$220,000
SOLD MAR 14, 2025

78 Hillview Ave Houlton, ME 04730

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,891 Sq Ft
0.3 Acres

Recently Sold

$116 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Wood Flooring
  • Great Room

About This Home

As of March 2025

Looking for ''Move in Ready''? No need to look any further! This 3 bed, 2 bath cape on 0.3 acres in town is ready for you to just bring your things and start living.
Don't like having to clean the snow off your car in the winter? No problem! Drive right into your attached 1-car garage and carry your groceries or belongings in through the entryway where you will find two large built-in storage cabinets and newer glass sliding doors that look out onto you 16 x 13 foot deck where you can host summer barbecues or sit with your morning coffee and enjoy the quiet.
Remove your shoes and step into your newly updated kitchen complete with new cabinets, countertops, and waterproof vinyl floors. The white cabinetry contrast with the gray walls make for a spacious, clean space and is very warm and welcoming.
The dining room with its beautiful hardwood floors is the perfect spot for family gatherings for any meal of the day plus offers a closet for additional storage of that air fryer, crockpot, and insta-pot so they are out of sight.
The first floor not only has a living room and linen closet, but boasts a bedroom and full bathroom for your convenience as well.
Two more bedrooms adorn the second floor complete with hardwood floors and closets.
Then, as if this home couldn't get any better, you descend into the finished basement complete with a great room, laundry room, utility room and another full bathroom so your teens or guests have plenty of space to themselves and you still have your privacy. Turn this space into a game room, guest area, teen hangout or man cave.
In addition there is an 11.6 x 9.7 foot outbuilding for additional storage of your lawn mower and toys.
Many updates have happened in this home over the past 5-7 years including some new windows, chimney has been topped, new paint, Hot water heater, Pensotti w/Riello boiler system.
This home needs nothing...only you! Come take a look today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Carmen Kimball

NextHome Discover Listed on: 12/30/2024

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Last Buyer's Agent

Carmen Kimball

NextHome Discover Listed on: 12/30/2024

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,462

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 0.3 Acre Lot
  • Landscaped
  • Level Lot

Parking

  • 1 Car Direct Access Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Concrete Foundation
  • Wood Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Built-In Features
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Low Emissivity Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Utility Room
  • Views of Woods

Kitchen

  • Electric Range
  • Dishwasher
  • Formica Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Main Floor Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Finished Basement

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

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Shed

Location

  • City Lot

Utilities

  • No Cooling
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Baseboard Heating
  • Hot Water Heating System
  • Programmable Thermostat
  • Natural Gas Not Available
  • High-Efficiency Water Heater
  • Internet Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Community Storage Space

Listing and Financial Details

  • Legal Lot and Block 081 / 2
  • Assessor Parcel Number HOUL-000040-000002-000081

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,462

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.3
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • MLS Status: Closed
  • Subdivision Name: Not Applicable
  • Directions: Take US-RT 1 South and continue through town going straight through traffic lights. Take a left onto Military Street. Drive 0.7 Miles, turn Right onto Hillview Ave. Property is 0.4 miles on the left.
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1262.0
  • Architectural Style: Cape
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Efficiency: Programmable Thermostat, Low E Windows, High Efficiency Water Heater, Double Pane Windows
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Location Information:Leased Land: No
  • Location Information:HERS Certified: No
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Lot Size Acres -: 0.3
  • Property Information:Total Baths: 2.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1262.0
  • Property Information:SqFt Finished Below Grade: 629.0
  • Property Information:Garage: Yes
  • Site:Level: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Water Info:Water Frontage2: No
  • Water Info:Water View2: No
  • Construction:Wood Frame: Yes
  • Percent Basement Finished: Yes
  • Heat System:Baseboard: Yes
  • Heat System:Hot Water: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
  • Heat Fuel:Oil: Yes
  • Cooling:None3: Yes
  • Floors:Vinyl: Yes
  • Floors:Wood3: Yes
  • Style:Cape: Yes
  • Electric:Circuit Breakers: Yes
  • Sewer:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Water:Public3: Yes
  • Driveway:Paved2: Yes
  • Basement Entry:Interior: Yes
  • Amenities:Storage: Yes
  • Property Information:Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Exterior:Vinyl Siding: Yes
  • Water Heater:Electric2: Yes
  • Amenities:Laundry - Hookup: Yes
  • Amenities:Shower: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
  • Foundation Materials:Poured Concrete: Yes
  • Roof:Metal: Yes
  • Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
  • Dining Room:Dining Room: Yes
  • Living Room:Living Room: Yes
  • Gas:No Gas: Yes
  • Mud Room:Mud Room: Yes
  • Parking:On Site2: Yes
  • Amenities:Bathtub: Yes
  • Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
  • View:TreesWoods: Yes
  • Equipment:Internet Access Available: Yes
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
  • Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Great Room:Great Room: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Low E Windows: Yes
  • Laundry Room:Laundry Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Built-Ins30: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:High Efficiency Water Heater: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
  • Other Room Amenities 1:Utility Room: Yes
  • Room Features:Utility Room10: Yes
  • Mud Room Amenities:Built-Ins17: Yes
  • Other Structures:Shed: Yes
  • Property Sub-Type Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Information 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Has Basement: Finished, Full, Interior Entry
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 629.0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Interior Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
  • Full Basement: Yes
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Kitchen Kitchen Level: First
  • Living Room Living Room Level: First
  • Bedroom 1:Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Laundry Room Laundry Room Level: Basement

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Level, Landscaped, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Construction Type: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Roof: Metal
  • Patio And Porch Features:Deck: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Schools

  • Junior High Dist: RSU 29/MSAD 29

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13068.0
  • Parcel #: HOUL-000040-000002-000081
  • Zoning: Residential

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2462.0
  • Tax Block: 2
  • Tax Book Number: 5368
  • Tax Lot: 081
  • Tax Map Number: 040
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2008
Sold by
Dow Mary B
Bought by
Stauffer Walter B
Current Estimated Value
$218,116

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$22,500
Interest Rate
6.13%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
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
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $209,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $209,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $22,500 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $90,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Sold $220,000 -4.3% $116 / Sq Ft
01/09/2025 01/09/25 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2024 12/30/24 For Sale $230,000 -- $122 / 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 $2,462 $126,900 $13,300 $113,600
2023 $2,544 $123,500 $13,300 $110,200
2022 $2,104 $93,100 $11,000 $82,100
2021 $2,104 $93,100 $11,000 $82,100
2020 $2,118 $93,100 $11,000 $82,100
2019 $2,071 $93,100 $11,000 $82,100
2018 $2,071 $93,100 $11,000 $82,100
2017 $2,071 $93,100 $11,000 $82,100
2016 $2,071 $93,100 $11,000 $82,100
2015 $2,025 $93,100 $11,000 $82,100
2014 $2,018 $92,800 $11,000 $81,800
2013 $2,018 $92,800 $11,000 $81,800
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Maine Listings

MLS Number: 1611693

Maine Listings

APN: HOUL-000040-000002-000081