$485,000
SOLD SEP 18, 2025

78 Central St Hallowell, ME 04347

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,722 Sq Ft
0.54 Acres

Recently Sold

$282 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

22 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Nearby Water Access
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Wooded Lot
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of September 2025

Well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with classic New England character and modern updates. The main level offers hardwood floors, natural light, and a living room with a wood stove for added warmth on cool Maine nights. The kitchen includes appliances, ample cabinet space, and a breakfast nook. Upstairs, the primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath, with two additional bedrooms and another full bath. Recent improvements include insulation in the roof and walls, updated windows. The large backyard has a deck for outdoor enjoyment and a 2-car garage with overhead storage for recreational equipment. There is also a shed currently set up as an art studio or a casual retreat space. Located in historic Hallowell, the property provides convenient access to local shops, dining, schools, and the Kennebec River.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Jillian Hovey

RE/MAX JARET & COHN Brokerage Email: belfast@jaretcohn.com Listed on: 08/09/2025

RE/MAX JARET & COHN

Co-Listed By

Erin Merrifield

RE/MAX JARET & COHN Brokerage Email: belfast@jaretcohn.com

Last Buyer's Agent

Eric Meadows Margaret {Maggie} Ellis

Portside Real Estate Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,799

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 0.54 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot
  • Open Lot
  • Wooded Lot
  • Property is zoned Residential 2

Parking

  • 2 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,722 Sq Ft Home
  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Skylights
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Gas Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary bedroom located on second floor
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Walk-Out Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Interior Basement Entry

Outdoor Features

  • Nearby Water Access
  • River Nearby
  • Deck

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Radiator
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Heating System Uses Propane
  • Heating System Uses Wood
  • Heat Pump System
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Internet Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 33
  • Assessor Parcel Number HALL-000008-000000-000033

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,799

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.54
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Phone: 207-338-4220
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Directions: GPS, Sign on property.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1722.0
  • Architectural Style: Other, Colonial
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Attribution Contact: belfast@jaretcohn.com
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Contract Information:List PriceSqFt: 287.46
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.54
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1722.0
  • 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
  • Basement:Walkout Access: Yes
  • Roof:Shingle: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Propane: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Tile2: 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
  • Amenities:Primary Bedroom wBath: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
  • Basement:Unfinished: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Amenities:Walk-in Closets: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Full Bath7: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Walk-in Closet6: Yes
  • Room Features:Walk-in Closet17: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Exterior:Wood Siding: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Style:Colonial: Yes
  • Roof:Pitched: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • Recreational Water:Nearby: Yes
  • Recreational Water:RiverBrookStream: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Wood2: Yes
  • Room Features:Skylight32: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Site:RollingSloping: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Equipment:Cable: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
  • Heat System:Radiator: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Exterior:Aluminum Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Heat Pump2: Yes
  • Living Room Amenities:Built-Ins14: Yes
  • Dining Room Amenities:Built-Ins8: Yes
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities:Skylight4: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information # Fireplaces: 1
  • Advertising Remarks:Advertising Remarks: Well maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home with classic New England character and modern updates. The main level offers hardwood floors, natural light, and a living room with a wood stove for added warmth on cool Maine nights. The kitchen includes appliances, ample cabinet space, and a breakfast nook. Upstairs, the primary suite features a walk-in closet and private bath, with two additional bedrooms and another full bath. Recent improvements include insulation in the roof and walls, updated windows. The large backyard has a deck for outdoor enjoyment and a 2-car garage with overhead storage for recreational equipment. There is also a shed currently set up as an art studio or a casual retreat space. Located in historic Hallowell, the property provides convenient access to local shops, dining, schools, and the Kennebec River.
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Has Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Walk-in Closets, Bathtub, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • 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: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Wood Siding, Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • Window Features:Double Pane Windows: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Detached

Utilities

  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Cooling: None
  • Cooling Y N: No
  • Heating: Radiator, Baseboard
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 23522.4
  • Parcel #: HALL-000008-000000-000033
  • Zoning: Residential 2

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4798.88
  • Tax Lot: 33
  • Tax Year: 2025

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 9, 2025
Closed on
Sep 18, 2025
Sold by
Langsdorf Austin R and Langsdorf Lija K
Bought by
Lenfest Raina and Lenfest Eben
Seller's Agent
Jillian Hovey
RE/MAX JARET & COHN
Buyer's Agent
Eric Meadows Margaret {Maggie} Ellis
Portside Real Estate Group
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.02%
Views
571
Current Estimated Value
$488,130

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,130
Avg. Annual Appreciation
1.75%
Original Mortgage
$267,000
Outstanding Balance
$266,528
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$221,602

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 11, 2024
Closed on
May 31, 2024
Sold by
Murray Catherine and Waters Michael
Bought by
Langsdorf Austin R and Langsdorf Lija K
Seller's Agent
Heidi Witham
Hoang Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dorothy Leighton
LAER
List Price
$425,000
Sold Price
$485,000
Premium/Discount to List
$60,000
14.12%
Views
10

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.00%
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $485,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $485,000 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $267,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Sold $485,000 -2.0% $282 / Sq Ft
08/09/2025 08/09/25 For Sale $495,000 +2.1% $287 / Sq Ft
05/31/2024 05/31/24 Sold $485,000 +14.1% $282 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/15/2024 05/15/24 Pending -- -- --
05/11/2024 05/11/24 For Sale $425,000 -- $247 / 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 $5,222 $262,400 $75,000 $187,400
2023 $4,403 $191,000 $54,500 $136,500
2022 $4,240 $191,000 $54,500 $136,500
2021 $4,068 $191,000 $54,500 $136,500
2020 $4,107 $191,000 $54,500 $136,500
2019 $4,068 $191,000 $54,500 $136,500
2018 $3,747 $190,200 $54,500 $135,700
2017 $3,747 $190,200 $54,500 $135,700
2016 $3,158 $167,100 $54,500 $112,600
2015 $2,941 $167,100 $54,500 $112,600
2014 $2,941 $167,100 $54,500 $112,600
2013 $2,857 $167,100 $54,500 $112,600
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1633705

Maine Listings

APN: HALL-000008-000000-000033