Affordable, easy living in a prime Farmington location. Just 5 minutes to downtown and UMF, this well-maintained ranch offers true one-floor living with a simple, efficient layout that's easy to own and maintain. Enjoy a bright breezeway connecting to a two-car garage--perfect for Maine seasons--and a fully fenced backyard ideal for pets, gardening, or relaxing in privacy. Outdoor lovers will appreciate quick access to the Sandy River, Titcomb Mountain, and major ski areas like Sugarloaf and Saddleback--all under an hour away--while still being close to shopping, dining, and everyday essentials. With solid bones, low-maintenance living, and room to add your personal touch, this is a smart move for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone ready to stop renting and start building equity. Motivated seller--don't miss this opportunity at an increasingly hard-to-find price point.
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Price cut: $10.9K (5/19)
$224,000
490 Fairbanks Road, Farmington, ME 04938
2beds
1,400sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
0.49 Acres Lot
$218,700 Zestimate®
$160/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
True one-floor livingSimple efficient layout
- 59 days |
- 612 |
- 52 |
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Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1657787
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bonus room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile, Hardwood
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Full,Sump Pump,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,400
- Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,400
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 0.49 Acres
- Features: Near Town, Neighborhood, Level, Open Lot
Details
- Parcel number: FARNMU24L010
- Zoning: per town
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Metal,Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Farmington
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $160/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $73,100
- Annual tax amount: $1,693
- Date on market: 4/14/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$218,700
$208,000 - $230,000
$1,601/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/19/2026 | Price change | $224,000-4.6%$160/sqft |
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| 4/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $234,900-2.1%$168/sqft |
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| 12/10/2025 | Listing removed | $1,750$1/sqft |
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| 12/9/2025 | Listing removed | $239,900$171/sqft |
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| 11/25/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,750$1/sqft |
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| 10/17/2025 | Price change | $239,900-3.1%$171/sqft |
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| 10/7/2025 | Listed for sale | $247,500+148.7%$177/sqft |
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| 7/7/2017 | Sold | $99,500-3.4%$71/sqft |
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| 5/2/2017 | Listed for sale | $103,000$74/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,568 +7.8% | $73,100 |
| 2023 | $1,455 +10.6% | $73,100 |
| 2022 | $1,316 -6.3% | $73,100 |
| 2021 | $1,404 | $73,100 |
| 2020 | $1,404 -3.8% | $73,100 +0.1% |
| 2019 | $1,459 +2.1% | $73,000 |
| 2018 | $1,429 -1.9% | $73,000 |
| 2017 | $1,456 +3.5% | $73,000 |
| 2016 | $1,407 +2.6% | $73,000 |
| 2015 | $1,372 +8.4% | $73,000 -0.1% |
| 2014 | $1,266 +10% | $73,100 |
| 2013 | $1,151 +4.7% | $73,100 +10.4% |
| 2012 | $1,099 +3.7% | $66,200 |
| 2011 | $1,060 +29.6% | $66,200 +23.8% |
| 2009 | $818 +0.6% | $53,460 +0.5% |
| 2008 | $813 +24.7% | $53,200 +29.1% |
| 2006 | $652 | $41,200 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04938
Nearby schools
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- NAFoster Regional Applied Tech CenterGrades: Distance: 4.4 mi
- 3/10Mt Blue Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.2 mi
- NAW G Mallett SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 2 mi
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- Maine
- Franklin County
- Farmington
- 04938
- 490 Fairbanks Road
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