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    • Price cut: $5K (7/29)
    $264,900

    385 Essex Street, Bangor, ME 04401

    3beds
    1,260sqft
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    $1,825/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1950
    7,405 Square Feet Lot
    $259,900 Zestimate®
    $210/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Tasteful updates throughoutRestored hardwood floorsBrand-new front roofNewer sinkAdded bonus roomThree spacious bedroomsUpdated countertops
    Welcome home to this charming, well-maintained, and thoughtfully updated Cape, ideally located just a short walk from Broadway Park. Offering an affordable opportunity to own in-town, this move-in ready home is conveniently close to shopping, restaurants, schools, and all the amenities Bangor has to provide. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting living room filled with natural light, an eat-in kitchen featuring ample cabinet space, updated countertops, tile backsplash, newer sink, and all new kitchen appliances. Step outside onto the back deck overlooking a beautifully maintained, fully fenced backyard--perfect for entertaining, pets, or relaxing on warm summer evenings. This home has seen numerous improvements over the years, including the addition of an upstairs half bath, restored hardwood floors, updated flooring in the bedrooms, a completely renovated first-floor full bathroom, a brand-new front roof, and a new front door. With three spacious bedrooms and an added bonus room, tasteful updates throughout, and a fantastic in-town location, this home is truly ready for its next owners to move in and enjoy.
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    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1671027MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 2
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 2
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Bonus room
      • Level: Second
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Laundry
      • Level: Basement
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Hot Water
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
      Features
      • Flooring: Tile, Hardwood
      • Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,260
      • Total interior livable area: 1,260 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,260
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Street
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Features
      • Patio & porch: Deck
      Lot
      • Size: 7,405 Square Feet
      • Features: City Lot, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Neighborhood, Level, Sidewalks, Landscaped
      Details
      • Parcel number: BANGM046L074
      • Zoning: URD-1

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Cape Cod
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Wood Frame, Wood Siding
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • Year built: 1950

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Public Sewer
      • Water: Public

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Bangor

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $210/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $181,600
      • Annual tax amount: $3,836
      • Date on market: 7/9/2026
      • Road surface type: Paved

        Estimated market value

        $259,900

        $247,000 - $273,000

        $2,093/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/6/2026Pending sale$264,900$210/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1671027 Report a problem
        7/29/2026Price change$264,900-1.9%$210/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1671027 Report a problem
        7/9/2026Listed for sale$269,900+107.6%$214/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1671027 Report a problem
        2/27/2018Sold$130,000-3.7%$103/sqft
        Source: Maine Listings #1329470 Report a problem
        1/11/2018Price change$135,000-0.7%$107/sqft
        Source: Realty of Maine #1329470 Report a problem
        11/22/2017Price change$136,000-4.8%$108/sqft
        Source: Realty of Maine #1329470 Report a problem
        10/29/2017Price change$142,800-2.8%$113/sqft
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        10/12/2017Listed for sale$146,888$117/sqft
        Source: Realty of Maine #1329470 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,478 $181,600
        2023$3,478 +7.6%$181,600 +14.6%
        2022$3,231 +9.4%$158,400 +19.6%
        2021$2,953 $132,400
        2020$2,953 +4.6%$132,400 +7.8%
        2019$2,824 +3.3%$122,800 +3.1%
        2018$2,733 +1.9%$119,100 +0.1%
        2017$2,683 +2.4%$119,000 +2.2%
        2016$2,619 +2.5%$116,400
        2015$2,555 +3.3%$116,400 +2.6%
        2014$2,474 +0.3%$113,500 -4.3%
        2013$2,467 -7.9%$118,600
        2012$2,680 +26.2%$118,600 +7.2%
        2011$2,124 -12.3%$110,600 -13.1%
        2009$2,423 +11.4%$127,200 +11.4%
        2008$2,176 $114,200 -1%
        2006-- $115,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 04401

        Getting around

        55 / 100
        Somewhat Walkable
        46 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

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