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281 Village Rd, Smithfield, ME 04978
About this home
Welcome to 281 Village Road, Smithfield, Maine—a 2007-built home on a flat lot, offering rustic charm and endless potential. This cozy property, featuring pine tongue and groove walls, is perfect for those ready to add their personal touch. The first floor includes a bathroom with washer/dryer hookups, a bedroom, and an open-concept kitchen, dining, and living area—ideal for gathering with family or friends. Radiant propane heat keeps the home warm, while the private septic and well systems ensure self-sufficiency. Upstairs, an open loft area awaits your creative vision, whether it's an extra bedroom, office, or studio. Though in great shape, the home needs finishing touches, making it perfect for a cash buyer, conventional buyer or someone looking for a purchase-plus-improvement loan. Its location is a true highlight! Enjoy outdoor adventures with nearby lakes like North Pond (10 minutes), Belgrade Lakes (15 minutes), and Messalonskee Lake (20 minutes)—perfect for boating, fishing, and more. Convenience is at your doorstep with Waterville just 20 minutes away, Belgrade in 15 minutes, and Augusta only 30 minutes. For ski enthusiasts, Sugarloaf Mountain is just over an hour's drive, offering year-round recreation. Don't miss this chance to make 281 Village Road your own. With a bit of creativity and care, this home can truly shine. Come explore the possibilities!
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Sale history for 281 Village Rd
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$194/sq ft
$202/sq ft
$80/sq ft
Tax history for 281 Village Rd
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 1
- Room 1 Information
- Type: Kitchen
- Level: First
- Room 2 Information
- Type: Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Room 3 Information
- Type: Dining Room
- Level: First
- Room 4 Information
- Type: Living Room
- Level: First
- Room 5 Information
- Type: Loft
- Level: Second
- Interior Features
- # of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
- Flooring: Tile, Concrete
- Laundry Information
- Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
- Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 864
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Property Information
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Year Built: 2007
- Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 864
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $34,848
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.8
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Features: Open, Level, Rural
- Zoning: Residential
Financial
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,060
- Tax Year: 2023
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Has Heating
- Heating: Radiant
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- Water Heater: Electric
Location
- Location Information
- Unparsed Address: 281 Village Road, Smithfield, ME 04978
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: 1.0
- Sq. Ft.: 864
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 0.8 acres
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 2009
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Somerset County
- APN: 517457
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 8.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.4mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 11.3mi
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 7.7 hours in June and 3.1 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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