Home is where the heart, spirit, design, and energy efficiency come together. Nestled in the trees, but with enough elevation to see the sun set over the White Mountains, (Mt. Washington is front and center!) is your new perfect home. Built and owned by the Executive Director of the Energy Efficient Building Association at the Technology Center of the University of Southern Maine, this home was well ahead of its time when built and has stood the test of time as it is have been meticulously maintained by its owners. The home was built using similar methods and thoughtful design as the energy efficient live/work/garage building next door that was featured in Fine Home Building Magazine in 1986. Creating a marriage of state-of-the-art structural (double-wall construction) and thermal design that allowed for comfortable living was the goal, and it was certainly achieved. Inside you will find an open, airy living and dining space, efficient eat-in-kitchen with custom built cherry cabinets, a sun-room for relaxing and enjoying the westerly views with access to the elevated deck, a master bedroom with a large dressing area, that also has access to the elevated deck, a second bedroom, an office/studio that could double as a guest room, and a workshop space in the basement, an energy efficient Viessman boiler and central air as well. The exterior is white cedar siding, known for its long term quality. It is time to pass on this wonderful home to its next steward, to be enjoyed for years to come. Sited just outside of the center of Gorham, you will find privacy and a sense of the natural world, while being minutes to town, the university, and the amenities of Portland. Please click the virtual tour link or visit www. 1RichardRoad. info
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Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,010
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Glass Enclosed
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1985
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,010
Green Energy Efficient: Other/See Internal Remarks
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $32,670
Lot Size (Acres): 0.75
Lot Features: Corner Lot, Right of Way, Wooded, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural, Suburban, Near Public Transit
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Zoning: SR
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $4,144
Tax Year: 2019
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Baseboard
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
School Information
High School District: Gorham Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 1 Richard Road, Gorham, ME 04038
Directions: From Gorham center, take Flaggy Meadow Road to Osborne Road to Richard Road on the right. Home is the 2nd on the right. Visit www. 1RichardRoad. info for the virtual tour and 3D tour.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,868
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: 1999
County: Cumberland County
APN: 169804
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Village Elementary School-Gorham
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.3mi
7/10
Gorham Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
8/10
Gorham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.8mi
9/10
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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 93° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Gorham, ME • 04038
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.4 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$538,000 – $651,000
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