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.
$225,000
298 Main Street, Waterville, ME 04901
3beds
1,344sqft
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
- 51 days
- 301
- 29
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
EXP Realty
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1675255
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/10/2026 | Pending sale | $225,000$167/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listed for sale | $225,000+15.4%$167/sqft |
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| 8/18/2023 | Sold | $195,000-2.5%$145/sqft |
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| 8/1/2023 | Pending sale | $200,000$149/sqft |
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| 7/12/2023 | Contingent | $200,000$149/sqft |
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| 7/7/2023 | Listed for sale | $200,000$149/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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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