Step into a property where historic character meets endless potential! This beautifully updated 1788 farmhouse invites you to slow down, settle in, and build the lifestyle you've been dreaming about. From its classic architectural charm to its thoughtful modern updates, this home provides a solid foundation for your next chapter. Imagine cozy mornings by the woodstove, weekends hosting family and friends, or stepping across the street to snowshoe through public trust land to Hobbs Mill Pond. The property itself is an extraordinary resource, anchored by a two-story barn with a concrete foundation, a heated ground floor, and heavy-duty steel I-beams built to support heavy machinery on the second level—the ultimate setup for a trade workshop, studio, vehicle storage, or home business. Outside, the land is already working for you with a chicken coop, as well as an abundance of producing berry bushes, mature fruit trees, and perennial gardens. Whether your dream is launching a creative endeavor, pursuing a hands-on trade, growing your own food, or simply enjoying your cozy home, this estate gives you the space, structure, and freedom to bring it to life. Come discover the character, strength, and possibilities waiting for you! Curious? Interested? Call today for a private viewing or more information.
Active
$435,000
211 Harry Howes Road, Sanford, ME 04073
4beds
1,618sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1788
2 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$269/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Historic characterChicken coopClassic architectural charmPerennial gardensMature fruit trees
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Listed by:
Coldwell Banker Realty 207-967-9900
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1681104
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
Dining room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Office
- Level: Second
Heating
- Direct Vent Heater, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Storage
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Doghouse,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,618
- Total interior livable area: 1,618 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,618
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, Storage
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2 Acres
- Features: Rural, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: SANFM00R8B56
- Zoning: RR1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Farmhouse
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Clapboard
- Foundation: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1788
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sanford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $269/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $172,300
- Annual tax amount: $2,967
- Date on market: 9/17/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/2026 | Listed for sale | $435,000+436.7%$269/sqft |
Source:  Maine Listings #1681104 Report a problem | ||
| 6/30/2011 | Sold | $81,054-18.9%$50/sqft |
Source: Maine Listings #1010717 Report a problem | ||
| 4/30/2011 | Listed for sale | $99,900$62/sqft |
Source: Re/Max Hometown Agency #1010717 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,609 | $172,300 |
| 2023 | $2,609 +2.3% | $172,300 |
| 2022 | $2,550 -1.6% | $172,300 +20.8% |
| 2021 | $2,592 | $142,600 |
| 2020 | $2,592 +4% | $142,600 +18.4% |
| 2019 | $2,492 +7.9% | $120,400 +6.8% |
| 2018 | $2,310 +2.8% | $112,700 +4.1% |
| 2017 | $2,246 -1% | $108,300 +8.5% |
| 2016 | $2,269 +1.1% | $99,800 -2% |
| 2015 | $2,244 -5.3% | $101,800 -1.6% |
| 2014 | $2,370 +2% | $103,500 -5.6% |
| 2013 | $2,324 -9.6% | $109,600 -17.6% |
| 2012 | $2,570 +34.6% | $133,000 +22% |
| 2011 | $1,910 -17.3% | $109,000 -22.5% |
| 2009 | $2,310 -2.4% | $140,700 -6.6% |
| 2008 | $2,366 +9.3% | $150,700 +1.6% |
| 2006 | $2,165 | $148,300 |
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Neighborhood: 04073
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