$280,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2025

740 Franklin Rd Jay, ME 04239

4 Beds
1 Bath
1,630 Sq Ft
1.43 Acres

Recently Sold

$172 Per Sq Ft

3% Below List Price

282 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.43 Acre Lot
  • Wood Flooring
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Ranch Style House
  • No HOA
  • Shed

About This Home

As of September 2025

BACK ON THE MARKET AT NO FAULT OF THE HOME! Lovingly maintained by the same family for over 50 years, this warm and inviting home offers a rare blend of character, comfort, and convenience. Sunlight fills the spacious interior, highlighting the beautiful flooring throughout. There's plenty of room to spread out, with ample storage to keep everything organized. Recent updates include a new TC Hafford basement system, several new windows and flooring improvements, and a low-maintenance metal roof—giving peace of mind for years to come. Centrally located with an easy commute to Farmington, Augusta, and Lewiston/Auburn, this home is the perfect blend of rural tranquility and accessible living.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracy Levesque

Dream Home Realty LLC Listed on: 05/01/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Stacey Frost

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,562

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,630 Sq Ft Home
  • Basement
  • Interior Basement Entry

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Laminate

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Private Water Source
  • Private Sewer

Additional Features

  • Shed
  • 1.43 Acre Lot

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 110
  • Assessor Parcel Number JAYY-000006-000000-000110

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,562

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.43
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1630.0
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 171.17
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Living Room:Living Room: Living Room
  • Bonus Room:Bonus Room: Bonus Room
  • Sunroom:Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Has Basement: Bulkhead, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace: No
  • Flooring: Laminate, Wood
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Primary Bedroom Level: First

Exterior Features

  • Waterfront: No
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Glassed-in Porch
  • Roof: Metal

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 62290.8
  • Parcel #: JAYY-000006-000000-000110
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2562.0
  • Tax Lot: 110

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Home Values in the Area

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Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Sold $280,000 +0.4% $172 / Sq Ft
07/31/2025 07/31/25 Price Changed $279,000 -3.5% $171 / Sq Ft
05/01/2025 05/01/25 For Sale $289,000 +3.2% $177 / Sq Ft
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Off Market $280,000 -- --
12/19/2024 12/19/24 Price Changed $289,000 -5.2% $177 / Sq Ft
10/30/2024 10/30/24 For Sale $305,000 -- $187 / 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 $2,451 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2023 $2,562 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2022 $2,284 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2021 $2,284 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2020 $1,950 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2019 $2,033 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2018 $2,256 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2017 $2,507 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2016 $2,351 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2015 $1,922 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
2014 $1,755 $111,400 $19,460 $91,940
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1608171

Maine Listings

APN: JAYY-000006-000000-000110