This home's estimate is 21.1% lower than the average sale price ($278K) of 6 comparable homes.
Search- Overview
- Sale & tax history
- Property details
- Neighborhood
- Climate

















42 Front St, Sumner, ME 04292
About this home
Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a thoughtfully updated and historically significant 2-unit building in the heart of Sumner. Once serving as the town's post office, this well-known Front Street landmark blends timeless character with modern convenience--ideal for investors or owner-occupants alike. Each of the three units features its own separate meter and a brand-new, energy-efficient heating system. Major updates throughout the building include a new roof and updated windows, ensuring long-term comfort and reduced maintenance costs. The spacious top-floor unit offers generous living space and is large enough to accommodate a family comfortably--perfect for owner-occupancy or generating strong rental income. Potential for third unit, subject to septic upgrade and municipal approval. With thoughtful updates and historical charm, this property stands out as a turnkey investment in a prime location. Whether you're looking to expand your rental portfolio or live in one unit while offsetting your mortgage with rental income from the others, this versatile property checks all the boxes.
Redfin Estimate
Market trends in 04292, ME
Last updated August 2026
Provided by Redfin
Homeowner tools
More resources
Track your estimate and nearby sale activity
Review property details and add renovations
Update home photos or make them private
Sale and tax history for 42 Front St
- Sale History
- Tax History
$70/sq ft
$95/sq ft
$104/sq ft
$114/sq ft
$21/sq ft
$26/sq ft





3 unit with long term tenants, each unit has its own FHA furnace and meter. New septic tank and leach field installed July 2017
$26/sq ft
$29/sq ft
$44/sq ft
$35/sq ft
$22/sq ft
Public record
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
- Bathroom Information
- # of Baths (Full): 2
- Basement Information
- Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Unfinished
- Interior Features
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Carpet
Exterior
- Building Information
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,635
- Property Information
- Year Built: 1860
- Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,635
- Lot Information
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $7,840.80
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Features: Open, Neighborhood
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zoning: Rural Residential
Financial
- Tax Information
- Annual Tax Amount: $1,794.42
- Tax Year: 2024
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Has Heating
- Heating: Forced Air
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Utilities: Utilities On
- Utilities On: Yes
- Water Source: Private
- Water Heater: Electric
Location
- Multi-Unit Information
- # of Units Total: 2
- # of 2 Bedroom Units: 1
- # of 3 Bedroom Units: 1
- Operating Expense: $3,462.13
- Gross Income: $7,800
- Unit 1 Information
- # of Bedrooms: 2
- Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
- Dedicated Gas Meter: No
- Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
- Electric: No
- Has Heat: Yes
- Level: First
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Sewer: Yes
- Water: Yes
- Unit 2 Information
- # of Bedrooms: 3
- Actual Rent: $650
- Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes
- Dedicated Gas Meter: No
- Dedicated Water Heater: Yes
- Electric: No
- Has Heat: Yes
- Level: First
- Refrigerator: Yes
- Sewer: Yes
- Water: Yes
- Location Information
- Unparsed Address: 42 Front Street, Sumner, ME 04292
Public facts
- Beds: —
- Baths: —
- Sq. Ft.: 1,110
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 7,841 square feet
- Style: Other
- Year Built: —
- Year Renovated: —
- County: Oxford County
- APN: 269058
Around this home
Schools
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 3.7mi
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 89° expected this year, 17 days in 30 years
9% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
Try the sun simulator tool to see how light moves across the property at different times of day and year.
Is this your home?
Track this home’s value and nearby sales activity
Nearby similar homes
New listings for sale in 04292
Home values near 42 Front St
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 2 Baths | 1986 Sq. Ft. | $335,712 |
- Beds | - Baths | 500 Sq. Ft. | $115,418 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | - Baths | 924 Sq. Ft. | $46,362 |
- Beds | - Baths | 567 Sq. Ft. | $89,045 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
- Beds | - Baths | - Sq. Ft. | — |
- Beds | 0.5 Baths | 2664 Sq. Ft. | — |
More real estate resources
- Cities
- Counties
- Popular Searches
| Auburn homes for sale | |||
| Lewiston homes for sale | |||
| Bridgton homes for sale |
| York County homes for sale | |||
| Grafton County homes for sale | |||
| Cumberland County homes for sale |
Find us
Subsidiaries
Affiliated Business
Copyright: © 2026 Redfin. All rights reserved.
Updated September 2025: By searching, you agree to the Terms of Use, and Privacy Policy.
Do not sell or share my personal information.
REDFIN and all REDFIN variants, WALK SCORE, and the R logos, are trademarks of Redfin Corporation, registered or pending in the USPTO.
California DRE #01521930
Redfin is licensed to do business in New York as Redfin Real Estate. NY Standard Operating Procedures
New Mexico Real Estate Licenses
TREC: Info About Brokerage Services, Consumer Protection Notice
All mortgage lending products and information are provided by Rocket Mortgage, LLC | NMLS #3030; www.NMLSConsumerAccess.org. Licensed in 50 states. This site is not authorized by the New York State Department of Financial Services for mortgage solicitation or loan applications activities related to properties located in the State of New York.
Redfin Corporation is an affiliated business of Rocket Limited Partnership. Each company, and their subsidiaries, are separate legal entities operated and managed through its own management and governance structures.
If you are using a screen reader, or having trouble reading this website, please call Redfin Customer Support for help at 1-844-759-7732.
REDFIN IS COMMITTED TO AND ABIDES BY THE FAIR HOUSING ACT AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY ACT. READ REDFIN'S FAIR HOUSING POLICY AND THE NEW YORK STATE FAIR HOUSING NOTICE.






















United States
Canada