Exceptional Mid-Century Modern residence in Bangor's highly sought-after Little City neighborhood. Originally architect-designed and built in 1954 for a prominent Bangor family, this stunning single-story home has been extensively renovated and restored to near-new condition while preserving its timeless architectural character. Situated on a beautifully landscaped and private . 46-acre lot with 136 feet of frontage, the property is surrounded by mature perennial gardens and flowering shrubs, creating an exceptional sense of privacy rarely found in city living. Offering 2,200 square feet on the main floor plus 700 square feet of finished basement space, the home features 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, including a private primary suite with en-suite bath. Bathrooms feature ceramic tile flooring, including a custom built-in makeup vanity in the full bath. The fully renovated kitchen showcases premium cabinetry, designer-panel refrigerator, stainless appliances, ceramic tile flooring, and a unique toe-kick heater warming the floor at the sink. Large windows throughout create bright, sun-filled living spaces true to classic Mid-Century Modern design. Major upgrades include a whole-house automatic generator, heat pump system, and Rinnai propane heater. Additional highlights include an 8x20 screened porch reinforced for a future hot tub, bright laundry room with laundry chute, 31x20 heated basement bonus room, 17x40 utility/workshop space, and attached 21x22 garage with automatic opener and built-in storage cabinetry. Ideally located just minutes from Bangor's two major hospitals, Bangor International Airport, excellent schools, the University of Maine, and Bangor's vibrant cultural attractions including Waterfront Concerts, dining, shopping, and the city's rich arts community. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully restored architectural home combining timeless design, modern comfort, exceptional privacy, and one of Bangor's most desirable locations.
Little City, located between Downtown Bangor and the Kenduskeag Stream corridor, is a historic and residential Bangor neighborhood with compact blocks and a walkable street grid. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Hammond Street–Broadway area, where corner storefronts, small eateries, and everyday services set a steady, lived-in rhythm. Older wood-frame houses and small multifamily buildings define the streetscape, with porches and mature trees softening the edges. The nearby riverfront paths and pocket parks add a green counterpoint to the urban fabric. Cultural gravity comes from the Bangor Public Library, the Maine Discovery Museum, and the Penobscot Theatre Company downtown. Daily life here reads as practical, central, and connected to Bangor’s civic core.
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Market insights
281 Clyde Rd · $549,500
DAYS ON MARKET
118 days
The average home goes pending in 56 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.2%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$549,500
Median sale price in this area is $274,433. (50% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
28% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor primary bedroom with full bath
First-floor bedroom
Bathtub and shower
Storage
Walk-in closet(s)
Storm doors
Cable and DSL available
Generator and generator hookup
Internet access available
Unfurnished
Bedrooms
Primary bedroom on the first floor with full bath and closet
Additional first-floor bedroom with closet
Third bedroom on the first floor with closet
Total of 9 rooms
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms
One half bathroom
Kitchen
Breakfast nook
Eat-in kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Electric range
Gas range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Water heater: electric, heat pump, tank
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Wood
Heating & cooling
Heating: baseboard, heat pump, hot water, zoned, space heater
Cooling: heat pump
Exterior features
Patio
Screened porch
Interior lot in a neighborhood setting
Level lot
Near golf course, shopping, turnpike/interstate and town
Paved roads
Home design
Single family residence
Built in 1954
Above-grade finished area and finished basement
Parking
Attached 2-car garage with automatic door opener and inside entrance
Paved driveway with 5–10 on-site/off-street spaces
Security
Security system installed
Construction
Wood frame and brick construction with vinyl siding
Composition shingle roof
Public records building area
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric with circuit breakers
Generator hookup
Utilities are on
Electricity and solar
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Under contract before print. The retro charm of the 50's and like stepping back to that era. Spacious and quality construction though some deferred maintenance needed. Hardwood under carpeting, Generac automatic generator, nice lot, and lots of potential. Nearly 3,000 sq ft of living space. Tennessee brick exterior and fireplace. A diamond in the rough with lots of potential to make this a showcase home for the right buyer.
MREIS #1500434
Aug 28, 2021
Price Changed
$239,900
$83/sq ft
Aug 18, 2021
Price Changed
$249,900
$86/sq ft
Jul 13, 2021
Listed
$279,900
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$6,791 (+5.8%)
$47,100 + $319,000
$366,100
2023
$6,417 (+6.0%)
$47,100 + $288,000
$335,100
2022
$6,053 (+6.0%)
$47,100 + $249,600
$296,700
2021
$5,713 (−1.8%)
$43,600 + $212,600
$256,200
2020
$5,819 (+3.7%)
$43,600 + $207,200
$250,800
2019
$5,610 (+5.6%)
$43,600 + $200,300
$243,900
2018
$5,315 (+2.2%)
$43,600 + $188,000
$231,600
2017
$5,200 (−0.5%)
$43,600 + $187,000
$230,600
2016
$5,225 (+1.9%)
$43,600 + $188,600
$232,200
2015
$5,130 (+1.3%)
$43,600 + $190,100
$233,700
2014
$5,062
$43,600 + $188,600
$232,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,194
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,194
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Penobscot County
APN
286215
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
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, 14 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
58/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 281 Clyde Rd
$532,559
$17K under list price of $550K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $299K to $605K.