Welcome to this charming and elegant colonial home, just a five-minute walk from downtown Bangor! This beautifully preserved property boasts over 3 bedrooms and three full bathrooms, showcasing the finest wood details of yesteryear, including wide moldings, hardwood floors, and built-in features throughout. Some of the additional details include the grand foyer, custom kitchen with eat at island, tiled bathrooms, butler pantry and swinging doors. The spacious first and second floors offer ample living space, while the additional third-floor area provides an ideal setting for a home office and a guest bedroom, adding 840 sq ft of usable space. Step outside to enjoy the tranquility of the backyard deck and the privacy of a fenced yard—perfect for entertaining or relaxing in your own oasis. A wide, detached garage offers plenty of room for storage, while the covered front porch invites you to unwind and enjoy the neighborhood's charm. With a brand new natural gas heating system, you'll economize on your heat budget while staying cozy all winter long. Don't miss the opportunity to own this blend of historic elegance and modern convenience in the heart of Bangor!
Back on the market due to buyers financing fell thru. Nothing to do w the house.
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$320,000
239 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401
4beds
2,100sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1905
6,969 Square Feet Lot
$329,900 Zestimate®
$152/sqft
$2,837 Estimated rent
Home value
$329,900
$247,000 - $439,000
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Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1614251
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Third
Bonus room
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Radiator
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- One-Floor Living, Pantry, Storage
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,100
- Total interior livable area: 2,100 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,100
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces, Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
Lot
- Size: 6,969 Square Feet
- Features: Interior Lot, City Lot, Level, Open Lot, Sidewalks, Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: BANGM047L096
- Zoning: urd 2
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1905
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Bangor
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $152/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $246,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,207
- Date on market: 6/9/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/1/2025 | Sold | $320,000-2.4%$152/sqft |
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| 6/11/2025 | Pending sale | $328,000$156/sqft |
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| 6/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $328,000$156/sqft |
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| 4/25/2025 | Pending sale | $328,000$156/sqft |
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| 4/5/2025 | Price change | $328,000-3.5%$156/sqft |
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| 2/11/2025 | Listed for sale | $340,000-4.3%$162/sqft |
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| 6/12/2024 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/15/2024 | Listed for sale | $355,222+52.5%$169/sqft |
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| 12/10/2021 | Sold | $233,000+3.6%$111/sqft |
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| 10/27/2021 | Pending sale | $225,000$107/sqft |
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| 10/8/2021 | Listed for sale | $225,000$107/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,728 | $246,900 |
| 2023 | $4,728 +7.3% | $246,900 +14.3% |
| 2022 | $4,408 +6.1% | $216,100 +16% |
| 2021 | $4,154 | $186,300 |
| 2020 | $4,154 +4.2% | $186,300 +7.5% |
| 2019 | $3,986 +9.8% | $173,300 +9.5% |
| 2018 | $3,631 +3.4% | $158,200 +1.5% |
| 2017 | $3,513 +2.4% | $155,800 +2.2% |
| 2016 | $3,431 +2.5% | $152,500 |
| 2015 | $3,347 +2.6% | $152,500 +1.9% |
| 2014 | $3,263 +1.1% | $149,700 -3.5% |
| 2013 | $3,226 -8% | $155,100 |
| 2012 | $3,505 +25.7% | $155,100 +6.8% |
| 2011 | $2,788 -0.3% | $145,200 -1.1% |
| 2009 | $2,797 | $146,800 |
| 2008 | $2,797 | $146,800 +1.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $144,400 |
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Neighborhood: 04401
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