Are you looking for an affordable starter home, or a home to downsize to? Look no further! This cozy cape built in 1830 features 3 bedrooms, a full bathroom, with just over 1,200 square feet of living space. Located in the heart of Gardiner, this home offers the ability to walk to everything downtown Gardiner has to offer including convenient stores, a grocery store, and several local shops and eateries. The small fenced in yard makes a perfect place for your pets to play and the low maintenance backyard is a great spot to enjoy BBQ's with your friends and family. This home is a blank slate ready for your customization. Set up your showing today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1830Year Built
9,583 sq ftLot Size
$190Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Keely Walter• Portside Real Estate Group
Bought with James {Jim} Rideout Jr• Strategic Real Estate Services
Gardiner - Well maintained intown Cape Home. Updated kitchen, dining room, living room, and bedroom on first floor. Laundry and 2 Bedrooms upstairs. Nice yard with lots of perennials. Walking distance to downtown.
MREIS #882330
Mar 3, 2008
Listed
$74,900
$58/sq ft
MREIS #781732
Feb 10, 2006
Listed
$85,000
$66/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,236 (+2.8%)
$22,000 + $63,000
$85,000
2024
$2,176 (+8.0%)
$22,000 + $63,000
$85,000
2023
$2,015 (+6.8%)
$22,000 + $63,000
$85,000
2022
$1,887 (+13.7%)
$22,000 + $63,000
$85,000
2021
$1,660
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2020
$1,660
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2019
$1,660 (+1.4%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2018
$1,637 (−2.7%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2017
$1,683 (+2.3%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2016
$1,645 (−0.4%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2015
$1,652 (+4.8%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2014
$1,576
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
Tax history for 88 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,236 (+2.8%)
$22,000 + $63,000
$85,000
2024
$2,176 (+8.0%)
$22,000 + $63,000
$85,000
2023
$2,015 (+6.8%)
$22,000 + $63,000
$85,000
2022
$1,887 (+13.7%)
$22,000 + $63,000
$85,000
2021
$1,660
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2020
$1,660
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2019
$1,660 (+1.4%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2018
$1,637 (−2.7%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2017
$1,683 (+2.3%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2016
$1,645 (−0.4%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2015
$1,652 (+4.8%)
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
2014
$1,576
$22,000 + $54,500
$76,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
9,583 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
858
Year built
1830
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Kennebec County
APN
259309
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Flooring: Vinyl, Laminate
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,287
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1830
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,287
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $9,583.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.22
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Intown, Near Shopping, Retail Strip, Shopping Mall
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: HDR
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,014.50
Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Forced Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 88 Spring Street, Gardiner, ME 04345
Directions: This address is GPS friendly.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 858
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 9,583 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1830
Year Renovated: —
County: Kennebec County
APN: 259309
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Laura E Richards School
Public PreK-2 • Assigned • 1.0mi
Gardiner Regional Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
5/10
Gardiner Area High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
5/10
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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, 16 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
17% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Gardiner, ME • 04345
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.9 hours in
June and 3.5 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$232,000 – $281,000
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