If you've been searching for a home that offers a little more breathing room without being far from everything you need, 279 Manchester Road may be exactly what you've been waiting for.
This 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,352 square feet of comfortable living space with a layout that's both functional and inviting. The partially finished basement provides valuable bonus space that can easily adapt to your needs. Whether you're envisioning a cozy rec room, home office, workout area, or game room, the possibilities are endless. Recent improvements include a new roof (2025), and the property also features a shed with power: perfect for a workshop, storage, or hobbies.
One of the best parts of this property is its location. Spend your weekends exploring nearby trails, head to Standish Beach in about 15 minutes, or enjoy an easy commute to Portland or Scarborough in roughly 30-35 minutes.
Whether you're buying your first home, looking for more space, or simply ready for a change of scenery, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to put down roots in one of Southern Maine's most desirable communities. Schedule your showing today and discover what makes 279 Manchester Road feel like home.
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Price cut: $15K (8/26)
$410,000
279 Manchester Road, Standish, ME 04084
3beds
1,940sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1972
0.6 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$211/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Partially finished basementShed with power
- 49 days
- 500
- 27
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Plowman Realty Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1673133
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
Bedroom 2
- Level: First
Bedroom 3
- Level: First
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Baseboard, Hot Water, Pellet Stove
Cooling
- Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Other
Features
- Flooring: Vinyl, Hardwood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Bulkhead,Full
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,940
- Total interior livable area: 1,940 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,352
- Finished area below ground: 588
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 0.6 Acres
- Features: Near Public Beach, Near Town, Rural, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: STANM4L11H
- Zoning: Rural Residential
- Other equipment: Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1972
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator Hookup
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
- Water: Private, Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Air Radon Mitigation System, Water Radon Mitigation System
Location
- Region: Steep Falls
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $211/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $260,600
- Annual tax amount: $3,466
- Date on market: 7/23/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/26/2026 | Price change | $410,000-3.5%$211/sqft |
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| 7/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $425,000+122.5%$219/sqft |
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| 5/26/2006 | Sold | $191,000$98/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,284 +9.3% | $260,600 +20.1% |
| 2023 | $3,005 +3.8% | $217,000 +8.3% |
| 2022 | $2,894 +12.1% | $200,300 +11% |
| 2020 | $2,581 +9.6% | $180,500 |
| 2019 | $2,356 -4.7% | $180,500 +1.5% |
| 2018 | $2,473 +4.9% | $177,900 |
| 2017 | $2,357 +3.3% | $177,900 |
| 2016 | $2,281 +0.3% | $177,900 |
| 2015 | $2,275 +5.3% | $177,900 |
| 2013 | $2,161 +4.6% | $177,900 -0.1% |
| 2012 | $2,066 +8.1% | $178,100 -3.5% |
| 2011 | $1,911 -1.1% | $184,500 -1.7% |
| 2009 | $1,932 -2.4% | $187,600 -1.4% |
| 2008 | $1,979 | $190,300 +5% |
| 2006 | -- | $181,200 |
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