Investor Opportunity! Private Cape Farmhouse on 4.6 Acres - 320' Road Frontage on Sunset Road Bring your vision and creativity to this unique 4.6-acre property featuring a classic Cape-style farmhouse with tons of potential. With 320 feet of frontage on Sunset Road and a right-of-way access from 16 Sawyer Lane, this property offers flexibility in a desirable location. Originally built in 1850 (effective year built: 1970), the home offers plenty of living space and is ready for restoration. Main Level Features include an enclosed front porch leading into the home. Expansive open-concept living/family room and den with woodstove, Rinnai heater, and gas heating stove. Galley-style kitchen with corner woodstove and adjacent raised dining area with built-in pantry. First-floor bedroom and half bath Large laundry room with ample storage. Second floor includes three additional bedrooms & full bathroom. Bonus Spaces Enclosed covered hallway from the kitchen leads to a spacious bonus room - ideal for an office, studio, or pantry Attached storage shed with potential to convert into a 1+ car garage Additional Highlights, Electrical system updated with circuit breakers. This home needs repairs, updates, and TLC, but offers great potential for the right buyer. Perfect for investors, rehabbers, or anyone looking to restore a piece of rural charm. Property is being sold As-Is.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
4.6 acresLot Size
$149Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Joshua {Josh} Nelson• True North Realty, Inc.
Bought with Kelsey Knoll• Keller Williams Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty
Investors take note! Private Cape Farmhouse on 4.6 Acres with 320 feet of road frontage on Sunset Road. Needs lots of work! Built in 1850- 1970 is the effective year built. As you enter the property there is a 13x14 enclosed Porch that takes you into the main house. On the 1st floor as you step into an expansive open living room, family room, Study/Den area with woodstove, Rinnai heater and gas heating stove. The 8.6 x 17.11 Galley kitchen has a corner woodstove + raised dining room. with built- in pantry cabinet. There is a 1st floor bedroom, half bath, and a separate spacious laundry room with storage. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Power is off and needs to be viewed during daylight hours. Electrical updated with circuit breaker. There is an attached bonus room as you step out from the kitchen to a covered hallway to the bonus room. This room could be used as an Office, a spacious Pantry, or an Art Studio. Attached 10 by 24 Storage shed could be converted to a 1 + car garage. Bring this property back to life with some needed repairs & cleaning and TLC. Being Sold As Is! There is a ROW access on 16 Sawyer Lane. Plenty of road frontage on Sunset Rd. (320 ft) to create your own direct entry.
MREIS #1575260
Mar 27, 2024
Sold
$225,000
$128/sq ft
Nov 11, 2023
Price Changed
$225,000
$128/sq ft
Oct 18, 2023
Listed
$275,000
$157/sq ft
+34
Investors take Note! Private Cape Cod Farmhouse on 4.6 Acres with 320 feet of road frontage on Sunset Road. Needs Work! Built in 1850 -1970 is the effective Year built. . As you enter the property there is a 13x14 enclosed Porch that takes you into the house. On the 1st floor as you step into an expansive open living room, study & family room with woodstove, Rinnai heater and gas heating stove. The 7.5x 17.5 Galley kitchen has a corner woodstove + raised dining room. with built- in pantry cabinet. A 1st floor bedroom, half bath, and a separate spacious laundry room with storage. The 2nd floor has 3 bedrooms and a full bath. Power is off and needs to be viewed during daylight hours. Electrical updated with circuit breaker. There is an attached bonus room as you step out from the kitchen to a covered hallway to the bonus room. This could be used as an office, a spacious pantry, or storage space. Attached 10 by 24 Storage shed could be converted to a 1 + car garage. Bring this property back to life with some needed repairs & TLC.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,018 (−9.9%)
$52,700 + $123,800
$176,500
2024
$3,349 (+10.7%)
$52,700 + $154,800
$207,500
2023
$3,026 (+2.3%)
$52,700 + $147,200
$199,900
2022
$2,959 (−4.1%)
$52,700 + $147,200
$199,900
2021
$3,087 (+1.9%)
$52,700 + $117,100
$169,800
2020
$3,028 (+1.6%)
$52,700 + $97,500
$150,200
2019
$2,981 (+6.6%)
$52,700 + $91,300
$144,000
2018
$2,796 (+1.8%)
$48,000 + $88,400
$136,400
2017
$2,746 (−2.1%)
$48,000 + $84,400
$132,400
2016
$2,804 (−2.7%)
$48,100 + $75,200
$123,300
2015
$2,881
$52,200 + $78,500
$130,700
Tax history for 15 Sawyer Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,018 (−9.9%)
$52,700 + $123,800
$176,500
2024
$3,349 (+10.7%)
$52,700 + $154,800
$207,500
2023
$3,026 (+2.3%)
$52,700 + $147,200
$199,900
2022
$2,959 (−4.1%)
$52,700 + $147,200
$199,900
2021
$3,087 (+1.9%)
$52,700 + $117,100
$169,800
2020
$3,028 (+1.6%)
$52,700 + $97,500
$150,200
2019
$2,981 (+6.6%)
$52,700 + $91,300
$144,000
2018
$2,796 (+1.8%)
$48,000 + $88,400
$136,400
2017
$2,746 (−2.1%)
$48,000 + $84,400
$132,400
2016
$2,804 (−2.7%)
$48,100 + $75,200
$123,300
2015
$2,881
$52,200 + $78,500
$130,700
*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
4
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
4.6 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,754
Year built
1850
Style
Single Family Residential
County
York County
APN
78441
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 30, 2026.
RR
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.
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Stone, Pillar/Post/Pier
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,754
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Glass Enclosed
Other Structures: Outbuilding
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1850
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,754
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $200,376
Lot Size (Acres): 4.6
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Right of Way, Wooded, Rural
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Zoning: RR
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,349
Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Wood Stove, Direct Vent Heater
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Electric, Tank
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 15 Sawyer Lane, Sanford, ME 04083
Directions: Main St. Sanford turn onto Lebanon Rd. then a right onto Hanson Ridge Rd. a left onto Blanchard, then a right onto Sunset Rd. Sawyer Lane will be on the right (Look for sign #16 Sawyer Lane, this will take you to# 15 Sawyer Lane Springvale on the right
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,754
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.6 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: 78441
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
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Schools
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Sanford Junior High School
Public 5-7 • 3.6mi
Acton Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • 3.5mi
7/10
Sanford Middle School
Public 5-8 • 3.7mi
4/10
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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 95° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
4/10 Wind Factor
16% 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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Springvale, ME • 04083
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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
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Estimated sale price
$249,000 – $301,000
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