OFF MARKET

Off Market Feb 2023 for $186K

$295,421

•

1,279

sq ft

188 Payson Rd, Union, ME 04862

About this home

This property was once used at the East Union Post Office and is loaded with charm and character. With frontage along Morgan's Mill, enjoy the tranquil setting and all the village has to offer. Conveniently located off route 17, it is an easy commute to the Coast as well as Augusta. The home has three bedrooms and one full bath with 1279SF of living space. An attached multi-story barn with full lower level access leading to the fenced in rear yard. There is a current lease in place, call today to learn more.

Single-familyProperty Type

1850Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$231Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 car garageParking

Listed by Rachael Umstead • Cates Real Estate

Contact: kerry@catesre.com

Bought with Rachael Umstead • Cates Real Estate

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:MREIS #1546007

Redfin Estimate

$295,421

$109K since sold in February 2023$15K since July

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This home's estimate is 2.4% lower than the average sale price ($303K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 2, 2026
$371,500
A
3 beds1 bath1,320 sq ft
80 Cobb Rd, Camden, ME 04843
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$315,000
B
4 beds1 bath1,800 sq ft
137 Depot St, Union, ME 04862
SOLD MAY 14, 2026
$349,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,698 sq ft
38 Conary Ln, Warren, ME 04864
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$255,000
D
3 beds1 bath960 sq ft
117 Beechwood St, Thomaston, ME 04861
SOLD AUG 29, 2025
$225,000
E
3 beds1 bath960 sq ft
419 Common Rd, Union, ME 04862
SOLD OCT 23, 2025
$300,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,008 sq ft
738 Payson Rd, Union, ME 04862

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$1,821/mo

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Market trends in 04862, ME

Last updated July 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

91.5%

4.5% MoM

Median sale price

$562K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

186d

41 days MoM

Recently sold homes

1 MoM

New listings for sale

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$669,000
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$545,000
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195 Hidden Acres, Union, ME 04862
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28 Heikkila Ln, Union, ME 04862
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2392 N Union Rd, Union, ME 04862
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$299,000
2 beds1.5 baths1,609 sq ft
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3D WALKTHROUGH
$575,000
3 beds1.5 baths2,218 sq ft
219 Barrett Hill Rd, Union, ME 04862
OPEN SAT, 10AM TO 12PM
$849,000
4 beds4 baths3,770 sq ft
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Sale history for 188 Payson Rd

Date

Event

Price

MREIS #1546007

Feb 28, 2023

Sold

$186,500

$146/sq ft

Nov 2, 2022

Price Changed

$209,000

$163/sq ft

Oct 16, 2022

Listed

$219,000

$171/sq ft

MREIS #1157321

Aug 5, 2015

Sold

$68,000

$53/sq ft

Aug 5, 2015

Sold

$68,000

$53/sq ft

Mar 16, 2015

Price Changed

$108,000

$84/sq ft

Mar 5, 2015

Listed

$110,000

$86/sq ft

Oct 14, 2014

Listed

$108,000

$84/sq ft

+22

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,115 (−11.2%)

$63,600 + $170,600

$234,200

2024

$3,509 (+11.0%)

$52,200 + $151,800

$204,000

2023

$3,162 (+4.7%)

$52,200 + $151,800

$204,000

2022

$3,019 (+45.4%)

$52,200 + $151,800

$204,000

2021

$2,076 (+0.5%)

$35,400 + $79,300

$114,700

2020

$2,065 (−1.6%)

$35,400 + $79,300

$114,700

2019

$2,099 (+2.8%)

$35,400 + $79,300

$114,700

2018

$2,042 (+15.8%)

$35,400 + $79,300

$114,700

2017

$1,763 (−6.5%)

$35,400 + $76,200

$111,600

2016

$1,886 (+4.3%)

$35,400 + $76,200

$111,600

2015

$1,808 (+1.9%)

$35,400 + $76,200

$111,600

2014

$1,774

$35,400 + $76,200

$111,600

Tax history for 188 Payson Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,115 (−11.2%)

$63,600 + $170,600

$234,200

2024

$3,509 (+11.0%)

$52,200 + $151,800

$204,000

2023

$3,162 (+4.7%)

$52,200 + $151,800

$204,000

2022

$3,019 (+45.4%)

$52,200 + $151,800

$204,000

2021

$2,076 (+0.5%)

$35,400 + $79,300

$114,700

2020

$2,065 (−1.6%)

$35,400 + $79,300

$114,700

2019

$2,099 (+2.8%)

$35,400 + $79,300

$114,700

2018

$2,042 (+15.8%)

$35,400 + $79,300

$114,700

2017

$1,763 (−6.5%)

$35,400 + $76,200

$111,600

2016

$1,886 (+4.3%)

$35,400 + $76,200

$111,600

2015

$1,808 (+1.9%)

$35,400 + $76,200

$111,600

2014

$1,774

$35,400 + $76,200

$111,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

990

Year built

1850

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Knox County

APN

536156

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 27, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Parking Features: Storage Above, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance
Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Direct Entry to Living, Storage Above

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 1

Room 1 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen

Room 2 Information
Type: Bedroom 2
Level: Second

Room 3 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First

Room 4 Information
Type: Dining Room
Level: First

Room 5 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: First

Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second

Room 7 Information
Type: Sunroom
Level: First

Basement Information
Basement Entry: Walk-Out Access, Dirt Floor, Full

Interior Features
# of Rooms: 7
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Refrigerator, Gas Range
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet

Exterior

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,279
Building Area Source: Public Records

Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Fencing: Fenced
Other Structures: Barn(s)

Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1850
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,279

Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $21,780
Lot Size (Acres): 0.5
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Open, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Rural

Waterfront Information
Waterfront: Yes
Water Body Name: Lermond Mill
Water Body Type: Stream

Financial

Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $2,058
Tax Year: 2022

Utilities

Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
Has Cooling
Cooling: Heat Pump
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Utilities On: No
Water Source: Private
Water Heater: Electric, Solar

Location

Location Information
Unparsed Address: 188 Payson Road, Union, ME 04862
Directions: From Route 17 in Union take Buzzell Hill Road (aka Route 235). Take your first left onto Payson Road and the property is on the left immediately after Morgan's Mill.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 990
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: Knox County
APN: 536156

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 27, 2026

Around this home

Schools
Places
Transit

Union Elementary School

Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Medomak Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 7.6mi

6/10

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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 88° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

1/10 Air Factor

0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Union, ME • 04862

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In this area, properties receive around 7.7 hours in June and 3.3 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$281,000 – $340,000

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Home values near 188 Payson Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
197 Payson Road, Union, ME 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$274,408
99 Payson Road, Union, ME 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1314 Sq. Ft.	$402,791

Address	Redfin Estimate
271 Payson Road, Union, ME 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 3114 Sq. Ft.	$544,155
156 Payson Road, Union, ME 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3052 Sq. Ft.	$549,620

Address	Redfin Estimate
73 Payson Road, Union, ME 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1356 Sq. Ft.	$445,572
159 Payson Road, Union, ME 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4500 Sq. Ft.	$650,136

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