296 Main St
Active Under Contract
Active Under Contract
Description
Step into this beautifully updated historic Gorham colonial, which retains its timeless character while thoughtfully incorporating every modern comfort. Offering 3,320 sq. ft. of living space, 4-5 bedrooms on the second floor, 2.5 baths, 8 fireplaces, front and back staircases and Central Air Conditioning, the Samuel Staples House is a rare blend of 18th century charm and contemporary updates. The chef's dream kitchen is part of the 2012 addition done by M. R. Brewer, and features granite & wood...Step into this beautifully updated historic Gorham colonial, which retains its timeless character while thoughtfully incorporating every modern comfort. Offering 3,320 sq. ft. of living space, 4-5 bedrooms on the second floor, 2.5 baths, 8 fireplaces, front and back staircases and Central Air Conditioning, the Samuel Staples House is a rare blend of 18th century charm and contemporary updates. The chef's dream kitchen is part of the 2012 addition done by M. R. Brewer, and features granite & wood countertops, premium appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Once an inn run by Samuel Staples, and moved to its current location in the summer of 1976 from the corner of Elm and Main Streets, this home abounds with history yet sits on a modern concrete foundation, giving you a nice big basement for additional storage. A 2nd floor primary suite offers a private retreat with an ensuite that includes both a soaking tub and separate shower. Original honey toned wide pine floors, paired with abundant natural light help create warmth and character throughout. Step outside to enjoy beautifully planned mature perennial gardens that complement the level, open 0.92-acre lot. A few trees strategically placed around the edges of the lot provide tons of privacy while living so close to the center of town. A detached 2-car garage with pull-down storage above adds everyday convenience and a place for all your toys. Central air, natural gas Buderus Boiler, and public water/sewer make this home truly move-in ready, all just minutes from downtown Gorham. A property with this history and quality rarely comes to market. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Maine's past, updated for today. Fun Fact: The first meeting of the Board of Trustees that established Gorham Academy was held in this house in 1803!
- Listed by Ann Cianchette • Keller Williams Realty • info@MaineDreamProperties.com
- Listed by Elizabeth Henry • Keller Williams Realty
Property Details for 296 Main Street
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleColonial
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningOR
LISTING UPDATED: 06/04/2026 10:28 AM
Property Details for 296 Main Street
| Status | Active Under Contract |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1663399 |
| Days on Market | 12 |
| Taxes | $9,103 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1792 |
| Lot Size | 0.92 AC / 40,075 SF |
| County | Cumberland County |
Location
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Building Information for 296 Main Street
Stories-Year Built1792Building Size-Lot Size0.92 AC / 40,075 SF
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$4,994 per month
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Principal and Interest
$4,236
Property Taxes
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1Property Information for 296 Main Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zip Code: 1312
- Directions: Directly across the street from St. Anne's Church and in front of the Narragansett Elementary School
- Town: Gorham
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04038
- County: Cumberland
- Geo Latitude: 43.685073
- Geo Longitude: -70.426504
- Tax Lot: 6
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Intown: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Road Frontage: true
- Water View2: No
- Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
- Parking Features: Storage Above, Auto Door Opener, Gravel, Detached, 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street
- Attached Garage: No
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 13556
- Tax Map Number: 26
- Tax Year: 2025
- Parcel Number: GRHM-000026-000006
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $9,103.00
- Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
School Information
- School District: Gorham Public Schools
Property
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency:Programmable Thermostat: Yes
- Energy Efficiency: Programmable Thermostat
- HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Gas: Yes
- Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
- Water Heater:Tank: Yes
- Heat Fuel: Gas Natural
- Heat System: Baseboard, Hot Water
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3320.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.92
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 3320.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.92
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 40075.2
- Bedrooms Total: 5
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 296
- Property Information:Surveyed: No
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
- 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: 10.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:Color: Beige
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 2.00
- Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: tax card has 2 sections
- 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:Gravel: Yes
- Driveway: Gravel
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: Other
- Year Built: 1792
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Other Equipment: Cable
- Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Disposal: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Wall Oven: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Natural - On Site: Yes
- Water Heater: Gas, Off Heating System, Tank
- Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
- Equipment: Cable
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Clapboard
- # Fireplaces: 8
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Porch: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached, Storage Above
- Patio and Porch Features: Patio, Porch
- Basement Entry: Doghouse, Interior
Interior Features
- Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished, Walkout Access
- Flooring: Softwood, Tile
- Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: Central Air
- Heating: Gas Natural, Baseboard, Hot Water
- Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
- Laundry Features: Built-Ins, Utility Sink, Main Level, Washer Hookup
- Room Total: 10
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Butcher Block: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
- Dining Room Amenities: Formal, Wood Burning Fireplace8
- Furnished: Unfurnished
- Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - Hookup, Pantry, Primary Bedroom wBath, Shower, Storage
- Den Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace7
- Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Island, Pantry2, Wood Burning Fireplace12
- Laundry Room Amenities: Built-Ins13, Utility Sink
- Living Room Amenities: Formal2, Wood Burning Fireplace14
- Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block, Granite
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Built-Ins15, Closet7, Full Bath7, Separate Shower6, Soaking Tub6, Wood Burning Fireplace15
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet2, Wood Burning Fireplace2
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet3, Wood Burning Fireplace3
Room 4
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 4: Closet4, Wood Burning Fireplace4
Room 5
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 296 Main Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1663399 | — | |
| May 21, 2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1663399 | $850,000 | — |
| Jan 16, 1998 | Sold Maine Listings #188092 | $235,000 | — |
| Oct 22, 1997 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #188092 | — | |
| Jan 11, 1997 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #188092 | $250,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/04/2026 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1663399 | — |
| 05/21/2026 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1663399 | $850,000 |
| 01/16/1998 | Sold Maine Listings #188092 | $235,000 |
| 10/22/1997 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #188092 | — |
| 01/11/1997 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #188092 | $250,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 296 Main Street
Taxable ValueLand$72,100Additions$543,000Total$615,100
Tax Record2025$9,103 ($759 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt3,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,320 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,292 SqFtStories2Lot Size40,075 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningORCountyCUMBERLANDAPNGRHM M:026 B:006 L:000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 296 Main Street
This home is within Gorham Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Narragansett Elementary School PublicPK 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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