Comfortable 3 level home with finished basement on 1.5 acres of natural beauty bordering Walnut Brook. The eat-in kitchen offers nice counter space with attractive tile backsplash and room for a dining table overlooking the expansive back deck. Durable, wood-look laminate floors throughout the main areas and bedrooms, and organic, rough cut wood ceilings and accent walls for a natural, rustic look. A first floor dining room or den provides versatile living space. The living room has windows on 3 walls for lots of daylight and a door to the sunny front deck. A Vermont Castings wood stove gives cozy heat when needed. The open staircase adds dimension and character. Enjoy the finished walk-out basement offering great recreation or office space as well as an additional bedroom. Conveniently located just minutes to downtown Sanford, the elementary school and new high school. 30 minutes to the Portsmouth Shipyard. Affordable and comfortable. Home being sold AS IS. * * * NEW DATE FOR OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, AUG 26 from Noon TO 3PM * * *
Single-familyProperty Type
1978Year Built
1.5 acresLot Size
$247Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Mary Mccluskey• The Gove Group Real Estate, LLC
*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
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,267
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
York County
APN
84158
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
RR
SO1
Rural Residential Zone
The purpose of the Rural Residential RR Zone is to provide areas in the City which promote high-quality rural residential environments in sections of the community which cannot be served by public water and sewerage systems, while maintaining the rural character of these areas.
Zone overlays
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Processing
Fire house
Police station
Timberland
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Off Street
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Basement
Room 2 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 3 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Den
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Features: Heat Stove
Room 6 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Features: Heat Stove
Room 7 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Features: Closet
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: Second
Features: Balcony/Deck, Closet
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower, Storage
Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Window Features: Double-Pane Windows
Flooring: Laminate
Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Block, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block
Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,536
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck, Patio
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1978
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,152
Below-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 384
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $65,340
Lot Size (Acres): 1.5
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Near Town, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RR
Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Walnut Brook
Water Body Type: Brook
Water View: Yes
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,917.15
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Stove, Baseboard
Has Cooling
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Design Available
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric
Location
School Information
High School District: Sanford Public Schools
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 47 Walnut Brook Road, Sanford, ME 04073
Directions: From I-95 take Exit 19, and Route 109 into Sanford. Left on Old Mill Road. Left on Twombley Road to quick right on Walnut Brook Road. #47 is on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,267
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: 84158
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Sanford Public Schools website to verify.
Margaret Chase Smith Elementary School
Public PreK-4 • 0.9mi
4/10
Sanford Regional Technical Center
Public N/A • 1.8mi
Sanford High School
Public 9-12 • 1.8mi
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 96° expected this year, 15 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
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.6 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$360,000 – $436,000
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