473

59 Hillside Rd, Orono, ME

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