42 Front Street, Sumner, ME 04292

$155,000
Property Type: Multi-Family Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,635 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Pending
Current Price: $155,000 List Date: 4/18/2025 Last Modified: 3/25/2026

Description

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.

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More Information MLS# 1619527

Location Information

Street #: 42 Street Name: Front Street Type: Street County: Oxford Town: Sumner State/Province: ME Zip Code: 04292 Zip +4: 3644 Leased Land: No Book: 5446 Page: 149 Map: U03 Lot: 43 Zoning: Rural Residential Zoning Overlay: No Association: No Full Tax Amount $: 1794.42 Tax Year: 2024 Tree Growth Y/N: No Geo Lat: 44.36475 Geo Lon: -70.458534

Contract Information

Status: Pending Original List Price: 186000 List Price: $155,000 Current Price: $155,000

Property Information

Surveyed: Unknown Seasonal: No Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty Deed: All Number of Units: 2 Total Baths: 2 Total Full Baths: 2 Color: Yellow Year Built: 1860 SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1635 SqFt Finished Total: 1635 SqFt Source: Public Records Garage: No Lot Size Acres +/-: 0.18 Source of Acreage: Public Records

Status Change Info

Pending Date: 2026-03-21

Water Info

Water Frontage: No Water View: No

Units

# of 2 BD Units: 1 # of 3 BD Units: 1

Unit 1

Lease: No Level: First Security Deposit: No Monthly Rent: 650 # Full Baths: 1 # of Rooms: 4 # of Bedrooms: 3 Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes Dedicated Gas Meter: No Dedicated Water Heater: Yes Electric: No Heat: Yes Range: Yes Refrigerator: Yes Sewer: Yes Water: Yes

Unit 2

Lease: No Level: First Security Deposit: No # Full Baths: 1 # of Rooms: 5 # of Bedrooms: 2 Dedicated Electric Meter: Yes Dedicated Gas Meter: No Dedicated Water Heater: Yes Electric: No Heat: Yes Range: Yes Refrigerator: Yes Sewer: Yes Water: Yes

Utilities

Utilities On: Yes

Property Features

Site: Open Location: Neighborhood Roads: Paved; Public Style: New Englander Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Unfinished Basement Entry: Bulkhead Exterior: Vinyl Siding Roof: Shingle Heat System: Forced Air Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled Water Heater: Electric Cooling: None Floors: Carpet; Laminate; Wood Driveway: Gravel Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer Water: Private
Listing Office: Meservier & Associates
Last Updated: March - 25 - 2026
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