490 Valley Ave
Closed 12/4/24
Closed 12/4/24
Description
Rare Waterfront Opportunity in Bangor - 1.7 Acres on the Kenduskeag Stream! Discover a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own an expansive 1.7-acre waterfront property right in the heart of Bangor. Properties like this are a rare find! Nestled on private, lushly landscaped grounds, this contemporary custom-built home offers 270 feet of usable frontage on the serene Kenduskeag Stream, perfect for kayaking, fly fishing, or simply soaking in the natural beauty. This stunning home welcomes you with exceptional...Rare Waterfront Opportunity in Bangor - 1.7 Acres on the Kenduskeag Stream! Discover a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own an expansive 1.7-acre waterfront property right in the heart of Bangor. Properties like this are a rare find! Nestled on private, lushly landscaped grounds, this contemporary custom-built home offers 270 feet of usable frontage on the serene Kenduskeag Stream, perfect for kayaking, fly fishing, or simply soaking in the natural beauty. This stunning home welcomes you with exceptional design and a WOW! factor the moment you enter. The open-concept layout showcases a custom kitchen, spacious dining area, and a living room with a soaring cathedral ceiling, all with picturesque water views. The first-floor primary suite offers sweeping views of the stream and the private backyard, with a remodeled ensuite bathroom featuring double vanities and a glassed-in tiled shower. On the second level, you'll find three additional bedrooms, a full bath, and a balcony leading to a second-story deck, perfect for enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The lower level is equally impressive, offering walkout access to a rear patio with a hot tub, an additional living space, an office/library or 5th bedroom, and another bathroom. The gently sloping yard leads right to the waterfront, offering endless opportunities for outdoor activities. The property also includes a detached 2-story shop/studio, ideal for a variety of uses, from creative pursuits to additional storage. And to make this perfect package even better, a home warranty is included. This meticulously maintained property features landscaped grounds with lilacs, magnolias, flowering quince, and a tranquil meditation garden, making it a true sanctuary. Watch eagles and herons soar overhead as you relax in this idyllic setting. Don't miss your chance to see this exceptional property. It's truly a must-see for discerning buyers looking for luxury, privacy, and nature all in one.
- Listed by Linda Gardiner • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group • lindagardiner@masiello.com
Property Details for 490 Valley Avenue
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesRiver, Stream
ArchitecturalStyleContemporary
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningLow Des Res
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 12/23/2024 11:29 AM
Property Details for 490 Valley Avenue
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1587410 |
| Days on Market | 166 |
| Taxes | $9,420 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.70 AC / 74,052 SF |
| County | Penobscot County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Sold By ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
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Building Information for 490 Valley Avenue
Stories-Year Built1978Building Size-Lot Size1.70 AC / 74,052 SF
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$4,024 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$3,239
Property Taxes
$785
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 490 Valley Avenue
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Water Body Name: Kenduskeag Stream
- Zip Code: 3370
- Directions: From 14th St in Bangor, bear right onto Valley - .08 mile on left. - Valley runs between 14th and Kenduskeag Ave.
- Town: Bangor
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04401
- County: Penobscot
- Geo Latitude: 44.819691
- Geo Longitude: -68.795274
- Tax Lot: 10
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Intown: Yes
- Location:Near Shopping: Yes
- Location:Neighborhood: Yes
- Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
- Transportation:Public Transport Access: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 270.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 270.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:Deeded: Yes
- Recreational Water:River/Brook/Stream: Yes
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Road Frontage: true
- Water View2: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Inside Entrance, Storage
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 12118
- Tax Map Number: R34
- Tax Year: 2024
- Parcel Number: BANG-000034R-000000-000010
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $9,420.00
- Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
School Information
- School District: Bangor Public Schools
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URLBranded: https://view.ricoh360.com/68276dd3-b627-45f1-88f7-9c50c7f2fd91
- Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: https://mls.ricoh360.com/68276dd3-b627-45f1-88f7-9c50c7f2fd91
Property
Green Features
- Green Features:Whole House Fan: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Low E Windows: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Storm Doors: Yes
- Energy Efficiency:Storm Windows: Yes
- Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Low E Windows, Storm Doors, Storm Windows
- HERS Certified: Unknown
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood2
- Heat System: Forced Air, Stove
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 600.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 2543.0
- Lot Size Acres: 1.7
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 3143.0
- Lot Size Area: 1.7
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 74052.0
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 490
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- 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: Gray
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: 1.00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Prev Disclosure- Appraisal
- 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:Paved: Yes
- Driveway: Paved2
Property and Assessments
- 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: 1978
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
- Water Heater: Electric2
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Equipment: Air Radon Mitigation System, Cable, Internet Access Available, Water Radon Mitigation System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:1 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
- Roof: Membrane, Shingle
- Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached, Direct Entry to Living, Storage Above
- Patio and Porch Features: Deck
- Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out
Interior Features
- Basement: Finished, Full, Walkout Access
- Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Bathtub, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Stove, Forced Air
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 10
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 4
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 3.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 3.10
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
- Family Room Amenities: Built-Ins10, Heat Stove9
- Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath, Attic, Bathtub, Home Warranty, Hot Tub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Primary Bedroom wBath, Storage, Walk-in Closets
- Kitchen Amenities: Island
- Living Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling5, Formal2, Wood Burning Fireplace14
- Kitchen Countertop: Granite
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Double Vanities6, Full Bath7, LaundryLaundry Hook-up6, Separate Shower6, Walk-in Closet6
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 20.0
- Room Level: Basement
Room 2
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet2
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet3, Skylight11
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 4: Closet4, Skylight12
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: First
- Bedroom Amenities 5: Built-Ins, Closet5
Room 6
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: First
Room 7
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 27.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: First
Room 8
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 21.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: First
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 5
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Width: 15.0
- Room Level: Basement
Room 10
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: First
Property History for 490 Valley Avenue
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4, 2024 | Sold Maine Listings #1587410 | $650,000 | — |
| Oct 9, 2024 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1587410 | — | |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1587410 | $889,000 | — |
| May 3, 2010 | Sold Maine Listings #958680 | $374,000 | — |
| Mar 24, 2010 | Pending Maine Listings #958680 | — | |
| Mar 23, 2010 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #958680 | — | |
| Dec 21, 2009 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #958680 | $435,000 | — |
| Nov 17, 2006 | Sold Maine Listings #792889 | $330,000 | — |
| Sep 19, 2006 | Pending Maine Listings #792889 | — | |
| Sep 19, 2006 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #792889 | — | |
| Apr 30, 2006 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #792889 | $424,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/04/2024 | Sold Maine Listings #1587410 | $650,000 |
| 10/09/2024 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1587410 | — |
| 04/24/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1587410 | $889,000 |
| 05/03/2010 | Sold Maine Listings #958680 | $374,000 |
| 03/24/2010 | Pending Maine Listings #958680 | — |
| 03/23/2010 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #958680 | — |
| 12/21/2009 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #958680 | $435,000 |
| 11/17/2006 | Sold Maine Listings #792889 | $330,000 |
| 09/19/2006 | Pending Maine Listings #792889 | — |
| 09/19/2006 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #792889 | — |
| 04/30/2006 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #792889 | $424,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 490 Valley Avenue
Taxable ValueLand$49,900Additions$497,700Total$547,600
Tax Record2025$9,693 ($808 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3.5Total Finished SqFt2,415 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,415 SqFtStories2Lot Size74,052 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1978ZoningLDRCountyPENOBSCOTAPNBANG M:R34 L:010Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 490 Valley Avenue
This home is within Bangor Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 3 | |||
| Public - | 4 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Fruit Street School PublicPK to 3 | ||
Mary Snow School Public4 to 5 | ||
William S. Cohen School Public6 to 8 | ||
Bangor 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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