Pending

$299,000

1883 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401

6beds

2,875sqft

$2,060/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1977

2.6 Acres Lot

$290,700 Zestimate^®

$104/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Central staircaseSide deckCovered front porchFront porchLaundry areaDaylight basementSpacious kitchen

Set back from the road for added privacy, this 6-bedroom Cape offers exceptional space and is ready for your updates. The first floor features a spacious kitchen, dining room, master bedroom with its own full bathroom, office, den, living room, another bedroom and full bath. Off the formal living room, French doors open to the front porch, and a second staircase leads to a dramatic bonus room with cathedral ceilings and skylights. The central staircase brings you to four additional second-floor bedrooms and another full bath. The daylight basement includes two finished rooms, laundry area, and a walkout door. The attached two-car garage--located under the rear of the home--offers heat and houses the tanks for the sprinkler system.Enjoy outdoor living on both the covered front porch and the side deck. With abundant room to spread out, this home offers rural tranquility while being just minutes from Husson University, shopping, and all city conveniences.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 3

Primary bedroom

Features: Closet, Full Bath
Level: First
Area: 125.56 Square Feet
Dimensions: 10.25 x 12.25

Bedroom 1

Features: Closet
Level: First
Area: 87.75 Square Feet
Dimensions: 9 x 9.75

Bedroom 2

Level: Second
Area: 150 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12.5 x 12

Bedroom 3

Level: Second
Area: 112.5 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12.5 x 9

Bedroom 4

Level: Second
Area: 155.69 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13.25 x 11.75

Bedroom 5

Level: Second

Bedroom 6

Level: Second

Bonus room

Level: Basement
Area: 230 Square Feet
Dimensions: 20 x 11.5

Bonus room

Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Skylight
Level: Second
Area: 235 Square Feet
Dimensions: 23.5 x 10

Den

Level: First
Area: 217.56 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.75 x 14.75

Dining room

Level: First
Area: 162.5 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 x 12.5

Family room

Level: First

Kitchen

Features: Kitchen Island
Level: First
Area: 156.25 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5

Living room

Level: First
Area: 290 Square Feet
Dimensions: 14.5 x 20

Heating

Baseboard, Hot Water, Zoned

Cooling

None

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Wood
Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Finished,Full
Number of fireplaces: 1

Interior area

Total structure area: 2,875
Total interior livable area: 2,875 sqft
Finished area above ground: 2,475
Finished area below ground: 400

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Gravel, 11 - 20 Spaces, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Heated Garage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Lot

Size: 2.6 Acres
Features: Near Town, Rural, Level, Open Lot, Rolling Slope

Details

Parcel number: BANGMR51L002C
Zoning: 18 RR&A

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Foundation: Poured Concrete
Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1977

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water: Private

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Bangor

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $104/sqft
Tax assessed value: $283,900
Annual tax amount: $6,023
Date on market: 6/6/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$290,700

$276,000 - $305,000

$3,301/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
7/17/2026	Pending sale	$299,000$104/sqft
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6/6/2026	Listed for sale	$299,000$104/sqft
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6/6/2026	Listing removed	$299,000$104/sqft
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5/13/2026	Price change	$299,000-9.4%$104/sqft
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12/5/2025	Listed for sale	$329,900+32%$115/sqft
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7/7/2021	Sold	$250,000+6.4%$87/sqft
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4/27/2021	Pending sale	$235,000$82/sqft
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4/27/2021	Contingent	$235,000$82/sqft
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4/22/2021	Price change	$235,000-2.1%$82/sqft
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4/15/2021	Listed for sale	$240,000$83/sqft
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4/12/2021	Pending sale	$240,000$83/sqft
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4/5/2021	Listed for sale	$240,000$83/sqft
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Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$5,437	$283,900
2023	$5,437 +5.1%	$283,900 +11.9%
2022	$5,173 +2.2%	$253,600 +11.7%
2021	$5,062	$227,000
2020	$5,062 +6.9%	$227,000 +10.2%
2019	$4,736 +3%	$205,900 +2.7%
2018	$4,599 +3.7%	$200,400 +1.9%
2017	$4,436 +3.7%	$196,700 +3.5%
2016	$4,277 +2.5%	$190,100
2015	$4,173 -1.7%	$190,100 -2.4%
2014	$4,244 +4.8%	$194,700
2013	$4,050 -7.6%	$194,700 +0.4%
2012	$4,384 +15.5%	$194,000 -1.9%
2011	$3,796 -9.8%	$197,700 -10.5%
2009	$4,208	$220,900
2008	$4,208	$220,900 +14.8%
2006	--	$192,400