Pending

Price cut: $22.6K (2/18)

$199,999

489 Back Road, Skowhegan, ME 04976

3beds

2,218sqft

Est.:

Single Family Residence

Built in 1790

5.66 Acres Lot

$-- Zestimate^®

$90/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Sweeping viewsSolid structureMature treesGenerous layoutSurrounded by rolling fields

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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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

Features

Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Basement: Interior Entry
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

Lot

Size: 5.66 Acres

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

Roof: Shingle

Condition

Year built: 1790

Utilities & green energy

Electric: Fuses
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank, Cesspool
Water: Private, Well
Utilities for property: Utilities On

Community & HOA

Location

Region: Skowhegan

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $90/sqft
Tax assessed value: $10,600
Annual tax amount: $2,810
Date on market: 11/21/2025

Estimated market value

Not available

Estimated sales range

Not available

$2,356/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
4/23/2026	Pending sale	$199,999$90/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1644109 Report a problem
2/18/2026	Price change	$199,999-10.2%$90/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1644109 Report a problem
11/21/2025	Listed for sale	$222,600$100/sqft
Source: Maine Listings #1644109 Report a problem

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