8 Charles Street
Houlton, ME 04730
$260,000
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,969 Sq. Ft.
$66 / Sq. Ft.
3,969
Sq. Ft.
$66
per Sq. Ft.
Closed 12/20/24
Closed 12/20/24
Description
Beautiful Victorian home built in 1865. Do you admire vintage homes with original hardwood floors, woodwork, fireplaces? This home has all the charm of the old Victorian homes with a touch of modern in all the right places! The kitchen area has been transformed into a 24'x29' family gathering spot. Modern kitchen cabinets fit very nicely into this space that is the hub of the home and provides not only plenty of space for preparing family meals but also has a large space for informal dining, watching...Beautiful Victorian home built in 1865. Do you admire vintage homes with original hardwood floors, woodwork, fireplaces? This home has all the charm of the old Victorian homes with a touch of modern in all the right places! The kitchen area has been transformed into a 24'x29' family gathering spot. Modern kitchen cabinets fit very nicely into this space that is the hub of the home and provides not only plenty of space for preparing family meals but also has a large space for informal dining, watching TV, plus a spot for homework or just hanging out! Just off the kitchen is a formal dining room with built-in corner china closet and a library with a fireplace and built-in shelving. The formal foyer has a large closet and a half bath and can be closed off from the dining room and living room by beautiful French doors. The spacious living room has a fireplace and more built-ins. At the top of the stairs, there is a sitting room, 2 bedrooms, full updated bathroom and a primary bedroom with a large walk-in closet. Moving toward the back of the house, you will discover a family room, 4th bedroom, another updated bathroom and a maid's staircase which accesses the kitchen. This home has an attached, 2 car garage and a nice room over the garage, heated with electric baseboard that is used as a home gym or could be a home office. 0.61 acre corner lot is nicely landscaped with a patio and located in a nice area of town surrounded by similar vintage homes. The home is heated with an oil boiler which was installed in November 2022 as well as a pellet stove in the kitchen/family area. Conveniently located within walking distance to historic downtown restaurants, library, shopping and events as well as the Civic Center, Community Park, ice arena and Houlton Middle/High Schools. Don't miss out on an opportunity to make this Your New Home!
- Listed by Becky Day • First Choice Real Estate
Property Details for 8 Charles Street
Waterfront
No
ArchitecturalStyleVictorian
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningRes
LISTING UPDATED: 12/20/2024 03:41 PM
Property Details for 8 Charles Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1585491 |
| Days on Market | 239 |
| Taxes | $4,431 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1865 |
| Lot Size | 0.61 AC / 26,571 SF |
| County | Aroostook County |
Building Information for 8 Charles Street
Stories-Year Built1865Building Size-Lot Size0.61 AC / 26,571 SF
Property Information for 8 Charles Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Zip Code: 2203
- Directions: From I-95 exit 302: south on North Street, east on Washburn Street, south on Highland Avenue, east on Pleasant Street and north on Charles Street. Property is on the west side.
- Town: Houlton
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04730
- County: Aroostook
- Geo Latitude: 46.128353
- Geo Longitude: -67.836331
- Tax Lot: 81
- Site:Corner Lot: Yes
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Location:Intown: Yes
- Location:Neighborhood: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance
- Attached Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 6204
- Tax Map Number: 34-3
- Tax Year: 2023
- Parcel Number: HOUL-000034-000003-000081
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $4,431.00
School Information
- School District: RSU 29/MSAD 29
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 3969.0
- Lot Size Acres: 0.61
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 3969.0
- Lot Size Area: 0.61
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 26571.6
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 1
- Street Number: 8
- Property Information:Surveyed: No
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Property Information:# Rooms: 12.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 2.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Year Built: 1865
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Electric Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:No Gas: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Dirt Floor, Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Unfinished
- Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub
- Cooling: None
- Heating: Stove, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 12
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 3
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.50
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.10
- Cooling YN: No
- Heating YN: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Width: 29.0
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 13.5
- Room Width: 22.0
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Library
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Mud Room
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Level: First
Room 6
- Room Type: Other Room
- Room Length: 8.4
- Room Width: 23.0
- Room Level: First
Room 7
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 23.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 11.5
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 10
- Room Type: Bedroom 4
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 11
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 24.0
- Room Level: Second
Room 12
- Room Type: Exercise Room
- Room Length: 13.5
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 8 Charles Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
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| Date | Event & Source | Price |
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For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8 Charles Street
Taxable ValueLand$11,900Additions$265,700Total$277,600
Tax Record2024$5,385 ($449 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt3,969 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,969 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,572 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1865Year Renovated1993ZoningRBCountyAROOSTOOKAPNHOUL M:034 B:3 L:081Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 8 Charles Street
This home is within Regional School Unit 29 Msad 29.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 2 | |||
| Public - | 3 to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Houlton Elementary School PublicPK to 2 | ||
Houlton Southside School Public3 to 5 | ||
Houlton Junior High School Public6 to 8 | ||
Houlton High School Public9 to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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