17 John Street, Camden, ME, 04843
About This Home
Small, straightforward home -- a true blank slate ready for your vision. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage needs TLC and is an ideal project for contractors or DIY renovators wanting to create a modern, efficient living space in desirable Camden. Compact footprint makes updates more manageable; the modest yard provides room for a garden or small outdoor seating area. SOLD AS-IS. Cash buyers or renovation financing recommended. Schedule a showing to see the potential.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1967
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Shingle Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Basement
- Basement: Crawl Space
Bedroom1
- Level: First
Bedroom2
- Level: First
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Features
- 1st Floor Bedroom,Bathtub,One-Floor Living
- Flooring: Wood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 672
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Direct Vent Heater
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 672
- Total interior livable area: 672 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Sunroom
- Level: First
Property
Details
- Parcel number: CAMDM117B029L000U000
- Zoning: V
Features
- Patio & porch: Porch
Lot
- Lot size: 6,534 sqft
- Features: Near Town,Level,Open Lot
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel,1 - 4 Spaces
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
- Ice Storm
- Winter Weather
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Strong Wind
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Landslide
- Tsunami
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 | $1,314 | $15,768 |
| Home Insurance | $134 | $1,608 |
| Property Taxes | $209 | $2,508 |
| Electricity | $244 | $2,930 |
| Total | $1,901 | $22,812 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-12 | Price change | $260,000 |
| 2026-04-09 | Listed for sale | $280,000 |
| 2023-11-03 | Sold | $185,000 |
| 2023-10-05 | Pending sale | $190,000 |
| 2023-09-22 | Listed for sale | $190,000 |
| 2023-09-01 | Listing removed | -- |
| 2023-07-26 | Listed for sale | $209,000 |
| 2023-07-12 | Pending sale | $209,000 |
| 2023-06-29 | Listed for sale | $209,000 |
| 2021-10-21 | Sold | $151,000 |
| 2021-10-07 | Pending sale | $139,000 |
| 2021-10-05 | Listed for sale | $139,000 |
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