Prime property on a prime 4.51-acre lot in the highly desirable University Heights subdivision, offering exceptional privacy just minutes from Gorham Village. This custom Colonial welcomes you with a sweeping farmer's porch framed by classic white pillars, perfect for morning coffee, iced tea, or relaxed outdoor dining. The backyard is designed for both entertaining and everyday enjoyment, with an inviting pool, sunny patio, open lawn, charming stone wall, and mature tree border creating a peaceful, private setting. Built for its original owners, this home offers more than 2,900 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space with custom carpentry, beautiful pine floors, and a bright kitchen featuring cathedral ceilings, skylights, and a large granite center island. The main level includes a formal living room, an open family room with wood stove, dining area, laundry room, and full bath.
Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms and another full bath with a soaking tub. A large bonus room over the garage offers flexible space for guests, in-law quarters, a media room, home office, or potential primary suite. Recent improvements include a new roof-house and garage, 1st floor painted (exc. bathroom-laundry room). New seamless gutter system and gutter guards. New front columns and updated appliances. This home offers the space, setting, and versatility to match a variety of lifestyles. There's even a chicken coop for fresh eggs at home. Conveniently located near the turnpike, the southern bypass, and the Portland International Jetport, while still enjoying all that Gorham Village has to offer, including restaurants, cafés, shopping, trails, lakes and ski areas within easy reach! A vibrant main street community - and a wonderful place to call home.
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$775,000
17 Richard Road, Gorham, ME 04038
4beds
2,925sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1996
4.51 Acres Lot
$775,600 Zestimate®
$265/sqft
$4,156 Estimated rent
Home value
$775,600
$737,000 - $814,000
$4,156/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Keller Williams Realty 207-553-2662
Bought with:
Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1658910
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Closet, Double Vanity, Full Bath
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Features: Closet
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area
- Level: First
Family room
- Features: Heat Stove
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen Island, Skylight, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Features: Utility Sink
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Formal
- Level: First
Media room
- Features: Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Level: Second
Mud room
- Features: Closet
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned, Other
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Sink
Features
- Bathtub, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,925
- Total interior livable area: 2,925 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,925
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Off Street, Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Has private pool: Yes
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 4.51 Acres
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Cul-De-Sac, Rolling Slope, Landscaped, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: GRHMM036B029L006
- Zoning: SR
- Other equipment: Cable, Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1996
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Air Radon Mitigation System
Location
- Region: Gorham
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/30/2026 | Pending sale | $800,000+3.2%$274/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1658910 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2026 | Sold | $775,000-3.1%$265/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1658910 Report a problem | ||
| 5/2/2026 | Contingent | $800,000$274/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1658910 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $800,000+95.1%$274/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1658910 Report a problem | ||
| 10/10/2017 | Sold | $410,000-5.7%$140/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1320148 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2017 | Price change | $435,000-1.1%$149/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #1320148 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $439,900+14.6%$150/sqft |
Source: Keller Williams Realty #1320148 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2014 | Sold | $384,000+1.3%$131/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1123079 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $378,987+8.3%$130/sqft |
Source: Demetria's Team--The Real Estate Group #1123079 Report a problem | ||
| 4/25/2012 | Listing removed | $349,900$120/sqft |
Source: Demetria's Team--The Real Estate Group #1042278 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2012 | Listed for sale | $349,900$120/sqft |
Source: Demetria's Team--The Real Estate Group #1042278 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,714 +6.9% | $592,800 |
| 2023 | $8,151 +7% | $592,800 |
| 2022 | $7,617 +10.9% | $592,800 +63.9% |
| 2020 | $6,870 +0.3% | $361,600 |
| 2019 | $6,852 +4.1% | $361,600 |
| 2018 | $6,581 +6.4% | $361,600 |
| 2017 | $6,183 +0.5% | $361,600 -0.1% |
| 2016 | $6,152 +4.3% | $361,900 |
| 2015 | $5,899 +10.1% | $361,900 +17.5% |
| 2014 | $5,357 +0.6% | $307,900 |
| 2013 | $5,327 +6.1% | $307,900 |
| 2012 | $5,019 | $307,900 |
| 2011 | $5,019 +2.5% | $307,900 |
| 2009 | $4,896 -0.6% | $307,900 |
| 2008 | $4,926 +6.6% | $307,900 +29.3% |
| 2006 | $4,621 | $238,200 |
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Neighborhood: 04038
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Village Elementary School-GorhamGrades: K-5Distance: 2.5 mi
- 8/10Gorham Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 9/10Gorham High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2 mi
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- Maine
- Cumberland County
- Gorham
- 04038
- 17 Richard Road