51 Gould Rd
$934,000
Price
Description
Step back in time to an era of craftsmanship and charm in this colonial style treasure, where wide-plank floors and a majestic center chimney anchor timeless elegance in this welcoming country home. Built in 1946 by Maine author John Gould known for his quintessential storytelling in 30 published books and columnist. In his book 'The House Jacob Built' (Gould's great grandfather) Jacob Gould built the original house on this lot in 1780 which later burned in a fire. The current home is a replica of...Step back in time to an era of craftsmanship and charm in this colonial style treasure, where wide-plank floors and a majestic center chimney anchor timeless elegance in this welcoming country home. Built in 1946 by Maine author John Gould known for his quintessential storytelling in 30 published books and columnist. In his book 'The House Jacob Built' (Gould's great grandfather) Jacob Gould built the original house on this lot in 1780 which later burned in a fire. The current home is a replica of the original house in the book and was occupied by Gould and his family from 1946-1973. Original forged hardware on doors and numerous built in cabinets. With a wide center foyer leading to all rooms on the main level and a stairway to upstairs gives this house a wonderful flow. Bright rooms, new replacement windows throughout house in 2025, main floors have been refinished, new tile floors in kitchen, mud room and bath, new interior and exterior lighting. The grand great room has refinished red oak flooring and fireplace. A stunning country kitchen with built in place cabinets, new stainless appliances, antique cookstove and center island. Once a writing room, the home office is ready to serve your work from home needs. The library is a cozy room just off the foyer and is filled with books and is ready for you to enjoy. There is a spacious workshop off the attached carriage house which gives you a glimpse of days gone by. Upstairs there is a spacious reading nook with a built in magazine rack and steady stream of sunlight to enjoy a lazy afternoon with a good book. There are 4 spacious bedrooms all with large closets and built-ins. The updated 2 full bathrooms have ample space for your bathing needs. There is a large walk-in attic off the primary bedroom with future claimable living or work space needs. The barn has ample room on the main level and lower level for horses, goats ect. Once a thriving flower and vegetable farm this could be your gentleman's farm.
- Listed by Kathy Harris • Portside Real Estate Group
Property Details for 51 Gould Road
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleColonial
Garage Spaces6.00
GarageYes
ZoningR O Sapce 1
ViewFields, Trees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 01/01/2026 02:07 PM
Property Details for 51 Gould Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1641311 |
| Days on Market | 79 |
| Taxes | $9,188 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1946 |
| Lot Size | 2.30 AC / 100,188 SF |
| County | Androscoggin County |
Location
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Building Information for 51 Gould Road
Stories-Year Built1946Building Size-Lot Size2.30 AC / 100,188 SF
Payment Calculator
$5,318 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,552
Property Taxes
$766
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 51 Gould Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zip Code: 9760
- Directions: Ridge Rd aka Route 9 to Gould Rd. at blinking light. #51 will be on right.
- Town: Lisbon
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04252
- County: Androscoggin
- Geo Latitude: 44.025176
- Geo Longitude: -70.059717
- Tax Lot: 49
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: Storage Above, Auto Door Opener, Basement, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 11836
- Tax Map Number: R-2
- Tax Year: 2025
- Parcel Number: LISN-000002R-000000-000049
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $9,188.00
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: https://www.propertypanorama.com/instaview/mreis/1641311
Property
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency:Double Pane Windows: Yes
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3044.0
- Lot Size Acres: 2.3
- Source of Acreage: Survey
- Building Area Total: 3044.0
- Lot Size Area: 2.3
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 100188.0
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 51
- Property Information:Surveyed: Yes
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Property Information:Deed: Partial
- Property Information:# Rooms: 10.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Light Gray
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- 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
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: Measured
- Year Built: 1946
Utilities
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:4+ Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Barn: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
- Other Structures: Barn(s)
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Patio: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: True
- Flooring: Wood, Tile
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Wood Stove, Forced Air
- Foundation Details: Block, Concrete Perimeter
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 10
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Quartz: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Den
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Library
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Level: Second
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 51 Gould Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | Price Change Maine Listings #1641311 | $934,000 | — |
| Oct 18, 2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1641311 | $949,900 | — |
| May 30, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1558967925 | $650,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2026 | Price Change Maine Listings #1641311 | $934,000 |
| 10/18/2025 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1641311 | $949,900 |
| 05/30/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1558967925 | $650,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 51 Gould Road
Taxable ValueLand$88,500Additions$470,100Total$558,600
Tax Record2024$7,597 ($633 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt2,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,520 SqFtStories2Lot Size2,678,940 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1946ZoningRURALCountyANDROSCOGGINAPNLISN M:R02 L:049Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 51 Gould Road
This home is within Lisbon Public Schools.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Private - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lisbon Community School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Philip W Sugg Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Lisbon High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Lisbon Falls Christian Academy PrivateK 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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