Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds2,218 sqft

489 Back Rd, Skowhegan, ME 04976

Single FamilyProperty Type
5.66 acresLot Size
1790Year Built
$74/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Welcome to a truly special piece of Maine heritage: 489 Back Road, a tranquil, pastoral retreat that whispers stories of the past. This historic 5.66 acre parcel sits in idyllic Skowhegan, surrounded by rolling fields, mature trees, and sweeping views -- yet has the heart of a deeply rooted legacy. The property includes a spacious 2,218-square-foot home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, ready to be reimagined. With its solid structure and generous layout, the home is a true canvas of possibilities,...Welcome to a truly special piece of Maine heritage: 489 Back Road, a tranquil, pastoral retreat that whispers stories of the past. This historic 5.66 acre parcel sits in idyllic Skowhegan, surrounded by rolling fields, mature trees, and sweeping views -- yet has the heart of a deeply rooted legacy. The property includes a spacious 2,218-square-foot home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, ready to be reimagined. With its solid structure and generous layout, the home is a true canvas of possibilities, inviting you to update, restore, or redesign it to suit your vision. Originally part of the land where a young Abner Coburn was raised, this property holds profound historical significance. Coburn, who went on to become Maine's 30th governor, spent his boyhood here along the Back Road. Whether you are a history enthusiast, nature lover, or someone seeking refuge in the quiet beauty of rural Maine, 489 Back Road stands ready to welcome you into a legacy as timeless as the landscape itself.
  • Listed by: Lindsae Fish 207.551.4035 lindsae@thefishteam.com • NextHome Experience
  • Listed by: Carolyn Fish Jason Fish 207.944.8466 info@thefishteam.com • NextHome Experience
Listing closed: 05/14/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1644109
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Property Information for 489 Back Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,810 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse, New Englander
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Style: Farmhouse, New Englander
  • Has Waterfront: No

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1790
  • Lot Size: 5.66 AC / 246,549 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 175
  • Directions: GPS friendly
  • Latitude: 44.718722
  • Longitude: -$69.70
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: SKOW-000013-000000-000012-000005
  • Tax Lot: 12-5
  • Tax Book Number: 6119
  • Tax Map Number: 13
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,810.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling Slope
  • Lot Size Acres: 5.66
  • Lot Size Area: 5.66
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 246549.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 587.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Deed
  • Tree Growth: true
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2218.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2218.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1790
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Granite, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Materials: Granite, Brick/Mortar
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Aluminum Siding
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $90.17
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Fuses
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Cesspool
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Storage
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Interior Entry, Full, Unfinished, Slab
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished, Slab
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Hot Water, Wood Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Storage

Room Information

Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room: Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room Level: Third
Den
  • Den: Den
  • Den Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: First

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 489 Back Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 14, 2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1644109

$165,000—
May 12, 2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1939921519

$165,000—
Apr 23, 2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1644109

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/14/2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1644109

$165,000
05/12/2026

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1939921519

$165,000
04/23/2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1644109

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Public records

489 Back Road

Beds

3

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,218 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,218 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

246,550 SqFt

Schools near 489 Back Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 54 Msad 54.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 3
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 4 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bloomfield Elementary School
Public1 to 3

Skowhegan Area Middle School
Public6 to 8

Skowhegan Area High School
Public9 to 12

Margaret Chase Smith School-Skowhegan
Public4 to 5

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 489 Back Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976
$165,000
3
2,218
246,549
–
3
2
1,788
43,560
$245,000
3
1,916
87,120
–
–
2
1,152
43,560
$191,250
–
2
2,794
566,280
–
–
–
–
140,699

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