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Price cut: $24.9K (9/16)

$325,000

40 High Street, Paris, ME 04281

3beds

1,694sqft

$2,336/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 1787

0.31 Acres Lot

$317,000 Zestimate^®

$192/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Newly glazed windowsUpdated electricalHeat pumpNew plumbing

Historic home built in 1787 restored one room at a time by the current owner. Period charm with modern conveniences, including a first floor bathroom with separate shower and tub, second story 1/2 bath, new plumbing, new attic and basement insulation, updated electrical, heat pump, newly glazed windows and restored 239 year old floors. The first floor primary bedroom has access to the full bath, and a versatile bonus room could be used as a 4th bedroom, home office, or hobby space. The attached garage has two new insulated doors with automatic openers. Beautiful and quiet private garden area behind the home. This is not only the oldest house in town, it's also the first framed house ever in South Paris. The extensive list of improvements are attached to the property disclosure.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 1
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Bedroom 1

Level: First

Bedroom 2

Level: First

Bedroom 3

Level: Second

Den

Level: Second

Dining room

Level: First

Great room

Level: First

Kitchen

Level: First

Living room

Level: First

Heating

Forced Air, Heat Pump

Cooling

None

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer

Features

1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Shower, Storage
Flooring: Vinyl, Wood, Linoleum
Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Partial,Unfinished
Has fireplace: No

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,694
Total interior livable area: 1,694 sqft
Finished area above ground: 1,694
Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 2
Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Storage
Attached garage spaces: 2

Features

Patio & porch: Porch

Lot

Size: 0.31 Acres
Features: City Lot, Near Shopping, Level, Landscaped

Details

Parcel number: PARIMU08L59
Zoning: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Cape Cod
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete
Roof: Metal

Condition

Year built: 1787

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Community & HOA

Location

Region: South Paris

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $192/sqft
Tax assessed value: $228,500
Annual tax amount: $3,350
Date on market: 7/9/2026
Road surface type: Paved

Estimated market value

$317,000

$301,000 - $333,000

$2,391/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
9/16/2026	Price change	$325,000-7.1%$192/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1670983 Report a problem
7/30/2026	Price change	$349,900-5.2%$207/sqft
Source: eXp Realty #1670983 Report a problem
7/9/2026	Listed for sale	$369,000+361.3%$218/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1670983 Report a problem
7/18/2018	Sold	$80,000$47/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1350570 Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2024	$3,350 +19.1%	$228,500 +30.8%
2023	$2,813 +8.4%	$174,700
2022	$2,594 +7.2%	$174,700 +30%
2021	$2,419 -1.1%	$134,400
2020	$2,446 +2.3%	$134,400
2019	$2,392 +5.9%	$134,400
2018	$2,258	$134,400
2017	$2,258	$134,400
2016	$2,258 -8.2%	$134,400
2015	$2,460 +5.7%	$134,400 +3.4%
2014	$2,327	$130,000
2013	$2,327 +50.1%	$130,000 +14%
2010	$1,550	$114,000