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  • Price cut: $28.5K (10/6)
    $296,500

    15 Sylvan Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240

    3beds
    1,638sqft
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    $2,131/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1938
    5,227 Square Feet Lot
    $295,900 Zestimate®
    $181/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Modern flooringMain-level convenienceQuaint fully fenced-in backyardSolid craftsmanship throughoutEat-in kitchenSpacious mudroomBack deck
    Enjoy low-maintenance living and effortless comfort in this updated 3-Bed Cape Near Bates College & Medical Center. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom Cape offers the perfect blend of main-level convenience, modern updates, and neighborhood charm. Home Highlights: Effortless Main-Floor Living, enjoy a private first-floor primary suite complete with a full bath and a walk-in closet featuring integrated first-floor laundry. Convenient Entry, drive straight into your attached 2-car garage and enter into a spacious mudroom designed to keep daily clutter out of sight. Sunlit & Stylish, upgraded with beautiful modern flooring, craftsmanship details, and larger windows that flood the home with natural light. Private Outdoor Retreat, unwind on the back deck or let pets and kids play safely in the quaint, fully fenced-in backyard. Neighborhood Spot, located minutes from local amenities, grocery stores, hospitals, and Bates College, plus a short stroll to Dairy Joy Ice Cream Shop! Turnkey investment opportunity in a high-demand Lewiston rental corridor! This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom Cape combines low immediate capital expenditure with strong potential rental demand, thanks to its proximity to Bates College, major hospitals, and retail hubs. Walking distance to Bates College, local medical institutions, shopping, and amenities, ensuring a steady pool of student, faculty, and healthcare professional tenants. Recent updates feature low-maintenance flooring, enlarged windows for boosted light, and solid craftsmanship throughout—minimizing initial repair costs. Features an attached 2-car garage leading into a large mudroom, an eat-in kitchen, and a highly desirable first-floor primary suite with main-level laundry hookups. Low-Maintenance Exterior, Fully fenced yard and private rear deck require minimal ongoing upkeep while adding property appeal.
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    Androvise Realty

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1673059MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      Primary bedroom
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Mud room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Other, Pellet Stove
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
      Features
      • 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,638
      • Total interior livable area: 1,638 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,638
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 2
      • Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: Other Bath Modifications
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
      • Features: City Lot, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood, Level
      Details
      • Parcel number: LEWIM174L409
      • Zoning: RES
      • Other equipment: Cable, DSL

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
      • Foundation: Poured Concrete
      • Roof: Pitched,Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1938

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Lewiston

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $181/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $97,200
      • Annual tax amount: $3,186
      • Date on market: 7/23/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $295,900

        $281,000 - $311,000

        $2,071/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        10/6/2026Price change$296,500-8.8%$181/sqft
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        9/24/2026Price change$325,000-9.7%$198/sqft
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        8/26/2026Price change$359,900-4%$220/sqft
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        7/23/2026Listed for sale$374,990+158.6%$229/sqft
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        10/9/2018Listing removed$145,000$89/sqft
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        9/28/2018Price change$145,000-3.3%$89/sqft
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        9/27/2018Price change$150,000-5.7%$92/sqft
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        8/31/2018Listed for sale$159,000$97/sqft
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        8/11/2018Pending sale$159,000$97/sqft
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        8/5/2018Price change$159,000-3.5%$97/sqft
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        7/4/2018Listed for sale$164,837$101/sqft
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        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,088 +5.9%$97,200
        2023$2,916 +5.3%$97,200
        2022$2,770 +0.8%$97,200
        2021$2,747 +7.6%$97,200 +9.1%
        2020$2,554 -0.9%$89,100
        2019$2,576 +0.9%$89,100
        2018$2,554 +2.3%$89,100
        2017$2,497 +1.8%$89,100
        2016$2,454 +0.6%$89,100
        2015$2,439 $89,100
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 04240

        Getting around

        61 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        58 / 100
        Bikeable

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