Welcome to 20 James Avenue! This newly updated 3 bedroom, 2 bath cape cod style home is located in a quiet, well-established, neighborhood, yet just minutes to shopping, restaurants, parks and so much more!
Inside, you'll find a bright and airy living space with updated flooring, a modern kitchen featuring granite countertops and ample cabinet space. The flexible floor plan includes a first floor bedroom and full bath, with two additional spacious bedrooms and another full bath upstairs — ideal for families, guests, or a home office setup. The newly installed mini split keeps you cool in the summer and warm and cozy in the winter months! A finished bonus room in the basement adds to even more.flexibility!
Outside, enjoy the private backyard — perfect for relaxing and entertaining. With a full garden already planted, you could be enjoying fresh vegetables in your new home! The paved driveway keeps the mud out of the home and makes winter cleanup simple!
Don't miss the opportunity to call this lovely Cape your home — showings start at the open house on Friday 6/20/2025 4:30-6 PM and Saturday 6/21/2025 10 AM - 12 PM.
Professional photos to be added 6/20.
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$405,000
20 James Avenue, Sanford, ME 04073
3beds
1,517sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
0.29 Acres Lot
$401,400 Zestimate®
$267/sqft
$2,818 Estimated rent
Home value
$401,400
$361,000 - $446,000
$2,818/mo
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Coldwell Banker Realty 603-334-1900
Bought with:
Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1627265
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Level: Basement
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard
Cooling
- Heat Pump
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub
- Flooring: Plank
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Finished,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,517
- Total interior livable area: 1,517 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,344
- Finished area below ground: 173
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot, Landscaped
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: SANFMR11CB40
- Zoning: Residential
- Other equipment: Cable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sanford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $267/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $284,200
- Annual tax amount: $4,622
- Date on market: 6/20/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/17/2025 | Sold | $405,000+1.3%$267/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1627265 Report a problem | ||
| 6/21/2025 | Pending sale | $399,900$264/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1627265 Report a problem | ||
| 6/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $399,900+87.7%$264/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1627265 Report a problem | ||
| 4/5/2019 | Sold | $213,000-2.7%$140/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1404833 Report a problem | ||
| 2/20/2019 | Listed for sale | $219,000+25.1%$144/sqft |
Source: Pack Maynard and Associates #1404833 Report a problem | ||
| 11/18/2015 | Sold | $175,000-0.5%$115/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1236731 Report a problem | ||
| 9/9/2015 | Listed for sale | $175,900+40.8%$116/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Barbara Patterson #1236731 Report a problem | ||
| 10/21/2013 | Listing removed | $124,900$82/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Hometown Agency #1069826 Report a problem | ||
| 7/24/2013 | Price change | $124,900-5.4%$82/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Hometown Agency #1069826 Report a problem | ||
| 9/22/2012 | Listed for sale | $132,000$87/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX Hometown Agency #1069826 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,303 | $284,200 |
| 2023 | $4,303 +2.3% | $284,200 |
| 2022 | $4,206 -0.3% | $284,200 +22.4% |
| 2021 | $4,220 | $232,100 |
| 2020 | $4,220 +8.1% | $232,100 +23.1% |
| 2019 | $3,902 +7% | $188,500 +6% |
| 2018 | $3,647 +4.2% | $177,900 +5.5% |
| 2017 | $3,499 -4.3% | $168,700 +4.9% |
| 2016 | $3,657 +11% | $160,800 -2.4% |
| 2015 | $3,295 | $164,800 +10.2% |
| 2014 | $3,295 +5.7% | $149,500 +1.7% |
| 2013 | $3,116 +8.7% | $147,000 -0.9% |
| 2012 | $2,867 +8% | $148,400 -2% |
| 2011 | $2,654 -3.2% | $151,500 -9.3% |
| 2009 | $2,742 +0% | $167,000 -4.4% |
| 2008 | $2,741 +6.9% | $174,600 -0.6% |
| 2006 | $2,565 | $175,700 |
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Neighborhood: 04073
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- 4/10Margaret Chase SmithGrades: PK-4Distance: 0.6 mi
- NASanford Regional Technical CenterGrades: Distance: 0.7 mi
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