OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY OCTOBER 31ST 1:30 PM- 3:00 PM Welcome to 53 Hillside Ave in Old Town, a versatile property offering an excellent opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Just 8 minutes from the University of Maine campus and approximately 20 minutes from Bangor, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,853 square feet of finished living space and the flexibility to make it your forever home, traditional rental, short-term rental, or potential student room-rental property. The home has recently been used for room rentals, with rooms renting for approximately $700 per month, providing an attractive opportunity for those looking to generate rental income. The property's location near the University of Maine makes it especially well-suited for student housing, while its size and layout offer plenty of flexibility for a variety of uses. Numerous recent updates add to the appeal, including a recently resealed driveway, replacement of the sewer line, and many cosmetic improvements throughout the home. A 2-car garage provides convenient parking and valuable storage space. Whether you're looking for an income-producing investment, a property with house-hacking potential, or a comfortable home with room to grow, 53 Hillside Ave offers the space, location, and versatility to fit your plans.
Active
$289,900
53 Hillside Avenue, Old Town, ME 04468
4beds
1,853sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1920
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$281,600 Zestimate®
$156/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Recently resealed drivewayConvenient parkingValuable storage spaceNumerous recent updates
- 7 days
- 393
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Likely to sell faster than
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Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1686012
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Bathtub
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,853
- Total interior livable area: 1,853 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,853
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved, 5 - 10 Spaces
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Patio & porch: Glassed-in Porch, Porch
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: City Lot, Near Shopping, Neighborhood, Open Lot, Rolling Slope
Details
- Parcel number: OLDNM028L076
- Zoning: R-2 Gen Res
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1920
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Old Town
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $156/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $215,800
- Annual tax amount: $4,617
- Date on market: 10/28/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$281,600
$268,000 - $296,000
$2,029/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2026 | Listed for sale | $289,900-3.3%$156/sqft |
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| 10/28/2026 | Listing removed | $299,900$162/sqft |
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| 10/20/2026 | Price change | $299,900-4.8%$162/sqft |
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| 10/9/2026 | Price change | $315,000-3.1%$170/sqft |
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| 9/25/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000+16.5%$175/sqft |
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| 7/23/2025 | Pending sale | $279,000+9.4%$151/sqft |
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| 7/21/2025 | Sold | $255,000-8.6%$138/sqft |
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| 6/8/2025 | Contingent | $279,000$151/sqft |
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| 4/30/2025 | Price change | $279,000-3.5%$151/sqft |
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| 3/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $289,000+120.6%$156/sqft |
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| 7/29/2020 | Sold | $131,000-1.1%$71/sqft |
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| 6/12/2020 | Price change | $132,500+2%$72/sqft |
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| 5/6/2020 | Listed for sale | $129,900+6%$70/sqft |
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| 3/30/2020 | Listing removed | $122,500$66/sqft |
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| 3/19/2020 | Price change | $122,500-1.9%$66/sqft |
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| 1/31/2020 | Price change | $124,900-3.8%$67/sqft |
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| 12/30/2019 | Price change | $129,900-3.7%$70/sqft |
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| 12/9/2019 | Price change | $134,900-3.6%$73/sqft |
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| 12/4/2019 | Price change | $139,900-4.5%$75/sqft |
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| 11/6/2019 | Price change | $146,500-2.3%$79/sqft |
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| 10/18/2019 | Listed for sale | $149,900$81/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,820 | $215,800 |
| 2023 | $3,820 +31.8% | $215,800 +56.4% |
| 2022 | $2,898 -6% | $138,000 +2.3% |
| 2021 | $3,084 | $134,900 |
| 2020 | $3,084 | $134,900 |
| 2019 | $3,084 | $134,900 |
| 2018 | $3,084 +2.3% | $134,900 |
| 2017 | $3,015 +6% | $134,900 |
| 2016 | $2,845 -0.3% | $134,900 |
| 2015 | $2,854 +4.7% | $134,900 |
| 2014 | $2,726 +8.1% | $134,900 |
| 2013 | $2,521 +5% | $134,900 |
| 2012 | $2,401 | $134,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $134,900 |
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