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Offered at $328,000Active
beds
2
baths
2
sq ft
1,768
Built
1870

278 Highland Terrace

Mexico, ME 04257

About this home

Character, Space & Possibilities—A Home That is Anything but Ordinary! Set on a sprawling, mature 3.4-acre corner lot just minutes from in-town conveniences, this charming Colonial offers a rare blend of timeless character, distinctive features, and room to spread out. From the beautiful tongue-and-groove detailing in the skylit laundry room to the expansive finished room above the heated two-car garage, this home is full of natural light and possibilities. Add a separate workshop, a private back porch, and numerous recent updates, and you have a property that invites you to imagine all the ways to make it your own. One of the home's standout features is the spacious, skylit laundry room, where natural light and beautiful tongue-and-groove details create a warm, inviting space, complete with direct entry to the heated two-car garage. Above the garage, an impressive finished bonus room offers incredible flexibility—imagine a family room, home office, hobby space, game room, or creative retreat. An existing propane line is already in place, ready for a future heating connection. Outside, the possibilities continue. Enjoy the porch, explore the generous grounds, or put the separate workshop to use for projects, storage, hobbies, or extra workspace. The expansive acreage offers room to garden, play, entertain, or simply enjoy the privacy and freedom that come with owning a larger parcel—all while remaining conveniently close to everyday amenities. With its classic Colonial charm, unique architectural details, versatile bonus space, heated two-car garage, separate workshop, and many recent improvements, this property offers a wonderful opportunity for buyers seeking something with personality and potential. If you've been looking for a home with character, space, and features you won't find everywhere, this distinctive property in Mexico deserves a closer look!

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Listed by Listing Agent · Hearth & Key Realty · MLS #1686033

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Details at a glance

Interior5 property facts
Rooms
8
Heating
Oil, Wood, Forced Air, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove
Cooling
Wall Unit(s)
Flooring
Laminate, Tile, Wood, Vinyl
Fireplaces
0
Building5 property facts
Style
Single Family Residence
Year built
1870
Garage
3
Foundation
Stone
Roof
Shingle
Land & utilities4 property facts
Lot size
3.4 acres
Water
Public
Sewer
Private Sewer
Zoning
Residential
Financial2 property facts
Annual taxes
$3,787
Assessment year
2025

Location

Estimated monthly cost

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Known monthly costs$1,974 / monthAdjust
Principal & interest
$1,659
Property tax
$316
Insurance
Not entered
HOA
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Listing annual taxes: $3,787. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.

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