Investors, developers, and owner-occupants—don't miss this opportunity! 229 Cottage Street offers incredible flexibility, whether you're looking to develop, invest, or enjoy a spacious in-town lot. Located in Sanford's Urban Zone, one of the most development-friendly zones in York County, this property comes with exceptional potential. The Urban Zone allows a maximum road setback of just 20 feet, no density or height limits, and requires only a 33-foot-wide right of way for projects with up to 15 units. The seller has already completed a wetland delineation. There appears to be sufficient room for a right of way along the side of the garage, providing access to the land behind the home and perfect for future development. The main house features 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, a full basement, a sun porch, and a large kitchen with a center island. The separate apartment offers 1 bedroom and 1 bath, with private parking and access behind the garage, ensuring privacy for both the main home and tenant. Additional features include a newly installed forced hot water boiler and a heated garage with its own forced hot air system. Whether you're looking for an income property, a development project, or a place to call home with room to grow, this is the one for you. Also listed as a single family MLS#1627320.
Active under contract
Price cut: $60K (7/7)
$489,900
229 Cottage Street, Sanford, ME 04073
5beds
2,494sqft
Est.:
Multi Family
Built in 1957
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$196/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private parkingSeparate apartmentSun porchFull basementHeated garageSpacious in-town lot
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 05:54am
Listed by:
OceanView Properties
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1627033

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Heating
- Pellet Stove, Hot Water, Forced Air
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Other, Carpet
- Basement: Full,Doghouse,Unfinished
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,494
- Total interior livable area: 2,494 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,494
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Heated, Auto Door Opener, Paved, On Site, Detached
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch
Lot
- Size: 3.3 Acres
- Features: Open Lot, Level, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Town
Details
- Parcel number: SANFM00R9B42
- Zoning: Urban
- Other equipment: Central Vacuum
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: MultiFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Multi Family
Materials
- Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1957
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Sanford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $196/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $321,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,186
- Date on market: 6/17/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
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