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Property Description
This beautifully maintained and freshly painted single-family ranch offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and versatility. Nestled on a quiet dead-end street, this 2-bedroom, 1-bath gem is ideal for first-time buyers, downsizers, or anyone looking for low-maintenance living with room to grow. Step inside to a warm, inviting interior featuring fresh professional paint throughout, ready for you to move right in. The main living area is cozy yet spacious, offering great natural light and easy flow between the living room and kitchen. The recently refinished original hardwood floors run throughout the living room, hallway and bedrooms, elevating the homes aesthetic and adding to its mid-century charm. The updated furnace, oil tank, and brand-new roof give you peace of mind for years to come. Need extra space? The partially finished basement offers endless potential for a den, office, gym, or additional storage-tailor it to your lifestyle! Outside, enjoy a sizable, professionally landscaped, .37-acre lot with ample room for gardening, pets, or backyard gatherings. An attached 1-car garage and shed provide convenience and storage, while the peaceful, tucked-away location still keeps you close to downtown Orono, the University of Maine, local parks, and I-95. Whether you're looking to settle down, simplify, or expand your rental investment portfolio, this home checks all the boxes-don't miss your chance to make it yours!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 8 Sylvan Rd
General
- Price: $249,000
- Taxes: $3,322 (2024)
- Status: Pending
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MREIS
- MLS ID: 1618876
- Updated: 10/13/2025
- Added to Site: 315 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 5
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Flooring: Wood, Laminate, Carpet
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1
- Full Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 2
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Washer Hookup
Exterior
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On-Site Parking, Off Street
Location
- County: Penobscot
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: None
- Heating Type: Baseboard
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Construction: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
- Roof: Shingle
- Building Size: 1162
- Square Feet: 1,162
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 1,162 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Total: 1,162 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 768 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Below Grnd: 394 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1955
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed(s)
Lot Features
- Property View: Trees/Woods
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.37
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 16,117.2
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Zoning: Residential
- Lot Description: Open, Cul-de-Sac, Level, Wooded, Interior Lot, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $3,322
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Lot Number: 32
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Schools
Schools serving 8 Sylvan Rd
School District:Regional School Unit 26
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Orono Middle School 10 Goodridge Drive, Orono, ME 04473 | 6-8 | 1.7 mi |
Orono High School 14 Goodridge Drive, Orono, ME 04473 | 9-12 | 1.6 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 8 Sylvan Rd
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/20/2025
Sold
$240,000
-3.61%
Public Record
8/14/2025
Price Reduced
$249,000
-4.19%
MLS
7/27/2025
Price Reduced
$259,900
-3.71%
MLS
6/12/2025
Price Reduced
$269,900
-3.57%
MLS
4/24/2025
Price Reduced
$279,900
-3.15%
MLS
4/12/2025
Listed
$289,000
—
MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 8 Sylvan Rd
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,322
—
$155,600
10%
2023
$3,309
-2%
$141,400
—
2022
$3,365
—
$141,400
—
2021
$3,358
14%
$141,400
35%
2020
$2,949
6%
$105,000
—
2019
$2,777
-2%
$105,000
—
2018
$2,835
4%
$105,000
—
2017
$2,730
5%
$105,000
—
2016
$2,609
2%
$105,000
—
2015
$2,562
2%
$105,000
—
2014
$2,504
3%
$105,000
—
2013
$2,436
—
$105,000
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Estimate the Cost for 8 Sylvan Rd
8 Sylvan Road, Orono, ME 04473 (MLS# 1618876) is a Single Family property with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom. 8 Sylvan Road is currently listed for $249,000 and was received on April 12, 2025. Want to learn more about 8 Sylvan Road? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Orono? You can browse all Orono real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

