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Price cut: $8K (5/25)
$282,000
278 Middle Road, Oakland, ME 04963
3beds
1,152sqft
Est.: Get pre-qualified
Single Family Residence
Built in 1968
1.03 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$245/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Brand new metal roof
- 35 days |
- 1,256 |
- 56 |
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Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Northeast Real Estate
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1659763
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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
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- One-Floor Living, Shower
- Flooring: Laminate
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,152
- Total interior livable area: 1,152 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,152
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces
Features
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 1.03 Acres
- Features: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Level, Open Lot, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: OAKLM002L016
- Zoning: Rural
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Year built: 1968
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Oakland
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $245/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $128,400
- Annual tax amount: $1,877
- Date on market: 4/29/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/25/2026 | Price change | $282,000-2.8%$245/sqft |
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| 4/29/2026 | Listed for sale | $290,000-1.7%$252/sqft |
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| 5/20/2025 | Listing removed | $295,000$256/sqft |
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| 5/8/2025 | Pending sale | $295,000$256/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Contingent | $295,000$256/sqft |
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| 4/24/2025 | Listed for sale | $295,000+92.8%$256/sqft |
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| 10/18/2023 | Sold | $153,000-4.3%$133/sqft |
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| 9/27/2023 | Contingent | $159,900$139/sqft |
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| 9/12/2023 | Listed for sale | $159,900$139/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,877 +12.4% | $128,400 +10.7% |
| 2023 | $1,670 -2.1% | $116,000 +16.9% |
| 2022 | $1,706 +4.9% | $99,200 |
| 2021 | $1,627 | $99,200 |
| 2020 | $1,627 | $99,200 |
| 2019 | $1,627 | $99,200 |
| 2018 | $1,627 | $99,200 |
| 2017 | $1,627 +5.8% | $99,200 |
| 2016 | $1,538 +2.7% | $99,200 |
| 2015 | $1,498 +9.4% | $99,200 |
| 2013 | $1,369 +2.2% | $99,200 |
| 2012 | $1,339 | $99,200 |
| 2010 | -- | $99,200 |
| 2009 | -- | $99,200 |
| 2008 | -- | $99,200 +6.6% |
| 2006 | -- | $93,100 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04963
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NARalph M Atwood Primary SchoolGrades: PK-2Distance: 2.5 mi
- 7/10Messalonskee Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.1 mi
- 7/10Messalonskee High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
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