287 East Road
Closed 8/21/23
Closed 8/21/23
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.5 acresLot Size
999Year Built
$118/sq ftPrice per sq ft
1 carParking Spaces
Description
Discover the charm of this farmhouse located in the countryside of Wales. Upon entering, you will be greeted warmth and character. On the first floor you have a versatile den/office, cozy living room with additional warmth of a wood stove, eat-in Kitchen, and easy access to all the utilities in the 1st floor basement space- no steep basement stairs to climb down! Also, there are 2 stair cases leading to each side of the the 2nd floor, with 4 spacious bedrooms, the full bath & laundry room. Outside...Discover the charm of this farmhouse located in the countryside of Wales. Upon entering, you will be greeted warmth and character. On the first floor you have a versatile den/office, cozy living room with additional warmth of a wood stove, eat-in Kitchen, and easy access to all the utilities in the 1st floor basement space- no steep basement stairs to climb down! Also, there are 2 stair cases leading to each side of the the 2nd floor, with 4 spacious bedrooms, the full bath & laundry room. Outside is a detached 1 Car garage, and 2.5 acres of land including a walking path to a former garden, now a large open field with so much potential. All conveniently located just 4 miles from I-95, 10 miles from Lewiston/Auburn, and 5 miles from Sabattus Pond & Tacoma Lakes. This home presents an opportunity to embrace history and nature. Don't miss out on this captivating gem - schedule a showing today!
- Listed by: Sierra Lemieux 207.376.7255 sierra@fontaineteam.com • Fontaine Family-The Real Estate Leader
Listing closed: 08/21/2023 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1564436
Recent comparable sales
Median sold price
$250,000
Avg days on market
26
Sale-to-list ratio
105.1%
Wales, ME
9 comparable properties found
1/39
1/33
1/11
1/40
1/2
1/66
$460,000
Sold 08/28/25
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 1,869
- Square Feet
- 6.6
- Acres
1/50
1/51
$710,000
Sold 04/02/26
- 4
- Bedrooms
- 1
- Bathrooms
- 1,980
- Square Feet
- 106
- Acres
1/2
Location
Listing Courtesy of Fontaine Family-The Real Estate Leader
Sold By Fontaine Family-The Real Estate Leader
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Principal and Interest
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1Property Information for 287 East Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $2,285 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
- County: Androscoggin County
- Architectural Style: Colonial, Farmhouse
- Style: Colonial, Farmhouse
- View: Trees/Woods
- Has Waterfront: No
- Zoning: RES
Building Information
- Year Built: 999
- Lot Size: 2.50 AC / 108,900 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Rural
- Page: 329
- Directions: Route 126 to East Rd in Wales, house is on the left
- Latitude: 44.149588
- Longitude: -$70.04
- Island: No
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: WALS-000001-000000-000002-R000000
- Tax Lot: 002
- Tax Book Number: 871
- Tax Map Number: R01
- Tax Year: 2022
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,285.00
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
- Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
- Has Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 1.0
- Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Wooded, Rural
- Lot Size Acres: 2.5
- Lot Size Area: 2.5
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 108900.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Other Source of Square Footage: based on town sketch 1st & 2nd floor
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Site: Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1908.0
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1908.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 999
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Stone, Granite
- Foundation Materials: Stone, Granite
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
- Color: White
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $117.92
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Bottled
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
- Amenities: Attic, Laundry - 2nd Floor
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Other Appliances: 2 freezers
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Laundry Features: Upper Level
- # Full Baths Level 2: 1
- Rooms Total: 7
- Basement: Interior, Dirt Floor, Partial, Unfinished
- Basement: Dirt Floor, Partial, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Interior
- Has Fireplace: No
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Interior Features: Attic
Room Information
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Length: 10.34
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Bedroom 1 Width: 13.77
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Length: 13.78
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Width: 12.24
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Length: 12.54
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Width: 12.44
- Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
- Laundry Room: Laundry
- Laundry Room Length: 12.74
- Laundry Room Level: Second
- Laundry Room Width: 12.98
- Laundry Room Amenities: Upper Level
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Length: 17.31
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Width: 12.16
Mud Room
- Mud Room: Mud Room
- Mud Room Length: 11.97
- Mud Room Level: First
- Mud Room Width: 13.17
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 287 East Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2023 | Sold Maine Listings #1564436 | $225,000 | — |
| Jun 16, 2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1564436 | $225,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2023 | Sold Maine Listings #1564436 | $225,000 |
| 06/16/2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1564436 | $225,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 287 East Road
Taxable ValueLand$77,750Additions$160,721Total$238,471
Tax Record2025$2,754 ($230 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt1,206 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,206 SqFtStories2Lot Size108,900 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyANDROSCOGGINAPNWALS M:R1 L:2-0
Schools near 287 East Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 04.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 4 | |||
| Public - | 5 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Libby-Tozier School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Carrie Ricker School Public3 to 4 | ||
Oak Hill Middle School Public5 to 8 | ||
Oak Hill 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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 287 East Road, Wales, ME 04280 | $225,000 | 4 | 1 | 1,908 | 108,900 |
– | – | – | 1,344 | 141,134 | |
$175,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,520 | 83,199 | |
$293,500 | 3 | 3 | 2,744 | 82,764 | |
$485,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,964 | 129,373 | |
$455,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,728 | 128,502 | |
$92,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,201 | 10,018 | |
– | – | – | 1,688 | 4,704,480 | |
$460,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,856 | 82,764 | |
$249,900 | 3 | 2 | 1,456 | 87,120 | |
$289,000 | 3 | 3 | 2,320 | 123,710 | |
– | – | – | 1,648 | 87,120 | |
$487,000 | 4 | 3 | 3,340 | 103,237 | |
$417,000 | 3 | 2 | 2,076 | 115,869 | |
– | – | – | – | 479,160 | |
$193,000 | 3 | 2 | 1,690 | 65,340 |
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