Sold
Last Sold Price
6 beds3,680 sqft$94/sqft
72 Main St, Peru, ME 04290
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.65 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$94/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

Step back in time and experience the charm of this beautifully preserved Victorian home, offering 2,800 square feet of living space filled with character and timeless elegance. Set on a meticulously landscaped 2.34-acre mini-estate, this property is a rare find with a perfect blend of period details and modern comforts. The main level features a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, a pantry, and a classic cast iron woodstove, along with a half bath for convenience. Entertain in the formal dining...Step back in time and experience the charm of this beautifully preserved Victorian home, offering 2,800 square feet of living space filled with character and timeless elegance. Set on a meticulously landscaped 2.34-acre mini-estate, this property is a rare find with a perfect blend of period details and modern comforts. The main level features a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, a pantry, and a classic cast iron woodstove, along with a half bath for convenience. Entertain in the formal dining room, relax in the parlor, and enjoy gatherings in the living room, all adorned with original woodwork, trim, and vintage velour wallpaper. A first-floor bedroom adds flexibility for guests or one-level living. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms with gleaming wood floors and two full bathrooms. The third floor offers a large, light-filled unfinished space with endless possibilities for additional living area, studio, or home office. The detached barn features two finished office spaces on the lower level. Above, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment could be an income-producing rental. The barn froze 2024, plumbing, heating and boiler needs replacement. Two garages provide ample storage—one for the main house and another on the adjoining lot, which includes its own septic system and drilled well. Enjoy the outdoors with 238 feet of frontage on Spear Stream, six heritage apple trees, oriental pear trees, blueberries, blackberries, and perennial gardens. Relax on the large front porch with its grand colonnade beams, unwind in the gazebo or on the side porch, and find tranquility in your own sauna retreat. A workshop/potting shed and a whole-house propane generator complete this impressive package. All buildings are uniformly painted in a period-appropriate palette, ensuring the estate's cohesive and authentic aesthetic. Properties like this don't come around often—schedule your private showing today and experience the grandness of this Victorian estate firsthand!
  • Listed by: Charlotte Lane 207.778.6333 charlotte@sandyriverrealty.com • Coldwell Banker Sandy River Realty
Listing closed: 05/21/2026 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1634309

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Property Information for 72 Main Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,836 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Victorian
  • Style: Victorian
  • View: Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: River/Brook/Stream
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 2.65 AC / 115,434 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Neighborhood
  • Page: 863-865
  • Directions: From Towles Country Store and Dunkin Donuts in Dixfield head West on US-2 W/Main St toward Weld Street. Turn left on N Main Street crossing the bridge. 72 Main Street will be 0.7 miles on the left.
  • Latitude: 44.522234
  • Longitude: -$70.47
  • Water Frontage Owned: 238.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $238.00
  • Water Body Type: Stream
  • Water Body Name: Spear Stream
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: PRRU-000027-000000-000014
  • Tax Lot: 14/15
  • Tax Book Number: 5726
  • Tax Map Number: 27
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,836.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, 2 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: RSU 55/MSAD 55
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Neighborhood, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.65
  • Lot Size Area: 2.65
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 115434.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 325.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Tree Growth: false
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 3680.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 3680.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1880
Building Features
  • Levels: Multi-Level
  • Levels: Multi-Level
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete, Brick/Mortar
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s)
  • Color: Slate Blue/Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $103.26
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Pellets, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: River/Brook/Stream
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Fiberglass
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, In-Law Apartment, Pantry, Shower, Storage
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Other Appliances: Cast iron wood cookstove
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 6
  • Equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available
  • Other Equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 3
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 13
  • Basement: Doghouse, Interior Entry, Full, Sump Pump, Brick/Mortar
  • Basement: Full, Sump Pump, Brick/Mortar
  • Basement Entry: Doghouse, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil, Pellets, Wood, Baseboard, Hot Water, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Above Garage
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Upper
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Above Garage
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 5: Bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 5 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Granite, Other
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: First
  • Other Room Amenities 1: Parlor
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 72 Main Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 21, 2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1634309

$345,000
Feb 20, 2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1634309

Aug 14, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1634309

$415,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/21/2026

Sold

Maine Listings #1634309

$345,000
02/20/2026

Pending

Maine Listings #1634309

08/14/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1634309

$415,000

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

Public Records for 72 Main Street

Taxable ValueLand$26,144Additions$252,776Total$278,920
Tax Record2025$4,281 ($357 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,568 SqFtStories2Lot Size92,347 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1995Year Renovated1995CountyOXFORDAPNPRRU M:27 L:14

Schools near 72 Main Street

This home is within Regional School Unit 10.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Private - K to 10
Rating
School
Distance
Mountain Valley Community School
PublicPK to 8

Emmanuel Academy
PrivateK to 10

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: 72 Main Street, Peru, ME 04290
$345,000
6
3,680
115,434
4
1
1,200
21,780
14,810
41,818
435,600
65,340

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