7 Bates Street, Sanford, ME, 04073
About This Home
Attention investors and savvy buyers! This home offers a spacious layout with a large eat-in kitchen, separate dining area, and bright living room--providing a great foundation for updates and value-add improvements. Full of character, the property is ready for your personal touch or renovation vision. Situated on a sizable lot, enjoy a large yard, detached garage, and ample off-street parking, desirable features for resale or rental potential. Whether you're looking to flip, invest, or build equity, this property offers excellent upside.
Getting Around
Somewhat Walkable
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1890
Materials
- Roof: Composition
- Construction materials: Wood Frame,Clapboard
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: New Englander
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Dishwasher,Microwave,Electric Range,Refrigerator
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Doghouse,Brick/Mortar
Bedroom1
- Level: Second
Bedroom2
- Level: Second
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
Features
- Flooring: Laminate,Wood,Linoleum
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 1,404
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard
- Cooling features: None
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,404
- Total interior livable area: 1,404 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living Room
- Level: First
Primary Bedroom
- Level: Second
Property
Details
- Parcel number: SANFM0I29B72
- Zoning: U
Features
- Levels: Multi/Split
Lot
- Lot size: 0.29 Acres
- Features: City Lot,Other
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Paved,5 - 10 Spaces
- 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
- Ice Storm
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Winter Weather
- 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 | $1,516 | $18,192 |
| Home Insurance | $85 | $1,020 |
| Property Taxes | $379 | $4,548 |
| Electricity | $244 | $2,930 |
| Total | $2,224 | $26,688 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-17 | Listed for sale | $325,000 |
| 2026-03-07 | Listing removed | $325,000 |
| 2025-09-29 | Price change | $325,000 |
| 2025-09-08 | Listed for sale | $340,000 |
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