Ranch style home offering one floor living conveniently located in the ''Gardens'' and within walking distance of shopping, the hospital, park and local restaurants. This three bedroom one and a half bathroom has a one car attached garage with direct entry into the home, metal roof, and private patio area to enjoy the sun or nights under the stars. This home has an eat in kitchen with many updates, a large living room, a laundry area with an adjacent half bath and three bedrooms all located on the same side of the house with a full bathroom. A residence, investment or home for your graduate attending Husson University. The possibilities are endless with this Ranch style home!
Single-familyProperty Type
1953Year Built
5,662 sq ftLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 car garageParking
Listed by Adrian Nadeau• ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Listed by Bruce Bragdon• ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Bought with Judson Colby• Maine Country and Coast Real Estate
Wonderful 3 Bedroom 1.5 Bath Ranch Style home located in ''The Gardens''. Many updates throughout, rare added 1/2 bath large kitchen and living room areas. Outside you will enjoy the convenience of an attached garage and private fenced patio area to view the stars or enjoy a fire pit. Located in-town Bangor minutes to Northern Lights medical, shopping and schools. This won't last long. Tenant occupied through end of May.
MREIS #1308800
Jul 28, 2017
Sold
$110,500
$104/sq ft
May 24, 2017
Listed
$119,000
$112/sq ft
+11
MREIS #1073114
Mar 20, 2013
Sold
$93,000
$88/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,363 (+11.4%)
$15,700 + $165,600
$181,300
2023
$3,018 (+8.1%)
$15,000 + $142,600
$157,600
2022
$2,793 (+8.9%)
$15,000 + $121,900
$136,900
2021
$2,565 (+3.5%)
$13,900 + $101,100
$115,000
2020
$2,478 (+4.4%)
$13,200 + $93,600
$106,800
2019
$2,374 (+3.8%)
$13,200 + $90,000
$103,200
2018
$2,288 (+3.4%)
$16,500 + $83,200
$99,700
2017
$2,212 (+4.3%)
$16,500 + $81,600
$98,100
2016
$2,120 (+1.7%)
$16,500 + $77,700
$94,200
2015
$2,085 (+4.5%)
$16,500 + $78,500
$95,000
2014
$1,995
$16,500 + $75,000
$91,500
Tax history for 156 Thornton Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$3,363 (+11.4%)
$15,700 + $165,600
$181,300
2023
$3,018 (+8.1%)
$15,000 + $142,600
$157,600
2022
$2,793 (+8.9%)
$15,000 + $121,900
$136,900
2021
$2,565 (+3.5%)
$13,900 + $101,100
$115,000
2020
$2,478 (+4.4%)
$13,200 + $93,600
$106,800
2019
$2,374 (+3.8%)
$13,200 + $90,000
$103,200
2018
$2,288 (+3.4%)
$16,500 + $83,200
$99,700
2017
$2,212 (+4.3%)
$16,500 + $81,600
$98,100
2016
$2,120 (+1.7%)
$16,500 + $77,700
$94,200
2015
$2,085 (+4.5%)
$16,500 + $78,500
$95,000
2014
$1,995
$16,500 + $75,000
$91,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
5,663 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,060
Year built
1953
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Penobscot County
APN
293570
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
URD-1
Urban Residence 1 District
The Urban Residence 1 District is established to enhance and protect the essential established characteristics of certain traditional, low-density residential areas of mostly single-family detached dwellings or, where such development is desired, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Day care facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Has Garage
Attached Garage: Yes
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 6
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
Other Equipment: Cable
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Slab
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,060
Building Area Source: Seller
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1953
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,060
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $5,662.80
Lot Size (Acres): 0.13
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Sidewalks, Intown, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: 11-Urban Res. Dist.1
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,565
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 156 Thornton Road, Bangor, ME 04401
Directions: From Broadway to Bangor Gardens. Left onto Falvey and then right onto Thornton Road. Home is on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,060
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,663 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1953
Year Renovated: —
County: Penobscot County
APN: 293570
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Mary Snow School
Public 4-5 • Assigned • 0.6mi
8/10
William S. Cohen School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
9/10
Bangor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.6mi
6/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Bangor, ME • 04401
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.5 hours in
June and 2.9 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$245,000 – $297,000
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