257 Common Rd

1,032 Sq. Ft.
$145 / Sq. Ft.
1,032
Sq. Ft.
$145
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.
  1. Listed by Hanna Steinberg • Camden Coast Real Estate
    P: (207)-458-0979 C: (207)-458-0979 Hanna@camdencoast.com

Property Details for 257 Common Road

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Village Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 09/10/2024 12:00 AM

Property Details for 257 Common Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1595368
Days on Market24
Taxes$2,046 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1800
Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,958 SF
CountyKnox County

Location

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Building Information for 257 Common Road

Stories-Year Built1800Building Size-Lot Size0.55 AC / 23,958 SF

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$933 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$762

Property Taxes

$171

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 257 Common Road

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 Built1800ZoningRBCountyKNOXAPNUNNN M:024 L:017

Schools near 257 Common Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 40 Msad 40.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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

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