Seller is currently offering closing cost assistance. Contact for details. Well-located 3-bedroom, 2-bath chalet set back off the road and just one mile from downtown Bethel.
The vaulted great room combines the living area, kitchen, and dining space, with a gas fireplace in the living room. The large front deck offers mountain views and extends the living space outdoors. The yard is fenced for pets and includes a shed for additional storage.
The first floor features two bedrooms and a full bathroom. The second level offers a lofted bedroom and a full bath, providing a flexible layout for guests or additional living space.
Convenient to both town and recreation. 12 minutes to Sunday River and Mt. Abram, 1.5 miles to the Bethel Inn and golf course, and 22 minutes to Grafton Notch State Park. A strong option for a primary residence, second home, or investment property in a highly desirable Bethel location. Property has a strong rental history as both a short-term rental and seasonal rental.
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Price cut: $44K (6/24)
$525,000
197 Vernon Street, Bethel, ME 04217
3beds
2,340sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2002
1.1 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$224/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Vaulted great roomShed for additional storage
- 176 days |
- 460 |
- 22 |
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Listed by:
Mahoosuc Realty, Inc.
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1649164
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Dining Area
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Features: Heat Stove
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Radiant
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Vinyl, Hardwood
- Windows: Low Emissivity Windows
- Basement: Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Daylight,Finished,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,340
- Total interior livable area: 2,340 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,404
- Finished area below ground: 936
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, On Site, Off Street
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Mountain(s), Scenic
Lot
- Size: 1.1 Acres
- Features: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: BETLM26L070S9
- Zoning: LSF
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Chalet
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Log Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 2002
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bethel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $224/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $235,900
- Annual tax amount: $3,743
- Date on market: 1/12/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/24/2026 | Price change | $525,000-7.7%$224/sqft |
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| 4/27/2026 | Price change | $569,000-3.6%$243/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $590,000-3.3%$252/sqft |
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| 1/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $610,000+212.8%$261/sqft |
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| 3/30/2012 | Sold | $195,000$83/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,291 +8.1% | $235,900 |
| 2023 | $3,043 +5.4% | $235,900 |
| 2022 | $2,887 +1.2% | $235,900 +11.2% |
| 2021 | $2,854 +6.6% | $212,200 +15% |
| 2020 | $2,677 | $184,600 |
| 2019 | $2,677 +1.5% | $184,600 -0.6% |
| 2018 | $2,637 +5.2% | $185,700 |
| 2016 | $2,507 -2.2% | $185,700 |
| 2015 | $2,563 +12.2% | $185,700 |
| 2013 | $2,284 | $185,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04217
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Woodstock SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 6.4 mi
- 4/10Telstar Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 6/10Telstar High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
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- Maine
- Oxford County
- Bethel
- 04217
- 197 Vernon Street
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