257 Common Road

Closed 9/10/24
Closed 9/10/24
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$150,000
2 beds1,032 sqft$145/sqft
257 Common Rd, Union, ME 04862
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.55 acresLot Size
1800Year Built
$145/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Discover this extended cape, dating back to the 1800s, situated in the heart of Union. This property features a spacious kitchen with a wood stove, inviting open beams in the living room, and views of sloping fields. Conveniently located near to the mid-coast, just 20 minutes to Camden, Rockport or Rockland, 40 minutes to Augusta and within walking distance to Union common. This home offers a unique opportunity to restore and renovate to your own taste and style. This property requires both cosmetics...Discover this extended cape, dating back to the 1800s, situated in the heart of Union. This property features a spacious kitchen with a wood stove, inviting open beams in the living room, and views of sloping fields. Conveniently located near to the mid-coast, just 20 minutes to Camden, Rockport or Rockland, 40 minutes to Augusta and within walking distance to Union common. This home offers a unique opportunity to restore and renovate to your own taste and style. This property requires both cosmetics and renovations that when done, will lead to a great house that you can call home. Great re-sale value for an investor as well.
  • Listed by: Hanna Steinberg 207.458.0979 Hanna@camdencoast.com • Camden Coast Real Estate
Listing closed: 09/10/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1595368

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$257,500

Avg days on market

31

Sale-to-list ratio

94.3%

Union, ME

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Property Information for 257 Common Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,046 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Knox County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Village Residential
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1800
  • Lot Size: 0.55 AC / 23,958 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Town
  • Page: 306
  • Directions: From Route 17 in Union, turn onto Common Road. Number 257. GPS friendly.
  • Latitude: 44.212069
  • Longitude: -$69.28
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: UNNN-000024-000000-000017
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Book Number: 588
  • Tax Map Number: 24
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,046.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.55
  • Lot Size Area: 0.55
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 23958.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Site: Open
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1032.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1032.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1800
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: white
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $179.26
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Tank
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Other, Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Interior, Dirt Floor
  • Basement: Dirt Floor
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 257 Common Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 10, 2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1595368

$150,000—
Sep 9, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540458531

$150,000—
Jul 25, 2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1595368

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/10/2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1595368

$150,000
09/09/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1540458531

$150,000
07/25/2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1595368

—

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 257 Common Road

Taxable ValueLand$58,300Additions$112,600Total$170,900
Tax Record2025$2,273 ($189 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,032 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,032 SqFtStories1Lot Size23,958 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1800Year Renovated1800ZoningRBCountyKNOXAPNUNNN M:024 L:017

Schools near 257 Common Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 40 Msad 40.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Union Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Medomak Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Medomak Valley High School
Public - 9 to 12
Prescott Memorial School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Union Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Medomak Middle School
Public7 to 8

Medomak Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Prescott Memorial School
PublicPK to 6

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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