279 Manchester Road

Active Under Contract

Contract Out

$386,999

Est: $2,355/moGet pre-approved

3 beds1 bath1,940 sqft

279 Manchester Rd, Standish, ME 04085

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.6 acresLot Size

1972Year Built

$199/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

If you've been searching for a home that offers a little more breathing room without being far from everything you need, 279 Manchester Road may be exactly what you've been waiting for. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,352 square feet of comfortable living space with a layout that's both functional and inviting. The partially finished basement provides valuable bonus space that can easily adapt to your needs. Whether you're envisioning a cozy rec room, home office, workout area, or game room,...If you've been searching for a home that offers a little more breathing room without being far from everything you need, 279 Manchester Road may be exactly what you've been waiting for. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,352 square feet of comfortable living space with a layout that's both functional and inviting. The partially finished basement provides valuable bonus space that can easily adapt to your needs. Whether you're envisioning a cozy rec room, home office, workout area, or game room, the possibilities are endless. Recent improvements include a new roof (2025), and the property also features a shed with power: perfect for a workshop, storage, or hobbies. One of the best parts of this property is its location. Spend your weekends exploring nearby trails, head to Standish Beach in about 15 minutes, or enjoy an easy commute to Portland or Scarborough in roughly 30-35 minutes. Whether you're buying your first home, looking for more space, or simply ready for a change of scenery, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to put down roots in one of Southern Maine's most desirable communities. Schedule your showing today and discover what makes 279 Manchester Road feel like home.

72 days on Market

Listed by: Lucas Trimmer 207.699.7383 lucassellsme@gmail.com • Plowman Realty Group

Last updated: 10/03/2026 12:27 PM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1673133

Location

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Property Information for 279 Manchester Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,466 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Cumberland County
Architectural Style: Ranch
View: Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront: No
Waterfront Features: Nearby
Zoning: Rural Residential

Building Information

Year Built: 1972
Lot Size: 0.60 AC / 26,136 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Page: 0113

Directions: Follow Rt. 25 (Ossipee Trail W) until you hit the roundabout. First exit onto Manchester Road. Property is about 1.5 miles on your right. Easily found on GPS.
Latitude: 43.75538
Longitude: -$70.64

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: STAN-000004-000000-000011-H000000

Tax Lot: 11
Tax Book Number: 24003
Tax Map Number: 4
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $3,466.00

Parking

Parking Features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage

Has Attached Garage: No
Has Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Near Public Beach, Near Town, Rural, Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.6

Lot Size Area: 0.6
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 26136.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Public
Tree Growth: false

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1352.0
Below Grade Finished Area: 588.0

Building Area Source: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1940.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Surveyed: No
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Year Built: 1972

Building Features

Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Shed(s)

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $286.24

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
Gas: No Gas

Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
Water Source: Private, Well
Water Heater: Tank

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Roof: Shingle

Interior Features

Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Other Appliances: Freezer

Bathrooms Full: 1
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
Bedrooms Total: 3
Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System, Generator, Water Radon Mitigation System
Other Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System, Generator, Water Radon Mitigation System
# Full Baths Level 1: 1
Rooms Total: 5
Basement: Interior Entry, Bulkhead, Full
Has Fireplace: No
Patio And Porch Features: Deck
Cooling: Window Unit(s)
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Oil, Pellets, Baseboard, Hot Water, Pellet Stove
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood

Room Information

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: First

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Level: First

Dining Room

Dining Room: Dining Room
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 279 Manchester Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 3, 2026	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1673133		—
Sep 25, 2026	Price Change Maine Listings #1673133	$386,999	—
Aug 26, 2026	Price Change Maine Listings #1673133	$410,000	—
Jul 23, 2026	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1673133	$425,000	—
May 26, 2006	Sold Maine Listings #761812	$191,000	—
Apr 7, 2006	Pending Maine Listings #761812		—
Apr 5, 2006	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #761812		—
Aug 17, 2005	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #761812	$199,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/03/2026	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1673133	—
09/25/2026	Price Change Maine Listings #1673133	$386,999
08/26/2026	Price Change Maine Listings #1673133	$410,000
07/23/2026	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1673133	$425,000
05/26/2006	Sold Maine Listings #761812	$191,000
04/07/2006	Pending Maine Listings #761812	—
04/05/2006	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #761812	—
08/17/2005	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #761812	$199,900

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

Public records

279 Manchester Road

Beds

Baths

Total Finished SqFt

1,352 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,352 SqFt

Unfinished Basement SqFt

764 SqFt

Stories

Schools near 279 Manchester Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 06 Msad 06.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
NR	Steep Falls Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	2.0 mi
4/10	Bonny Eagle Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	4.7 mi
3/10	Bonny Eagle High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.5 mi
8/10	H B Emery Jr Memorial School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	3.9 mi
4/10	George E Jack School	Public - Nearby school	4 to 5	4.7 mi
9/10	Edna Libby Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 3	5.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
NR	Steep Falls Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	2.0 mi
4/10	Bonny Eagle Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	4.7 mi
3/10	Bonny Eagle High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.5 mi
8/10	H B Emery Jr Memorial School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	3.9 mi
4/10	George E Jack School Public4 to 5 Nearby school	4.7 mi
9/10	Edna Libby Elementary School PublicPK to 3 Nearby school	5.8 mi

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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