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Property Description
Location! Location! Location! Your search for privacy and convenience is over! Located in the suburbs of Auburn, just minutes from ALL town amenities, you will find this well cared for cape/farmhouse offering charm and character of yesteryear! Nestled on over 8 acres of wooded property and surrounded by tracts of undeveloped land where all types of wildlife enjoy shared living and enhance the ultimate in privacy!! The shores of Auburn Lake are a few steps away where you can fish for Lake Trout and Salmon....amongst many other species. Don't let the age of this gem fool you! This home has been well cared for and maintained through its history. Beautiful wood floors, stone fireplace, and quality woodwork bring out the charm to today's standards. The enclosed sunporch is ideal for morning coffee, a mid-day nap, or a bug free evening of relaxation. The living room offers built-ins, wood floors and stone fireplace with woodstove insert to help on those chilly days. Bring the gang together for dinner in the spacious, open concept dining room with polished wood floors. Maintain the first-floor bedroom or simply and easily modify it back to the ''great room'' it is....ideal for large indoor gatherings. Two additional bedrooms and an office on the second floor add to this home's functionality. The kitchen with direct entry into the ''summer kitchen'' (also used as a first-floor laundry) has direct access to the outdoor deck...yet another spot to enjoy your morning coffee, bird watching, or just a bit of relaxation. Attached garage with direct entry into the basement is a bonus! The private, well landscaped grounds have established flower beds, fruit trees, fruit bushes, and garden beds for the green thumb in you. This is truly a one-of-a-kind property! Are you ready to make this house your ''home''? Showings start May 22nd....start planning your move!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 491 Lake Shore Dr
General
- Sold For: $420,000
- Taxes: $5,734 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1622246
- Added to Site: 244 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck, Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Paved, On-Site Parking, Inside Entrance, Off Street
Location
- County: Androscoggin
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Wood Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water: Well, Private
- Well: Yes
- Utility Description: Utilities On
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Farmhouse
- Construction: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Size: 2624
- Square Feet: 2,624
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 2,624 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 2,624 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,624 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1913
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 8.52
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 371,131.2
- Lot Size Source: Survey
- Zoning: AG
- Lot Description: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Right of Way, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Suburban
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $5,734
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 20
Listed by Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group (207) 782-8311
Sold by Portside Real Estate Group (207) 204-0465
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Schools
Schools serving 491 Lake Shore Dr
School District:Auburn
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
East Auburn Community School 15 Andrew Drive, Auburn, ME 04210 | PK-6 | 2.1 mi |
Auburn Middle School, Auburn, ME 38 Falcon Drive, Auburn, ME 04210 | 7-8 | 4.7 mi |
Edward Little High School 77 Harris Street, Auburn, ME 04210 | 9-12 | 4.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 491 Lake Shore Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/10/2025
Sold
$420,000
-1.18%
MLS
6/09/2025
Price Reduced
$425,000
-5.56%
MLS
5/22/2025
Listed
$450,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
491 Lake Shore Drive, Auburn, ME 04210 (MLS# 1622246) is a Single Family property that was sold at $420,000 on July 10, 2025. Want to learn more about 491 Lake Shore Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Auburn? You can browse all Auburn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

