490 Common Road

Closed 3/31/17
Closed 3/31/17
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Trellis garden
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Front entrance
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Living room
Living room
Living room
hallway
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Kitchen
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Stiarcase
Staircase
Office
Renovated bath
3 season sunroom
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$105,000
3 beds2,388 sqft$44/sqft
490 Common Rd, Union, ME 04862
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.5 acresLot Size
1925Year Built
$44/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

FIX & FINISH this VILLAGE FARMHOUSE Someone with vision will snap this up: structurally sound three bedroom classic New Englander. Set on an acre and a half in the Village, just half mile stroll into the Common. The house offers 2,300+ square feet of living area...but needs some finishing touches. Some renovations done in the bathroom, kitchen, mudroom, office, etc. Come see the possibilities for yourself and make this house your sweet home.FIX & FINISH this VILLAGE FARMHOUSE Someone with vision will snap this up: structurally sound three bedroom classic New Englander. Set on an acre and a half in the Village, just half mile stroll into the Common. The house offers 2,300+ square feet of living area...but needs some finishing touches. Some renovations done in the bathroom, kitchen, mudroom, office, etc. Come see the possibilities for yourself and make this house your sweet home.
  • Listed by: William Barker 207.485.5355 bill@catesre.com • Cates Real Estate
Listing closed: 03/31/2017 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1249383

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$325,000

Avg days on market

50

Sale-to-list ratio

93.9%

Union, ME

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Property Information for 490 Common Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,206 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Knox County
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • View: Fields, Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: Village
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1925
  • Lot Size: 1.50 AC / 65,340 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town
  • Page: 152
  • Directions: Rte 17 in Union, turn left at Rte 135S. Turn right onto Common Road. House is .3 mile on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.213137
  • Longitude: -$69.27
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: UNNN-000023-000000-000003
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Book Number: 2927
  • Tax Map Number: 23
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,206.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Pasture/Field, Open, Wooded, Intown, Near Shopping, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.5
  • Lot Size Area: 1.5
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 65340.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 194.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Open, Pasture/Field, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2388.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2388.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1925
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Asbestos, Aluminum Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $43.97
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Aluminum Siding, Asbestos
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - Hookup, Storage
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior, Dirt Floor, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Storage
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Mud Room
  • Mud Room: Mud Room
  • Mud Room Level: First
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Sunroom Amenities: Three-Season
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: Second
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 490 Common Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 31, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1249383

$105,000—
Mar 2, 2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1249383

—
Jan 22, 2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1249383

$139,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/31/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1249383

$105,000
03/02/2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1249383

—
01/22/2016

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1249383

$139,000

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

Public Records for 490 Common Road

Taxable ValueLand$74,000Additions$277,100Total$351,100
Tax Record2025$4,670 ($389 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,553 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,553 SqFtStories2Lot Size65,340 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1925Year Renovated1925ZoningRBCountyKNOXAPNUNNN M:023 L:003

Schools near 490 Common Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 40 Msad 40.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Union Elementary School
Public - PK to 6
Medomak Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Medomak Valley High School
Public - 9 to 12
Warren Community School
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Union Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Medomak Middle School
Public7 to 8

Medomak Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Warren Community School
PublicPK to 6

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: 490 Common Road, Union, ME 04862
$105,000
3
2,388
65,340
478 Common Road, Union, ME 04862
–
3
1
2,208
59,242
460 Common Road, Union, ME 04862
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3
1
1,136
81,022
523 Common Road, Union, ME 04862
$965,000
4
4,260
2,482,920
432 Common Road, Union, ME 04862
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3
1.5
1,122
16,988
1550 Heald Highway, Union, ME 04862
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3
2
1,512
65,340

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