Welcome home to this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath Cape conveniently tucked back on a private .78-acre lot in Bangor's desirable East Side. The bright kitchen offers a cozy breakfast nook, skylight, and sliders leading to the back deck—perfect for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Enjoy hardwood floors in the spacious dining and living rooms, along with a full bath on the first floor for added convenience.
Upstairs, the large dormered primary bedroom features an attached office or storage space with access to attic storage above the garage. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath complete the second level. The refinished basement (2020) adds flexible living space with laminate flooring and a wood stove for cozy Maine winters.
Outside, you'll find a wooded backyard with room to play, an outbuilding for extra storage, and a freshly paved driveway leading to a 2-car attached garage. With fresh exterior paint and a fantastic location across from city walking trails—and just minutes to Husson University, shopping, hospitals, and the airport—this home offers comfort, convenience, and charm all in one. Sellers offering concession allowance to assist with interest rates, remodeling or closing! Move-In Ready-Get into your new home to enjoy the Holidays!
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$364,000
1234 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401
3beds
1,901sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1987
0.78 Acres Lot
$372,600 Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$2,710 Estimated rent
Home value
$372,600
$283,000 - $492,000
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Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1640362
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 228 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 19
Bedroom 1
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 99 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11
Dining room
- Features: Formal
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Family room
- Features: Heat Stove
- Level: Second
- Area: 336 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 24
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Skylight
- Level: First
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 21
Living room
- Features: Formal
- Level: First
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 25
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,901
- Total interior livable area: 1,901 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,501
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.78 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: BANGMR46L006A
- Zoning: LDR
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1987
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bangor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $267,700
- Annual tax amount: $5,793
- Date on market: 10/10/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | Sold | $364,000-5.2%$191/sqft |
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| 1/9/2026 | Pending sale | $384,000$202/sqft |
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| 12/16/2025 | Contingent | $384,000$202/sqft |
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| 11/15/2025 | Price change | $384,000-2.5%$202/sqft |
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| 11/8/2025 | Price change | $394,000-1.5%$207/sqft |
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| 10/29/2025 | Price change | $399,900-3.4%$210/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $414,000-2.6%$218/sqft |
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| 10/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $425,000$224/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,126 | $267,700 |
| 2023 | $5,126 +6.6% | $267,700 +13.6% |
| 2022 | $4,808 +2.3% | $235,700 +11.9% |
| 2021 | $4,699 | $210,700 |
| 2020 | $4,699 +2.2% | $210,700 +5.3% |
| 2019 | $4,600 +2.2% | $200,000 +2% |
| 2018 | $4,500 +4.3% | $196,100 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $4,316 +3.1% | $191,400 +2.9% |
| 2016 | $4,185 +1.6% | $186,000 -0.9% |
| 2015 | $4,120 +1.9% | $187,700 +1.2% |
| 2014 | $4,044 +3.9% | $185,500 -0.9% |
| 2013 | $3,894 -8% | $187,200 |
| 2012 | $4,231 +18.9% | $187,200 +1% |
| 2011 | $3,558 -1.1% | $185,300 -1.9% |
| 2009 | $3,597 -7.3% | $188,800 -7.3% |
| 2008 | $3,879 | $203,600 |
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Neighborhood: 04401
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