Welcome to a truly special piece of Maine heritage: 489 Back Road, a tranquil, pastoral retreat that whispers stories of the past. This historic 5.66 acre parcel sits in idyllic Skowhegan, surrounded by rolling fields, mature trees, and sweeping views -- yet has the heart of a deeply rooted legacy.
The property includes a spacious 2,218-square-foot home offering 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, ready to be reimagined. With its solid structure and generous layout, the home is a true canvas of possibilities, inviting you to update, restore, or redesign it to suit your vision.
Originally part of the land where a young Abner Coburn was raised, this property holds profound historical significance. Coburn, who went on to become Maine's 30th governor, spent his boyhood here along the Back Road.
Whether you are a history enthusiast, nature lover, or someone seeking refuge in the quiet beauty of rural Maine, 489 Back Road stands ready to welcome you into a legacy as timeless as the landscape itself.
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$165,000
489 Back Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976
3beds
2,218sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1790
5.66 Acres Lot
$165,400 Zestimate®
$74/sqft
$2,385 Estimated rent
Home value
$165,400
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Sweeping viewsSolid structureMature treesGenerous layoutSurrounded by rolling fields
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Bought with:
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Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1644109
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bonus room
- Level: Third
Den
- Level: Second
Dining room
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Other
- Level: First
Heating
- Hot Water, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Features
- Attic, Bathtub, Storage
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,218
- Total interior livable area: 2,218 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,218
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, 5 - 10 Spaces
Lot
- Size: 5.66 Acres
- Features: Rolling Slope
Details
- Additional structures: Shed(s)
- Parcel number: SKOWM13B12
- Zoning: NONE
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Farmhouse,New Englander
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Wood Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Granite, Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1790
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Fuses
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Cesspool
- Water: Private, Well
- Utilities for property: Utilities On
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Skowhegan
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/14/2026 | Sold | $165,000-17.5%$74/sqft |
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| 4/23/2026 | Pending sale | $199,999$90/sqft |
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| 2/18/2026 | Price change | $199,999-10.2%$90/sqft |
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| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $222,600$100/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $192 -93.6% | $10,600 -93.8% |
| 2023 | $3,014 +29.1% | $170,100 +27.3% |
| 2022 | $2,335 +10.2% | $133,600 +15.7% |
| 2021 | $2,119 | $115,500 |
| 2020 | $2,119 +5.1% | $115,500 -1.3% |
| 2019 | $2,017 -6.2% | $117,000 -1% |
| 2018 | $2,151 -9.2% | $118,200 -0.2% |
| 2017 | $2,368 +12.1% | $118,400 +6.8% |
| 2016 | $2,112 +5.9% | $110,900 +1.7% |
| 2015 | $1,995 +6.9% | $109,000 +0.2% |
| 2014 | $1,866 +5.8% | $108,800 +1.2% |
| 2013 | $1,763 +1.2% | $107,500 |
| 2012 | $1,742 | $107,500 |
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Neighborhood: 04976
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Bloomfield Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-3Distance: 2.7 mi
- 5/10Skowhegan Area Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2.8 mi
- 5/10Skowhegan Area High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.6 mi
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- Maine
- Somerset County
- Skowhegan
- 04976
- 489 Back Road