Just in time for summer! This year round 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with open floorplan, large 1st level family room with pellet stove. Home is directly across the road from Highland Lake, features lovely views of the lake from the house & deck, and has deeded access to several neighborhood right of ways to the water. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and even ice skating on beautiful Highland Lake. Located just over the Falmouth line in Windham, this home is only 15 minutes from Portland, is on a paved public road, and has public water.
Just in time for summer! This year round 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is directly across the road from Highland Lake, features lovely views of the lake from the house & deck, and has deeded access to several neighborhood right of ways to the water. Enjoy swimming, boating, fishing and even ice skating on beautiful Highland Lake. Located just over the Falmouth line in Windham, this home is only 15 minutes from Portland, is on a paved public road, and has public water. Beautiful family room as well!
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,765 (+7.0%)
$126,500 + $268,600
$395,100
2024
$4,455 (+8.0%)
$119,800 + $268,600
$388,400
2023
$4,126 (+12.0%)
$111,400 + $257,000
$368,400
2022
$3,684 (+10.1%)
$88,400 + $228,900
$317,300
2021
$3,347 (−3.0%)
$80,300 + $185,300
$265,600
2020
$3,452 (+2.5%)
$72,800 + $157,300
$230,100
2019
$3,369 (+7.5%)
$72,800 + $157,300
$230,100
2018
$3,133 (+18.0%)
$67,400 + $139,000
$206,400
2017
$2,655 (+4.7%)
$51,300 + $110,300
$161,600
2016
$2,537 (+3.6%)
$51,300 + $110,300
$161,600
2015
$2,448 (+3.2%)
$51,300 + $110,300
$161,600
2014
$2,371
$51,300 + $110,300
$161,600
Tax history for 196 Cottage Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,765 (+7.0%)
$126,500 + $268,600
$395,100
2024
$4,455 (+8.0%)
$119,800 + $268,600
$388,400
2023
$4,126 (+12.0%)
$111,400 + $257,000
$368,400
2022
$3,684 (+10.1%)
$88,400 + $228,900
$317,300
2021
$3,347 (−3.0%)
$80,300 + $185,300
$265,600
2020
$3,452 (+2.5%)
$72,800 + $157,300
$230,100
2019
$3,369 (+7.5%)
$72,800 + $157,300
$230,100
2018
$3,133 (+18.0%)
$67,400 + $139,000
$206,400
2017
$2,655 (+4.7%)
$51,300 + $110,300
$161,600
2016
$2,537 (+3.6%)
$51,300 + $110,300
$161,600
2015
$2,448 (+3.2%)
$51,300 + $110,300
$161,600
2014
$2,371
$51,300 + $110,300
$161,600
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,098
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,856
Year built
1940
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Cumberland County
APN
141776
Parking Spaces
1
Basement
Yes
Accessible
No
HOA Dues
—
Garage
No
Features
Views
Last updated by owner on Jul 8, 2023.
FR
Farm-Residential District
The Town, as a rapidly growing community, recognizes that certain areas of the town will experience residential growth while the basic rural agricultural orientation remains. It is the intent of this chapter to allow these uses to coexist and develop harmoniously.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Religious facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Golf related
Kennel
Communications tower
Cemetery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Baths (Full): 2
Room 1 Information
Type: Primary Bedroom
Level: Second
Features: Closet, Skylight
Room 2 Information
Type: Living Room
Level: First
Room 3 Information
Type: Family Room
Level: Basement
Features: Heat Stove
Room 4 Information
Type: Kitchen
Level: First
Features: Eat-In Kitchen
Room 5 Information
Type: Bedroom 3
Level: Second
Features: Closet, Skylight
Room 6 Information
Type: Bedroom 1
Level: First
Basement Information
Basement Entry: Interior, Daylight, Finished, Full
Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
Other Equipment: Cable
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace
Exterior
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Roof: Shingle
Total Building Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,856
Building Area Source: Public Records
Exterior Features
Patio & Porch Features: Deck
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Property Information
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Year Built: 1940
Above-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 1,456
Below-Grade Finished Area (Sq. Ft.): 400
Lot Information
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): $6,098.40
Lot Size (Acres): 0.14
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Rural
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: FR
Waterfront Information
Water Body Name: Highland Lake
Water Body Type: Lake
Water View: Yes
Subdivision Information
Subdivision Name: Highland Lake
Financial
Tax Information
Annual Tax Amount: $3,452
Tax Year: 2021
Utilities
Utility Information
Has Heating
Heating: Zoned, Hot Water, Forced Air, Baseboard
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Location
Location Information
Unparsed Address: 196 Cottage Road, Windham, ME 04062
Directions: Blackstrap Rd to Babbidge Rd, which becomes Falmouth Rd, to left on Pine Dr to left on Cottage Rd to #196 on left. Directional sign at Pine Dr & Falmouth Rd and sign on property.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,856
Stories: 2.0
Parking Spaces: 1
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 6,098 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: Cumberland County
APN: 141776
HOA Dues: —
Garage: No
Features: Views
Home facts updated by owner on Jul 8, 2023
Around this home
Schools
Windham Primary School
Public K-3 • Assigned • 3.0mi
5/10
Windham Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.0mi
4/10
Windham High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.0mi
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
3/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 91° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% 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
Windham, ME • 04062
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.4 hours in
June and 4.2 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
8.4 hrs
4.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$461,000 – $558,000
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