Enjoy stress-free living in this completely rebuilt in 2023, 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom farmhouse style home on a double lot only 1 mile from the UMaine Campus, Orono Village & more! Find yourself in an immaculate white kitchen complete with new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, new fixtures, paint and trim, a pantry closet and a built-in window seating area. Transition into the great room that can easily double as a living room and dining area. Note the 1st of 3 heat pumps and plenty of brand new electrical outlets for all of your entertainment center needs. Glass sliding doors overlook the lush open lot, a gardener's dream! New shed for storage on gravel pad and pressure treated base. Rounding out the first level is a spacious half bathroom with a storage closet and washer/dryer. Ascend the hardwood stairway with contemporary stainless steel wire railing and find yourself in a wide hallway equipped with heat pump number 2. A full guest bathroom complete with a quartz vanity and brand new American Standard wash basin. Two generously sized bedrooms and a luxurious master suite containing the final heat pump, a spacious walkthrough closet, and private full bathroom complete the second story. Oil free heat & cooling efficiency! This home is well-built and well-insulated! Don't miss your chance to bask in convenience and comfort.
Single-familyProperty Type
2023Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Michelle Weatherbee Amber {Kim} Meagher Shelley• ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Bought with Michelle Weatherbee Amber {Kim} Meagher Shelley• ERA Dawson-Bradford Co.
Enjoy stress-free living in this completely rebuilt 3 bedroom 2.5 bathroom farmhouse style home on a double lot only minutes to UMaine Campus, Orono Village & more! Find yourself in an immaculate white kitchen complete with brand new stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, new fixtures, paint and trim, a pantry closet and a built-in window seating area. Transition into the great room that can easily double as a living room and dinning area. Note the 1st of 3 heat pumps and plenty of brand new electrical outlets for all of your entertainment center needs. Glass sliding doors overlook the lush open lot, a gardener's dream! Divisible, buildable, and perfect for outdoor activities. Rounding out the first level is a spacious half bathroom with with a storage closet and washer/dryer hookups. Ascend the hardwood stairway with contemporary stainless steel wire railing and find yourself in a wide hallway equipped with heat pump number 2. A full guest bathroom complete with a quartz vanity and brand new American Standard wash basin. Two generously sized bedrooms and a luxurious master suite containing the final heat pump, a spacious walkthrough closet, and private full bathroom complete the second story. Built with heat efficacy in mind, this home is well-built and well-insullated! You do NOT want to miss your chance to call this pristine property your new home!
MREIS #1550121
Feb 9, 2023
Sold
$80,000
$48/sq ft
Dec 27, 2022
Listed
$99,000
$59/sq ft
+22
Opportunity awaits in a DESIRABLE location! This colonial farm home sits on a desirable double lot in the heart of Orono just minutes from restaurants, quaint shops, a riverside park and the University of Maine. Grab your tools and call your contractor friends to restore this home to its original charm. Home is being sold AS-IS.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,570 (+80.5%)
$31,900 + $229,000
$260,900
2023
$3,086 (−2.9%)
$29,000 + $102,900
$131,900
2022
$3,177 (+0.2%)
$29,000 + $104,500
$133,500
2021
$3,171 (+10.6%)
$29,000 + $104,500
$133,500
2020
$2,868 (+6.2%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2019
$2,701 (−2.0%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2018
$2,757 (+3.8%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2017
$2,655 (+4.7%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2016
$2,537 (+1.8%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2015
$2,491 (+2.3%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2014
$2,435
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
Tax history for 42 Hillside Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$5,570 (+80.5%)
$31,900 + $229,000
$260,900
2023
$3,086 (−2.9%)
$29,000 + $102,900
$131,900
2022
$3,177 (+0.2%)
$29,000 + $104,500
$133,500
2021
$3,171 (+10.6%)
$29,000 + $104,500
$133,500
2020
$2,868 (+6.2%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2019
$2,701 (−2.0%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2018
$2,757 (+3.8%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2017
$2,655 (+4.7%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2016
$2,537 (+1.8%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2015
$2,491 (+2.3%)
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
2014
$2,435
$33,800 + $68,300
$102,100
*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
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,281
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Penobscot County
APN
429447
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.
MDR
VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL
Medium-Density Residential District
The Medium-Density Residential District MDR is designated for land where central water and sewer facilities are available or where the installation of these facilities is feasible. Residential and other compatible and complementing uses are permitted in this district at densities dependent upon utility service available. This district is intended to house the majority of the town's permanent residents in areas and at densities consistent with the utilities.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Senior
Public service
Fire house
Police station
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 4 Information
Type: Laundry
Level: Second
Room 5 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 6 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Cathedral Ceiling(s), Full Bath, Suite, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 7 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Features: Dining Area
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Crawl Space, Bulkhead
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Shower
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
Laundry Information
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Gravel/Pad, Pillar/Post/Pier, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,680
Building Area Source: Builder
Exterior Features
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 2023
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,680
Green Energy Efficient: Water Heater
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $22,651.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.52
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Level, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: MDR
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $5,570
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump, Baseboard
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Electric, Tank
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 42 Hillside Road, Orono, ME 04473
Directions: Drive North on Route 2 through Orono. Cross Stillwater River. Take first right turn onto N. Main Ave. Take first left onto Pierce Street. Turnt Right onto Crosby St. Turn Left on Hillside. 42 Hillside is double lot on your left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,281
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: Penobscot County
APN: 429447
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Asa C Adams School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Orono Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 0.8mi
9/10
Orono High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
7/10
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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
Orono, ME • 04473
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.4 hours in
June and 2.8 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$363,000 – $440,000
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