This completely remodeled 3-season cottage offers spectacular views! This cozy cottage offers 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, a front room that could be used as a 3rd bedroom and a back storage room to store all your water toys. Maintenance free metal roof and vinyl siding. New kitchen appliances, washer, dryer, hot water heater and flooring. Wood burning fireplace and mpi heater for fall evenings. Enjoy the det. screen house and the summer months swimming, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding or just floating on a raft in the summer sun. Peaceful setting only 10 minutes from shopping, restaurants & I-95. Must see!
Single-familyProperty Type
1956Year Built
0.4 acresLot Size
$425Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Dennis Brides• Coldwell Banker Plourde Real Estate
A remarkably well maintained and treasured waterfront cottage. Very private getaway with 2 bedrooms 1 bath and a good sized kitchen. Living room sports a lovely stone fireplace. Outside area has separate screened in area for entertaining. Plus 100 ft on Fairbanks (a kettle hole pond) that is popular for its brown trout fishery.
MREIS #1102686
Jul 17, 2013
Listed
$139,900
$215/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,582
$31,100 + $64,200
$95,300
2023
$1,582 (+5.4%)
$31,100 + $64,200
$95,300
2022
$1,501 (−1.6%)
$31,100 + $64,200
$95,300
2021
$1,525 (+9.9%)
$31,100 + $64,200
$95,300
2020
$1,388 (−0.6%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2019
$1,396 (+1.5%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2018
$1,376 (+2.7%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2017
$1,340 (+3.0%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2016
$1,301 (+2.8%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2015
$1,265 (+3.9%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2014
$1,217 (+2.6%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2013
$1,186
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
Tax history for 18 Fairbanks Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$1,582
$31,100 + $64,200
$95,300
2023
$1,582 (+5.4%)
$31,100 + $64,200
$95,300
2022
$1,501 (−1.6%)
$31,100 + $64,200
$95,300
2021
$1,525 (+9.9%)
$31,100 + $64,200
$95,300
2020
$1,388 (−0.6%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2019
$1,396 (+1.5%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2018
$1,376 (+2.7%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2017
$1,340 (+3.0%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2016
$1,301 (+2.8%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2015
$1,265 (+3.9%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2014
$1,217 (+2.6%)
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
2013
$1,186
$23,600 + $55,700
$79,300
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.4 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
650
Year built
1956
Style
Other
County
Kennebec County
APN
555932
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 3, 2025.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 5
Interior Features: One-Floor Living
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer
Accessibility Features: Level Entry
Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Carpet
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 650
Building Area Source: Public Records
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1956
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 650
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $17,424
Lot Size (Acres): 0.4
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rural
Zoning: Shoreland
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Fairbanks
Water Body Type: Pond
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $1,388
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Direct Vent Heater
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Water Source: Lake Drawn
Water Heater: Electric
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 18 Fairbanks Road, Manchester, ME 04351
Directions: From Augusta take Rt. 27 to Summerhaven Road on left after about a mile turn left onto Fairbanks Road, driveway on left, go over the hill & property on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 650
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.4 acres
Style: Other
Year Built: 1956
Year Renovated: —
County: Kennebec County
APN: 555932
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 3, 2025
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Schools
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Manchester Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • 5.0mi
7/10
Belgrade Central School
Public PreK-5 • 4.2mi
9/10
Dirigere Christian Academy
Private K-12 • 2.3mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
13% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$263,000 – $318,000
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