17 Richard Rd
Description
Prime property on a prime 4.51-acre lot in the highly desirable University Heights subdivision, offering exceptional privacy just minutes from Gorham Village. This custom Colonial welcomes you with a sweeping farmer's porch framed by classic white pillars, perfect for morning coffee, iced tea, or relaxed outdoor dining. The backyard is designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment, with an inviting pool, sunny patio, open lawn, charming stone wall, and mature tree border creating a peaceful,...Prime property on a prime 4.51-acre lot in the highly desirable University Heights subdivision, offering exceptional privacy just minutes from Gorham Village. This custom Colonial welcomes you with a sweeping farmer's porch framed by classic white pillars, perfect for morning coffee, iced tea, or relaxed outdoor dining. The backyard is designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment, with an inviting pool, sunny patio, open lawn, charming stone wall, and mature tree border creating a peaceful, private setting. Built for its original owners, this home offers more than 2,900 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with custom carpentry, beautiful pine floors, and a bright kitchen featuring cathedral ceilings, skylights, and a large granite center island. The main level includes a formal living room, an open family room with wood stove, dining area, laundry room, and full bath. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and another full bath with a soaking tub. A large bonus room over the garage offers flexible space for guests, in-law quarters, a media room, home office, or potential primary suite. Recent improvements include a new roof-house and garage, 1st floor painted (exc. bathroom-laundry room). New seamless gutter system and gutter guards. New front columns and updated appliances. This home offers the space, setting, and versatility to match a variety of lifestyles. There's even a chicken coop for fresh eggs at home. Conveniently located near the turnpike, the southern bypass, and the Portland International Jetport, while still enjoying all that Gorham Village has to offer, including restaurants, cafés, shopping, trails, lakes and ski areas within easy reach! A vibrant main street community - and a wonderful place to call home.
- Listed by Deborah Meek • Keller Williams Realty • 207-553-2662
Property Details for 17 Richard Road
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleColonial
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningSR
ViewTrees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 04/29/2026 02:51 PM
Property Details for 17 Richard Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1658910 |
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Taxes | $8,773 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Lot Size | 4.51 AC / 196,455 SF |
| County | Cumberland County |
Location
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Building Information for 17 Richard Road
Stories-Year Built1996Building Size-Lot Size4.51 AC / 196,455 SF
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$4,759 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,028
Property Taxes
$731
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1Property Information for 17 Richard Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zip Code: 2064
- Directions: Follow Rte 25 through Gorham left onto Flaggy Meadow Road then left onto Osbourne Rd, then first right onto Richard Road. Follow the road until you come to the circle halfway round the circle is the entrance to 17 Richard Road. Last house in subdivision.
- Town: Gorham
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04038
- County: Cumberland
- Geo Latitude: 43.665711
- Geo Longitude: -70.482525
- Tax Lot: 6
- Site:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Location:Neighborhood: Yes
- Location:Subdivision: Yes
- Transportation:Near Airport: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Road Frontage: true
- Water View2: No
- Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
- Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance, Off Street
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street, On Site2, Paved3
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 34377
- Tax Block: 29
- Tax Map Number: 36
- Tax Year: 25
- Parcel Number: GRHM-000036-000029-000006
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $8,773.00
- Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
School Information
- School District: Gorham Public Schools
Property
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
- Water Heater:Oil: Yes
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood2
- Heat System: Baseboard, Hot Water, Other7, Multi-Zones
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2925.0
- Lot Size Acres: 4.51
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2925.0
- Lot Size Area: 4.51
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 196455.6
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 17
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 11.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Sage Grey
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Survey
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Road Front Other Source: Public Records
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Paved: Yes
- Driveway: Paved2
Property and Assessments
- Sign on Property: Yes
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1996
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable, Air Radon Mitigation System
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
- Water Heater: Off Heating System, Oil2
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System, Cable, Internet Access Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living
- Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch
- Basement Entry: Bulkhead2, Interior
Interior Features
- Basement: Finished, Full
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Zoned, Other, Hot Water, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Laundry Features: Utility Sink, Washer Hookup
- Room Total: 11
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
- Dining Room Amenities: Dining Area
- Family Room Amenities: Heat Stove9
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - Hookup, Pool-In Ground, Primary Bedroom wBath, Shower, Storage
- Kitchen Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling6, Eat-in Kitchen, Island, Skylight20
- Laundry Room Amenities: Utility Sink
- Living Room Amenities: Formal2
- Media Room: Yes
- Mud Room: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop: Granite
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet7, Double Vanities6, Full Bath7
- Mud Room Amenities: Closet8
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet2
Room 3
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet3
Room 4
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 4: Closet4
Room 5
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
Room 7
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Media Room
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 17 Richard Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1658910 | $800,000 | — |
| Oct 10, 2017 | Sold Maine Listings #1320148 | $410,000 | — |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Pending Maine Listings #1320148 | — | |
| Aug 23, 2017 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1320148 | — | |
| Aug 1, 2017 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1320148 | $439,900 | — |
| May 1, 2014 | Sold Maine Listings #1123079 | $384,000 | — |
| Feb 25, 2014 | Pending Maine Listings #1123079 | — | |
| Feb 25, 2014 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1123079 | — | |
| Feb 12, 2014 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1123079 | $378,987 | — |
| Apr 30, 2012 | Sold Maine Listings #1042278 | $342,000 | — |
| Mar 29, 2012 | Pending Maine Listings #1042278 | — | |
| Mar 24, 2012 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1042278 | — | |
| Feb 17, 2012 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1042278 | $349,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1658910 | $800,000 |
| 10/10/2017 | Sold Maine Listings #1320148 | $410,000 |
| 08/23/2017 | Pending Maine Listings #1320148 | — |
| 08/23/2017 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1320148 | — |
| 08/01/2017 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1320148 | $439,900 |
| 05/01/2014 | Sold Maine Listings #1123079 | $384,000 |
| 02/25/2014 | Pending Maine Listings #1123079 | — |
| 02/25/2014 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1123079 | — |
| 02/12/2014 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1123079 | $378,987 |
| 04/30/2012 | Sold Maine Listings #1042278 | $342,000 |
| 03/29/2012 | Pending Maine Listings #1042278 | — |
| 03/24/2012 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1042278 | — |
| 02/17/2012 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1042278 | $349,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 17 Richard Road
Taxable ValueLand$129,200Additions$463,600Total$592,800
Tax Record2025$8,773 ($731 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,925 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,925 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,320 SqFtStories2Lot Size196,456 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1996Year Renovated2005ZoningSRCountyCUMBERLANDAPNGRHM M:036 B:029 L:006
Schools near 17 Richard Road
This home is within Gorham Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Village Elementary School-Gorham PublicK to 5 | ||
Gorham Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Gorham High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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