42 Front St
Sumner, ME 04292

$155,000

Price

Beds

Baths

1,635 Sq. Ft.

$95 / Sq. Ft.

1,635

Sq. Ft.

$95

per Sq. Ft.

Description

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated and historically significant 3-unit building in the heart of Sumner. Once serving as the town's post office, this well-known Front Street landmark blends timeless character with modern convenience—ideal for investors or owner-occupants alike. Each of the three units features its own separate meter and a brand-new, energy-efficient heating system. Major updates throughout the building include a new roof and updated windows, ensuring long-term...Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated and historically significant 3-unit building in the heart of Sumner. Once serving as the town's post office, this well-known Front Street landmark blends timeless character with modern convenience—ideal for investors or owner-occupants alike. Each of the three units features its own separate meter and a brand-new, energy-efficient heating system. Major updates throughout the building include a new roof and updated windows, ensuring long-term comfort and reduced maintenance costs. The spacious top-floor unit offers generous living space and is large enough to accommodate a family comfortably—perfect for owner-occupancy or generating strong rental income. With thoughtful updates and historical charm, this property stands out as a turnkey investment in a prime location. Whether you're looking to expand your rental portfolio or live in one unit while offsetting your mortgage with rental income from the others, this versatile property checks all the boxes.

Listed by Marla Winship • Meservier & Associates

Property Details for 42 Front Street

Waterfront

ArchitecturalStyle

New Englander

Garage Spaces

.00

Garage

Zoning

Rural Residential

LISTING UPDATED: 12/04/2025 11:42 AM

Property Details for 42 Front Street

Status	Active
MLS #	1619527
Days on Market	238
Taxes	$1,794 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Compass Type	Multi Family
MLS Type	Multi-Family
Year Built	1860
Lot Size	0.18 AC / 7,840 SF
County	Oxford County

Location

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Building Information for 42 Front Street

Stories-Residences3Year Built1860Building Size-Lot Size0.18 AC / 7,840 SF

Payment Calculator

$915 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$766

Property Taxes

$150

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 42 Front Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Road Surface Type: Paved
Zip Code: 3644

Town: Sumner
State/Province: ME
Zip Code: 04292
County: Oxford
Geo Latitude: 44.36475
Geo Longitude: -70.458534
Tax Lot: 43
Site:Open: Yes
Location:Neighborhood: Yes

Parking

Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Attached Garage: No

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Book Number: 5446
Tax Map Number: U03

Tax Year: 2024
Parcel Number: SUMN-000003-000000-000043U
Location Information:Association Y/N: No
Tax Annual Amount: $1,794.42

Property

Heating and Cooling

Water Heater:Electric: No

Lot Information

SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1635.0

Lot Size Acres: 0.18
Source of Acreage: Public Records
Building Area Total: 1635.0
Lot Size Area: 0.18
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 7840.8
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 0
Street Number: 42
Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
Property Information:Seasonal: No
Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Property Information:Deed: All
Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
Property Information:Color: Yellow

Parking

Driveway:Gravel: Yes

Property and Assessments

Leased Land: No
Property Type: Multi-Family

Property Type Label: Multi-Family
Year Built: 1860

Utilities

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer

Water Source: Private
Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
Gas:Bottled: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes

Roof: Shingle

Interior Features

Basement: Bulkhead, Unfinished
Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Carpet

Cooling: None
Heating: Forced Air
Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.00
Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.00
Cooling YN: No
Heating YN: Yes

Multi Family

Income & Expenses Information

Gross Income: $7,800.00
Operating Expenses: $3,462.13

Multi-Family Information

Number of Units: 3

Unit 1

Unit 1:Lease: No
Unit 1:Level: First

Unit 1:Security Deposit: No
Unit 1:Monthly Rent: $650.00
Unit 1:# Full Baths: 1.00
Unit 1:# of Half Baths: .00
Unit 1:# of Rooms: 4.00
Unit 1:# of Bedrooms: 2.00
Unit 1:Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
Unit 1:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Unit 1:Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
Unit 1:Electric: No
Unit 1:Heat: Yes
Unit 1:Range: Yes
Unit 1:Refrigerator: Yes
Unit 1:Sewer: Yes
Unit 1:Water: Yes

Unit 2

Unit 2:Lease: No
Unit 2:Level: First

Unit 2:Security Deposit: No
Unit 2:Monthly Rent: $.00
Unit 2:# Full Baths: 1.00
Unit 2:# Half Baths: .00
Unit 2:# of Rooms: 5.00
Unit 2:# of Bedrooms: 2.00
Unit 2:Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
Unit 2:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Unit 2:Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
Unit 2:Electric: No
Unit 2:Heat: Yes
Unit 2:Range: Yes
Unit 2:Refrigerator: Yes
Unit 2:Sewer: Yes
Unit 2:Water: Yes

Unit 3

Unit 3:Lease: No
Unit 3:Level: Second

Unit 3:Security Deposit: No
Unit 3:Monthly Rent: $.00
Unit 3:# Full Baths: 1.00
Unit 3:# Half Baths: .00
Unit 3:# of Rooms: 6.00
Unit 3:# of Bedrooms: 3.00
Unit 3:Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
Unit 3:Dedicated Gas Meter: No
Unit 3:Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
Unit 3:Electric: No
Unit 3:Heat: Yes
Unit 3:Range: Yes
Unit 3:Refrigerator: Yes
Unit 3:Sewer: Yes
Unit 3:Water: Yes

Unit 4

Unit 4:Electric: No

Unit Information

Units:# of 1 BD Units: 0
Units:# of 2 BD Units: 2

Units:# of 3 BD Units: 1
Units:# of 4+ BD Units: 0

Property History for 42 Front Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jul 16, 2025	Price Change Maine Listings #1619527	$155,000	—
May 20, 2025	Price Change Maine Listings #1619527	$170,000	—
Apr 17, 2025	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1619527	$186,000	—
Dec 17, 2018	Sold Maine Listings #1355218	$35,000	—
Oct 1, 2018	Pending Maine Listings #1355218		—
Sep 27, 2018	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1355218		—
Jun 7, 2018	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1355218	$42,500	—
May 23, 2018	Withdrawn Maine Listings #1288747	$42,500	—
Nov 13, 2016	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1288747	$57,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
07/16/2025	Price Change Maine Listings #1619527	$155,000
05/20/2025	Price Change Maine Listings #1619527	$170,000
04/17/2025	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1619527	$186,000
12/17/2018	Sold Maine Listings #1355218	$35,000
10/01/2018	Pending Maine Listings #1355218	—
09/27/2018	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1355218	—
06/07/2018	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1355218	$42,500
05/23/2018	Withdrawn Maine Listings #1288747	$42,500
11/13/2016	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1288747	$57,000

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

Public Records for 42 Front Street

Taxable ValueLand$31,680Additions$106,352Total$138,032

Tax Record2024$1,794 ($150 / month)

Home Facts

Total Finished SqFt1,110 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,110 SqFtStories2Lot Size7,841 SqFtCountyOXFORDAPNSUMN M:U03 L:043

Schools near 42 Front Street

This home is within Regional School Unit 10.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Hartford-Sumner Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	PK to 6	3.7 mi
2/10	Buckfield Jr-Sr High School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 12	6.6 mi
NR	West Sumner Christian School	Private - Nearby school	7 to 12	1.1 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Hartford-Sumner Elementary School PublicPK to 6 Serves this home	3.7 mi
2/10	Buckfield Jr-Sr High School Public7 to 12 Serves this home	6.6 mi
NR	West Sumner Christian School Private7 to 12 Nearby school	1.1 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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More information about 42 Front Street, Sumner, ME 04292

42 Front Street is a multi-family home for sale in Sumner, ME 04292. This property was listed for sale on April 17, 2025 by Meservier & Associates, it's currently listed at $155,000. It has been on the market for a total of 238 days and was last sold on December 17, 2018. This listing's school district is Regional School Unit 10. Nearby schools include Hartford-Sumner Elementary School, Buckfield Jr-Sr High School and West Sumner Christian School. 42 Front Street is a 7-bed, 3-bath, 1,635 sqft multi-family home built in 1860.

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