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Single-familyProperty Type
1880Year Built
3.7 acresLot Size
$90Price/Sq.Ft.
1 spaceParking
Listed by Melissa Ryan-Proper• Proper Real Estate Group LLC
Est. $2,376 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 254 Sunset Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
MREIS #1670557
Jul 27, 2026
Sold
$200,000
$90/sq ft
Jul 6, 2026
Listed
$199,000
$90/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,907 (+7.0%)
$56,300 + $172,200
$228,500
2024
$3,651 (+2.9%)
$54,000 + $172,200
$226,200
2023
$3,547 (+2.3%)
$54,000 + $180,300
$234,300
2022
$3,468 (−1.6%)
$54,000 + $180,300
$234,300
2021
$3,523 (−2.7%)
$54,000 + $139,800
$193,800
2020
$3,621 (+7.1%)
$54,000 + $125,600
$179,600
2019
$3,382 (+6.7%)
$54,000 + $109,400
$163,400
2018
$3,169 (+2.8%)
$49,300 + $105,300
$154,600
2017
$3,082 (−0.4%)
$49,300 + $99,300
$148,600
2016
$3,093 (+3.9%)
$49,400 + $86,600
$136,000
2015
$2,978 (−1.7%)
$52,400 + $82,700
$135,100
2013
$3,029
$60,200 + $82,700
$142,900
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
5
Baths
1
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
10.38 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,212
Year built
1880
Style
Single Family Residential
County
York County
APN
78475
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.
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: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (1/2): 1
# of Baths (Full): 1
Room 1 Information
Type: Bedroom 5
Level: Second
Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Room 3 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Room 4 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 4
Level: Second
Room 7 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 8 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
Interior Features
# of Rooms: 8
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,212
Building Area Source: Seller
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1880
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 2,212
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $161,172
Lot Size (Acres): 3.7
Lot Size Source: Seller
Lot Features: Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: RR
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,907
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Sewer: Private Sewer, Unknown
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Well
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 254 Sunset Road, Sanford, ME 04083
Directions: GPS
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,212
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 10.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1880
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: 78475
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
7/100 Car-Dependent11/100 Somewhat bikeable
Schools
Places
Transit
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Sanford Public Schools website to verify.
Sanford Junior High School
Public 5-7 • 3.6mi
Acton Elementary School
Public PreK-8 • 3.6mi
7/10
Sanford Middle School
Public 5-8 • 3.7mi
4/10
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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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Historical weather
Springvale, ME • 04083
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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48
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Sun exposure
94/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.6 hrs
5.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Estimated sale price
$251,000 – $303,000
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