Step into timeless elegance with this 4-bedroom, 2-bath Colonial, perfectly situated on a sought-after street in Bangor, just a short distance from beautiful Chapin Park. Built in +/-1850, this well-cared-for home blends historic charm with modern touches, including all new permitted wiring throughout the whole house and a thoughtfully renovated kitchen that preserves classic character while adding today's conveniences. Bright and airy living and dining rooms provide plenty of space for gatherings, while the inviting sunroom offers a cozy retreat with peaceful views. Upstairs, you'll find spacious bedrooms with rare oversized closets and ample storage throughout. Enjoy the convenience of a level, easy-to-maintain lot with paved parking, all within walking distance to in-town amenities, schools, and recreation. Move-in ready yet full of potential for future enhancements, this Maple Street gem offers the perfect balance of history, comfort, and location.
Single-familyProperty Type
1900Year Built
7,405 sq ftLot Size
$167Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Lewis Morrison Nicole Drake• NextHome Experience
Bought with Anne McKechnie• Portside Real Estate Group
Classic, spacious intown home on well respected street in Bangor. This proud home maintains it's original layout, moldings and architectural charm. It is essentially free from prior updating that can often result in mismatched areas and lost integrity. Brand new kitchen that incorporates the kitchen of the past with a modern day torch. Large bedrooms and closets are unique assets for this older home. Tons of closets and storage through out. On the main floor both the sunroom shares amaze views with coziness at the same time. 2 full bathrooms which one was added on in the main floor. The living room and dining rooms are generously sized for everyday living, entertaining and enjoying holidays. This fine home is move in ready as it is yet, has endless possibilities for future refined areas and amenities. Life is good here on Maple Street.
MREIS #1517358
Jan 21, 2022
Sold
$140,000
$63/sq ft
Jan 3, 2022
Listed
$125,000
$56/sq ft
+35
Motivated Sellers! Investors – build your portfolio and use your imagination to bring this Civil War era Maple Street Colonial back to its original charm. Come visit and see the numerous features to fix up and enjoy: hardwood floors throughout, a south-facing sunroom/porch and high ceilings. This home needs TLC, but it's situated in a fantastic in-town location located close to EMMC, Downtown Bangor, Chapin Park & Abraham Lincoln School. Will not qualify for traditional financing. Sold as-is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,747 (+53.1%)
$23,400 + $232,500
$255,900
2023
$3,100 (+7.1%)
$22,500 + $139,400
$161,900
2022
$2,895 (+8.0%)
$22,500 + $119,400
$141,900
2021
$2,680 (+1.6%)
$20,800 + $99,400
$120,200
2020
$2,638 (+4.1%)
$20,500 + $93,200
$113,700
2019
$2,535 (+4.5%)
$20,500 + $89,700
$110,200
2018
$2,426 (+3.1%)
$20,500 + $85,200
$105,700
2017
$2,354 (+2.3%)
$20,500 + $83,900
$104,400
2016
$2,300 (+2.5%)
$20,500 + $81,700
$102,200
2015
$2,243 (+1.3%)
$20,500 + $81,700
$102,200
2014
$2,215
$20,500 + $81,100
$101,600
Tax history for 42 Maple St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$4,747 (+53.1%)
$23,400 + $232,500
$255,900
2023
$3,100 (+7.1%)
$22,500 + $139,400
$161,900
2022
$2,895 (+8.0%)
$22,500 + $119,400
$141,900
2021
$2,680 (+1.6%)
$20,800 + $99,400
$120,200
2020
$2,638 (+4.1%)
$20,500 + $93,200
$113,700
2019
$2,535 (+4.5%)
$20,500 + $89,700
$110,200
2018
$2,426 (+3.1%)
$20,500 + $85,200
$105,700
2017
$2,354 (+2.3%)
$20,500 + $83,900
$104,400
2016
$2,300 (+2.5%)
$20,500 + $81,700
$102,200
2015
$2,243 (+1.3%)
$20,500 + $81,700
$102,200
2014
$2,215
$20,500 + $81,100
$101,600
*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
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,405 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,095
Year built
1900
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Penobscot County
APN
289686
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
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Den
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 7 Information
Type: Office
Level: Second
Room 8 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: First
Room 9 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 10 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 10
Flooring: Wood, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,220
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,220
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $7,405.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.17
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Intown, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: URD-1
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,747
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Radiator, Hot Water
Electric: Other Electric, Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 42 Maple Street, Bangor, ME 04401
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,095
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7,405 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: Penobscot County
APN: 289686
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Abraham Lincoln School
Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 0.1mi
10/10
William S. Cohen School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.4mi
9/10
Bangor High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
6/10
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Lifestyle
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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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2.9 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$352,000 – $426,000
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