Located in rural Van Buren is a unique home within a completely private setting, located within 3 miles of town and the Canadian border. The home is a 2/3 bedroom property boasting natural light throughout the living area and over 2300 sq ft. Currently there are 2 double bedrooms, including a master bedroom with private bathroom, with the option of creating a third from an attic accessed from a stairway in the living room, or leave it open and use as an office, den or an open sleeping area. The living space itself is an open plan concept allowing you to appreciate the cathedral ceilings, stone chimney and natural heat that comes from the attached wood stove. Leading from the kitchen and living room is a heated sunroom set to the back of the home overlooking a spring-fed pond. The seller has advised that the local habitat includes a whole range of wildlife including the occasional visits from Moose, what a sight to behold when it visits the pond and you can watch from the comfort of your home. Set for winter the home comes with several heating systems, including oil fed boiler with dual fuel tanks and a boiler mate that serves the whole home; a wood stove in the living room, complimented by electric baseboard heater in the bedrooms and mud room, and an electric water heater; and an external wood boiler that is currently disconnected as not used. The home is also equipped with a generator hookup, just in case....... The land that comes with the home is a surveyed 134.59 acres, running over 5000' deep, starting from Castonguay Road, and is the only home on Gerard Drive, making it a private driveway measuring approximately 0.6 miles long. The property also has ATV and snowmobile trails throughout the land, giving easy connection to ITS 81. To view this home please consult with a real estate agent, viewings are expressly by appointment only.
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$341,000
166 Gerard Drive, Van Buren, ME 04785
2beds
2,347sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1994
134.59 Acres Lot
$416,900 Zestimate®
$145/sqft
$1,986 Estimated rent
Home value
$416,900
$375,000 - $463,000
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Wood stoveNatural heatStone chimneyExternal wood boilerMaster bedroomCathedral ceilingsPrivate bathroom
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Listed by:
American Realty Company
Bought with:
RE/MAX County
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1563127
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Features: Full Bath, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 166.65 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11.11
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 189.54 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.2 x 11.7
Bonus room
- Features: Built-in Features, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
- Area: 65.72 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.11 x 6.5
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Nook, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Heat Stove, Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Level: First
- Area: 318.08 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20.39 x 15.6
Living room
- Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Heat Stove
- Level: First
- Area: 356.36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23.6 x 15.1
Loft
- Features: Sleeping, Stairway, Storage
- Level: Second
- Area: 137.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.6 x 7
Mud room
- Level: First
- Area: 121.91 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.7 x 7.3
Sunroom
- Features: Four-Season, Heated
- Level: First
- Area: 147.98 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.1 x 9.8
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Stove, Radiator
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, One-Floor Living, Pantry, Shower
- Flooring: Concrete, Tile, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,347
- Total interior livable area: 2,347 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,347
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Off Street, Carport
- Has carport: Yes
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
- Body of water: Private spring-fed pond
Lot
- Size: 134.59 Acres
- Features: Near Town, Rural, Rolling Slope, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: VANBM002B034
- Zoning: Rural
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Camp,Contemporary,Cottage,Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1994
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Needed
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ceiling Fans
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
Location
- Region: Van Buren
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $145/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $216,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,486
- Date on market: 6/23/2023
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/19/2023 | Sold | $341,000-7.6%$145/sqft |
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| 8/19/2023 | Contingent | $369,000$157/sqft |
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| 7/4/2023 | Listed for sale | $369,000$157/sqft |
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| 6/25/2023 | Contingent | $369,000$157/sqft |
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| 6/23/2023 | Listed for sale | $369,000+40.2%$157/sqft |
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| 12/18/2020 | Sold | $263,120-5.7%$112/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1460263 Report a problem | ||
| 10/20/2020 | Pending sale | $279,000$119/sqft |
Source: Fields Realty LLC #1460263 Report a problem | ||
| 12/16/2019 | Listed for sale | $279,000$119/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/30/2019 | Pending sale | $279,000$119/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 11/15/2019 | Price change | $279,000-3.5%$119/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
| 10/3/2019 | Listed for sale | $289,000$123/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,432 | $216,200 |
| 2023 | $4,432 -1.2% | $216,200 |
| 2022 | $4,486 | $216,200 |
| 2021 | $4,486 -6.7% | $216,200 |
| 2020 | $4,810 +20.8% | $216,200 +50.7% |
| 2019 | $3,982 | $143,500 |
| 2018 | $3,982 +8.1% | $143,500 +11.1% |
| 2017 | $3,682 +4% | $129,200 -2.3% |
| 2016 | $3,539 +2.8% | $132,300 +1.8% |
| 2015 | $3,442 +11.1% | $129,900 +1.6% |
| 2014 | $3,099 +26.5% | $127,800 +31.8% |
| 2013 | $2,449 +0.9% | $97,000 -4.1% |
| 2012 | $2,426 +19.6% | $101,100 +15.9% |
| 2011 | $2,028 | $87,220 |
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Neighborhood: 04785
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