NOT LISTED FOR SALE

700 Forest Ave Orono, ME 04473

Estimated Value: $631,697 - $732,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
6,486 Sq Ft
$105/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 06, 2015

Last sale price $398,000 $61 Per Sq Ft

Est. 71% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,568/month

304 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • 11.22 Acre Lot
  • Deck
  • Orono Middle School Rated A-
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot

About This Home

As of July 2015

CUSTOM BUILT COLONIAL ON PRIVATE 11.22 ACRES!HIGH END EVERYTHING! TRUE GOURMET KIT W/GRANITE, SUBZERO FRIGE, WOLF GAS RANGE & OVEN, CNTR ISLAND. 5BR 3.5BA HOME. MANY UPGRADES IN LAST 5 YEARS. MSTR W/HUGE DESIGNER SHOWER.DECK,PORCH,PATIO & XTRA 3CAR GARAGE

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Colannino

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co. Listed on: 04/15/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Angelia Levesque

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 11.22 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned F&A

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Great Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Views of Woods
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Stove
  • Gas Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Trash Compactor

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Finished Basement

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

Parking

  • Direct Access Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Patio

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Zoned Heating
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Radiant Heating System
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic System
  • Private Sewer

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 29
  • Assessor Parcel Number 700Forest AvenueOrono1529

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 11.22
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: FROM BANGOR GO OUT ESSEX. RIGHT ON FOREST 0.7 MILES HOME IS ON THE LEFT AT BOX 700. SIGN IS UP.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 5286.0
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Programmable Thermostat
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 61.36
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 11.22
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 4.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 5286.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 1200.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Open: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat System:Stove: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Amenities:Security System: Yes
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Eat-in Kitchen: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiant: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Sewer:Private Sewer: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - 1st Floor: Yes
  • Water:Private2: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Dining Area: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Family Room:Family Room: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Sewer:Septic Existing on Site: Yes
  • Water:Well Existing on Site: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • Great Room:Great Room: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Cathedral Ceiling6: Yes
  • Washer/Dryer Other Location: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Trash Compactor: Yes
  • Kitchen Amenities:Heat Stove7: Yes
  • Patio and Porch Features:Porch-Screened: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: CUSTOM BUILT COLONIAL ON PRIVATE 11.22 ACRES!HIGH END EVERYTHING! TRUE GOURMET KIT W/GRANITE, SUBZERO FRIGE, WOLF GAS RANGE & OVEN, CNTR ISLAND. 5BR 3.5BA HOME. MANY UPGRADES IN LAST 5 YEARS. MSTR W/HUGE DESIGNER SHOWER.DECK,PORCH,PATIO & XTRA 3CAR GARAGE
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Trash Compactor, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Has Basement: Finished, Full, Exterior Entry, Bulkhead
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1200.0
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, Bathtub, Pantry, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Upper
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Open Lot, Landscaped, Wooded, Other
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Patio, Screened
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Patio: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Inside Entrance, Storage

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Security: Security System
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Stove, Radiant, Multi-Zones, Hot Water
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Existing on Site
  • Water Source: Private, Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 488743.2
  • Parcel #: 700Forest AvenueOrono1529
  • Zoning: F&A

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 11115.0
  • Tax Lot: 29
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 15, 2014
Closed on
Jul 8, 2015
Sold by
Long Richard J and Long Julie A
Bought by
Rumsey Christopher A and Rumsey Erin
Seller's Agent
John Colannino
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Buyer's Agent
Angelia Levesque
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
List Price
$489,000
Sold Price
$398,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$91,000
-18.61%
Current Estimated Value
$681,849

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$283,849
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.23%
Original Mortgage
$378,100
Outstanding Balance
$294,923
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$386,926
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

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Rumsey Christopher A -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Rumsey Christopher A $378,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/06/2015 07/06/15 Sold $398,000 -18.6% $61 / Sq Ft
02/15/2015 02/15/15 Pending -- -- --
04/16/2014 04/16/14 For Sale $489,000 -- $75 / Sq Ft
Source: Maine Listings

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 $11,386 $533,300 $56,500 $476,800
2023 $11,342 $484,700 $51,300 $433,400
2022 $11,536 $484,700 $51,300 $433,400
2021 $11,512 $484,700 $51,300 $433,400
2020 $10,823 $385,300 $53,000 $332,300
2019 $10,191 $385,300 $53,000 $332,300
2018 $10,403 $385,300 $53,000 $332,300
2017 $10,018 $385,300 $53,000 $332,300
2016 $9,575 $385,300 $53,000 $332,300
2015 $11,690 $479,100 $53,000 $426,100
2014 $11,427 $479,100 $53,000 $426,100
2013 -- $479,100 $53,000 $426,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2015

    John Colannino

    ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

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    Buyer's Agent in 2015

    Angelia Levesque

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1129616

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-015000-000000-000029

Maine Penobscot County Orono 04473

700 Forest Ave, Orono, ME

Not Listed for Sale

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