$375,000
SOLD NOV 22, 2021

72 Main St Orono, ME 04473

4 Beds
1.5 Baths
4,100 Sq Ft
0.32 Acres

Recently Sold

$91 Per Sq Ft

15% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • The property is located in a historic district
  • Wood Flooring
  • Orono Middle School Rated A
  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace

About This Home

As of November 2021

Built in 1851, the Whitney House is a perfect example of Greek Revival architecture with it's double balustrades at both the main and upper floors. Restored in 1983 to become the home of the Brookings and Smith Funeral Home with classic design, this home maintains it's original elegance. The decor is soft and neutral, featuring a black marble mantle and working wooden shutters. The space would be great for many different uses, certainly office space but making the adjustments to bring it back to a single family residence would also be attractive. There is an attached garage and a heated space attached for an art studio. The kitchen was removed to make room for the large chapel but the space is waiting for your imagination and the windows will still allow for an easy installation. The location is prime, you can live in the heart of Orono and there is space to run your business as well. Come on over to take a look, it is a once in a lifetime chance to own a beautiful building like this!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tricia Quirk

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co. Listed on: 08/24/2021

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Co-Listed By

Rebecca McGowan

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Last Buyer's Agent

Tricia Quirk

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co. Listed on: 08/24/2021

ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,008

Year Built

  • Built in 1851

Lot Details

  • 0.32 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Property is zoned Village Commercial

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Greek Revival Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 4,100 Sq Ft Home
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor

Unfinished Basement

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

Utilities

  • Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Natural Gas Not Available

Additional Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • The property is located in a historic district

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 143
  • Assessor Parcel Number ORON-027002-000000-000143

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,008

Year Built

Built in 1851

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.32
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: 1122
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-947-6788
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: From Northern Light Hospital on State Street in Bangor , go north on Route 2 - 6.8 miles and it is on the right.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4100.0
  • Architectural Style: Greek-Revival
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1851
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.32
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 4100.0
  • 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
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Floors:Carpet: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: 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
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Cooling:Central Air: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Heat System:Multi-Zones: Yes
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Office:Office: Yes
  • Location:Historic District: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Great Room:Great Room: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Den:Den: Yes
  • Style:Greek-Revival: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Full, Interior Entry, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Third
  • Dining Room Dining Room 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, Sidewalks, Landscaped, Historic District, Near Shopping
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Multi-Zones, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13939.2
  • Parcel #: ORON-027002-000000-000143
  • Zoning: Village Commercial

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9008.0
  • Tax Book Number: 9169
  • Tax Lot: 143
  • Tax Map Number: 27-002
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 24, 2021
Closed on
Nov 22, 2021
Sold by
G & J Rt
Bought by
Cryptic House Llc
Seller's Agent
Tricia Quirk
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Buyer's Agent
Tricia Quirk
ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
List Price
$439,000
Sold Price
$375,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$64,000
-14.58%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.32%
Original Mortgage
$285,000
Outstanding Balance
$262,248
Interest Rate
2.99%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Estimated Equity
$241,002
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
Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $285,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/28/2025 07/28/25 For Sale $429,000 +14.4% $105 / Sq Ft
11/22/2021 11/22/21 Sold $375,000 -14.6% $91 / Sq Ft
10/11/2021 10/11/21 Pending -- -- --
08/24/2021 08/24/21 For Sale $439,000 -- $107 / 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 $10,419 $488,000 $57,600 $430,400
2023 $10,383 $443,700 $52,400 $391,300
2022 $9,782 $411,000 $52,400 $358,600
2021 $9,761 $411,000 $52,400 $358,600
2020 $9,008 $320,700 $139,600 $181,100
2019 $8,483 $320,700 $139,600 $181,100
2018 $8,659 $320,700 $139,600 $181,100
2017 $8,338 $320,700 $139,600 $181,100
2016 $7,969 $320,700 $139,600 $181,100
2015 $7,985 $320,700 $139,600 $181,100
2014 $7,809 $320,700 $139,600 $181,100
2013 $7,601 $320,700 $139,600 $181,100
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1506370

Maine Listings

APN: ORON-027002-000000-000143