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$225,000

298 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901

3beds
1,344sqft
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$1,610/mo
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1928
5,227 Square Feet Lot
$221,600 Zestimate®
$167/sqft
$-- HOA

What's special

One-car garageTwo driveway entrancesCast-iron radiatorsSunny glassed-in porchHardwood floorsCorner lotHand-turned staircase
Welcome to 298 Main Street, a charming and versatile Waterville home offering possibilities for first-time buyers, downsizers, college families, or those looking for a property with rental potential. This 3-bedroom, 1½-bath 1928 home offers 1,344 square feet filled with character, including hardwood floors, original woodwork and crown molding, a hand-turned staircase, cast-iron radiators, and a sunny glassed-in porch. A full basement, walk-up attic, one-car garage, corner lot, and two driveway entrances add practical space and flexibility. Just minutes from I-95, the location puts everyday conveniences close at hand, with shopping, restaurants, and downtown Waterville nearby. Colby College and Thomas College are both a short drive away, an appealing location for college families, faculty, visitors, or buyers considering long- or short-term rental opportunities. Waterville has plenty to offer year-round. Enjoy the city's growing downtown, the Colby College Museum of Art, Waterville Opera House, Maine Film Center, and the annual Maine International Film Festival. Nearby Quarry Road Trails offers four-season outdoor recreation, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, running, and mountain biking. Waterville's central location in Maine's Kennebec Valley also makes it a great home base for exploring the state. Portland's celebrated restaurants, waterfront, and international airport are about 75 minutes south, while Bangor and Bangor International Airport are roughly an hour north. Maine's lakes, coast, and western mountain ski country are all within easy reach. Whether you're buying your first home, looking to simplify, purchasing a home while a family member attends college, or exploring an investment property, 298 Main St. offers a hard-to-find combination of classic Maine character, convenience, accessibility, and possibility.
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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
    Primary bedroom
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 2
    • Level: Second
    Bedroom 3
    • Level: Second
    Dining room
    • Level: First
    Kitchen
    • Features: Eat-in Kitchen
    • Level: First
    Living room
    • Level: First
    Sunroom
    • Level: First
    Heating
    • Heat Pump, Hot Water, Radiator
    Cooling
    • None
    Features
    • Attic, Bathtub, Storage
    • Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
    • Doors: Storm Door(s)
    • Windows: Double Pane Windows
    • Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Brick/Mortar,Unfinished
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 1,344
    • Total interior livable area: 1,344 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 1,344
    • Finished area below ground: 0
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    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 1
    • Parking features: Gravel, Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces
    • Garage spaces: 1
    Features
    • Levels: Multi/Split
    Lot
    • Size: 5,227 Square Feet
    • Features: City Lot, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Corner Lot, Level, Wooded
    Details
    • Parcel number: WAVLM057B062
    • Zoning: RB
    • Other equipment: Internet Access Available

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Greek Revival
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Brick/Mortar
    • Roof: Pitched,Shingle
    Condition
    • Year built: 1928

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: Circuit Breakers
    • Sewer: Public Sewer
    • Water: Public
    Green energy
    • Energy efficient items: Insulated Foundation

    Community & HOA

    Community
    • Security: Air Radon Mitigation System
    Location
    • Region: Waterville

    Financial & listing details

    • Price per square foot: $167/sqft
    • Tax assessed value: $118,100
    • Annual tax amount: $3,484
    • Date on market: 8/7/2026

      Estimated market value

      $221,600

      $211,000 - $233,000

      $1,923/mo

      Price history

      DateEventPrice
      9/10/2026Pending sale$225,000$167/sqft
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      8/7/2026Listed for sale$225,000+15.4%$167/sqft
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      8/18/2023Sold$195,000-2.5%$145/sqft
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      8/1/2023Pending sale$200,000$149/sqft
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      7/12/2023Contingent$200,000$149/sqft
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      7/7/2023Listed for sale$200,000$149/sqft
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      Public tax history

      YearProperty taxesTax assessment
      2024$2,362 +0.5%$118,100
      2023$2,350 +54.3%$118,100 +100.5%
      2022$1,523 +1.4%$58,900
      2021$1,502 $58,900
      2020$1,502 +69.5%$58,900
      2019$886 -9.9%$58,900
      2018$983 -28.5%$58,900
      2017$1,374 +2.3%$58,900
      2016$1,343 -17.1%$58,900 +1%
      2015$1,621 +1.5%$58,300
      2014$1,597 $58,300
      2013$1,597 +6.8%$58,300
      2012$1,495 +20.4%$58,300 +15.7%
      2011$1,242 -11.8%$50,380 -13.6%
      2009$1,408 -1.1%$58,300
      2008$1,423 -5.8%$58,300
      2006$1,510 $58,300
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      Climate risks

      Neighborhood: 04901

      Getting around

      62 / 100
      Somewhat Walkable
      43 / 100
      Somewhat Bikeable

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