Welcome to 1159 Essex St, Bangor! This affordable and charming home has been lived in and lovingly maintained by the same family since they built it in 1953. It now awaits a new family to adore it. This home offers a rare sense of privacy, hidden in plain sight surrounded by beautiful lush gardens. It offers two bedrooms, a cozy gas fireplace, spacious kitchen dining area and single-floor living, it's perfect as a first home, an Airbnb, or for a downsize. Enjoy a peaceful, country-like setting while still being just minutes from all that Bangor has to offer. This home will not last long! Schedule your showing today!
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$205,000
1159 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401
2beds
1,050sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
0.28 Acres Lot
$238,200 Zestimate®
$195/sqft
$2,185 Estimated rent
Home value
$238,200
$219,000 - $257,000
$2,185/mo
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Realty of Maine
Bought with:
Realty of Maine
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1601845
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 142.68 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.6
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 104.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9.5 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: First
- Area: 194.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.89 x 11.5
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 92.91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.11 x 9.19
Living room
- Features: Gas Fireplace
- Level: First
- Area: 323.76 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.8 x 14.2
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- Has cooling: Yes
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living, Shower
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Basement: Exterior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,050
- Total interior livable area: 1,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Features: City Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: BANGMR47L004B
- Zoning: Rural Residential Ag
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Bungalow,Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: 90% Efficient Furnace
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bangor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $195/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $129,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,476
- Date on market: 8/28/2024
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/18/2024 | Sold | $205,000-8.9%$195/sqft |
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| 10/16/2024 | Pending sale | $225,000$214/sqft |
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| 9/5/2024 | Contingent | $225,000$214/sqft |
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| 8/28/2024 | Listed for sale | $225,000$214/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,476 | $129,300 |
| 2023 | $2,476 +6.1% | $129,300 +13% |
| 2022 | $2,334 +5.1% | $114,400 +14.9% |
| 2021 | $2,221 | $99,600 |
| 2020 | $2,221 +7.3% | $99,600 +10.7% |
| 2019 | $2,070 +3.8% | $90,000 +3.6% |
| 2018 | $1,994 +1.4% | $86,900 -0.3% |
| 2017 | $1,966 +3.4% | $87,200 +3.2% |
| 2016 | $1,901 +1.8% | $84,500 -0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,868 -2.1% | $85,100 -2.7% |
| 2014 | $1,908 +4.8% | $87,500 |
| 2013 | $1,820 -8% | $87,500 |
| 2012 | $1,978 +31.6% | $87,500 +11.7% |
| 2011 | $1,503 -0.7% | $78,300 -1.5% |
| 2009 | $1,514 | $79,500 |
| 2008 | $1,514 +15.3% | $79,500 +17.4% |
| 2006 | $1,313 | $67,700 |
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Neighborhood: 04401
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Mary Snow SchoolGrades: 4-5Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10William S. Cohen SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- 6/10Bangor High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.7 mi
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