Investors take note of this turn-of-the-century New Englander located on a quiet side street only a short stroll to the shops and amenities of Springvale center. With some moderate cosmetic improvements, this well-built property will offer benefits for both owner occupancy or income / investment use. Period features pepper the sun-filled interior and include hardwood floors, beadboard trim and arched doorways. A 1281 SF interior offers a large eat-in kitchen, formal dining & living rooms, ¾ bath and a 4-season sunroom. On the upper level are 2 generously-sized bedrooms along with a full bath. Additional storage solutions are offered by a full, walkout basement that provides access to a shaded, private backyard. A convenient in-town location with public utilities only minutes from the NH border.
Here is a good renovation project. The home seems very straight and should make a good renovation for resale or to move in to. The location is nice and the rooms offer good space. It has a nice living room, large rear room which has multiple use possibilities. The kitchen offers many cabinets and a large dining room. The 1st floor bath has a dryer hook-up. The property has a nice back yard, and off street parking.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,618 (+5.9%)
$24,700 + $186,900
$211,600
2024
$3,415 (+7.6%)
$24,700 + $186,900
$211,600
2023
$3,175 (+2.3%)
$24,700 + $185,000
$209,700
2022
$3,104 (+4.1%)
$24,700 + $185,000
$209,700
2021
$2,982
$24,700 + $139,300
$164,000
2020
$2,984 (+11.1%)
$24,700 + $123,300
$148,000
2019
$2,687 (+42.2%)
$24,700 + $105,100
$129,800
2018
$1,890 (−15.4%)
$24,700 + $67,500
$92,200
2017
$2,234 (−3.3%)
$24,700 + $83,000
$107,700
2016
$2,310 (+7.4%)
$24,700 + $76,900
$101,600
2015
$2,151 (+4.0%)
$24,700 + $72,900
$97,600
2013
$2,069
$24,700 + $72,900
$97,600
Tax history for 8 Allen St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,618 (+5.9%)
$24,700 + $186,900
$211,600
2024
$3,415 (+7.6%)
$24,700 + $186,900
$211,600
2023
$3,175 (+2.3%)
$24,700 + $185,000
$209,700
2022
$3,104 (+4.1%)
$24,700 + $185,000
$209,700
2021
$2,982
$24,700 + $139,300
$164,000
2020
$2,984 (+11.1%)
$24,700 + $123,300
$148,000
2019
$2,687 (+42.2%)
$24,700 + $105,100
$129,800
2018
$1,890 (−15.4%)
$24,700 + $67,500
$92,200
2017
$2,234 (−3.3%)
$24,700 + $83,000
$107,700
2016
$2,310 (+7.4%)
$24,700 + $76,900
$101,600
2015
$2,151 (+4.0%)
$24,700 + $72,900
$97,600
2013
$2,069
$24,700 + $72,900
$97,600
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Laundry Features: 1st Floor Laundry, Main Level, Washer Hookup
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Block, Stone, Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Metal
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,281
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Porch
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1900
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,281
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $3,049.20
Lot Size (Acres): 0.07
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Town, Neighborhood
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Single Family
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,984
Tax Year: 2020
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Separate Booster
Location
HOA Information
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 8 Allen Street, Sanford, ME 04083
Directions: 95 North to Wells exit to 109 (Sanford Rd) toward Sanford. Follow approx 8.5 miles to right on Jagger Mill Rd then follow about 1.5 miles to right at Alfred Rd, then 1.7 miles to left on Grammar Rd, then 3.9 miles to right on Allen St. Property on left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,281
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,485 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1900
Year Renovated: —
County: York County
APN: 80858
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 30, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Some nearby schools may not be within this home's attendance zone. Please check the Sanford Public Schools website to verify.
Carl J Lamb School
Public PreK-4 • 0.7mi
5/10
Sanford Middle School
Public 5-8 • 1.0mi
4/10
Sanford High School
Public 9-12 • 3.8mi
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
4/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 97° expected this year, 17 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
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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
$278,000 – $337,000
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