2461 Essex Street, Orono, ME, 04473
About This Home
This is your chance to own a home in the highly sought after ''Outer Essex St'' area. Conveniently located 5 minutes from Bangor, this Orono home is right next to Pushaw Lake, and boasts 4 acres of land with a small barn, paddock, and apple trees! Enjoy a 2 car heated garage this winter, and take advantage of the proximity to both Orono and Bangor. The barn is ready for animals with power and water already installed! Homes in this area do not last long, schedule a showing today!
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1979
Materials
- Foundation: Poured Concrete
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Electric Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry,Walk-Out Access,Full
Bedroom1
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom2
- Level: First
- Area: 121
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Bedroom3
- Level: Basement
- Area: 127.69000000000001
- Dimensions: 11.3 x 11.3
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Family Room
- Level: Basement
- Area: 235.5
- Dimensions: 15 x 15.7
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom,Shower,Storage
- Flooring: Carpet,Laminate,Vinyl
- Finished area below ground: 768
- Finished area above ground: 900
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Heat Pump
- Cooling features: Heat Pump
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,668
- Total interior livable area: 1,668 sqft
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 100.8
- Dimensions: 9.6 x 10.5
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 170.51999999999998
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 14.7
Property
Details
- Parcel number: ORONM014000L028
- Zoning: RES
- Other equipment: Internet Access Available
Lot
- Lot size: 4 Acres
- Features: Near Public Beach,Near Shopping,Near Turnpike/Interstate,Near Town,Rural,Level,Open Lot,Pasture,Landscaped,Wooded
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Gravel,11 - 20 Spaces,On Site,Garage Door Opener,Detached
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Ice Storm
- Lightning
- Hurricane
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Maine Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $1,769 | $21,228 |
| Home Insurance | $133 | $1,596 |
| Property Taxes | $621 | $7,452 |
| Electricity | $244 | $2,930 |
| Total | $2,767 | $33,204 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
Price Per Sq Ft
vs Other Active Listings
Avg $/sqft
vs Homes Sold Last Month
Median $/sqft
Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30 | Listed for sale | $350,000 |
| 2026-07-24 | Listing removed | $2,500 |
| 2026-07-22 | Listed for rent | $2,500 |
| 2026-07-16 | Listing removed | $2,500 |
| 2026-06-09 | Listed for rent | $2,500 |
| 2025-03-21 | Listing removed | $2,000 |
| 2025-01-10 | Price change | $2,000 |
| 2025-01-08 | Listed for rent | $1,850 |
| 2024-02-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2024-01-15 | Listed for rent | $2,000 |
| 2019-11-05 | Sold | $153,000 |
| 2019-09-10 | Pending sale | $165,000 |
| 2019-08-09 | Listed for sale | $165,000 |
| 2016-01-25 | Sold | $115,000 |
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