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About this home
OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY OCTOBER 4TH 12:00 PM-2:00 PM. Welcome to 53 Hillside Ave in Old Town, a versatile property offering an excellent opportunity for homeowners and investors alike. Just 8 minutes from the University of Maine campus and approximately 20 minutes from Bangor, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,853 square feet of finished living space and the flexibility to make it your forever home, traditional rental, short-term rental, or potential student room-rental property. The home has recently been used for room rentals, with rooms renting for approximately $700 per month, providing an attractive opportunity for those looking to generate rental income. The property's location near the University of Maine makes it especially well-suited for student housing, while its size and layout offer plenty of flexibility for a variety of uses. Numerous recent updates add to the appeal, including a recently resealed driveway, replacement of the sewer line, and many cosmetic improvements throughout the home. A 2-car garage provides convenient parking and valuable storage space. Whether you're looking for an income-producing investment, a property with house-hacking potential, or a comfortable home with room to grow, 53 Hillside Ave offers the space, location, and versatility to fit your plans.
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Listed by Listing Agent · The Maine Real Estate Experience · MLS #1681978
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Details at a glance
Interior5 property facts
- Rooms
- 6
- Heating
- Oil, Forced Air
- Cooling
- None
- Flooring
- Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
- Fireplaces
- 0
Building5 property facts
- Style
- Single Family Residence
- Year built
- 1920
- Garage
- 2
- Foundation
- Poured Concrete
- Roof
- Metal
Land & utilities4 property facts
- Lot size
- 0.22 acres
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Zoning
- R-2 Gen Res
Financial2 property facts
- Annual taxes
- $4,617
- Assessment year
- 2025
Location
Estimated monthly cost
Explore costs at the $299,900 asking price. Adjust the assumptions to your situation.
Known monthly costs$1,901 / monthAdjust
- Principal & interest
- $1,516
- Property tax
- $385
- Insurance
- Not entered
- HOA
- Not entered
Listing annual taxes: $4,617. Initial monthly tax is one twelfth of that amount. HOA amount was not supplied.
Partial estimate: add insurance, monthly HOA to include those costs. Blank amounts are unknown.
The initial 6.5% rate is illustrative, not a current rate or lender quote. Excludes utilities, maintenance, closing costs and mortgage insurance, which may apply with a down payment below 20%. Taxes and insurance can change.
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