231 Forest Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401
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OFF MARKET

231 Forest Avenue
Bangor, ME 04401

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,242 sqft

$275,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026

$275,100

Trulia Estimate
as of Jul 13, 2026
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,242 sqft

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Commute Destination
Last check for updates: about 10 hours ago
Listed by Realty of Maine
Bought with: Realty of Maine
Source: Maine Listings, MLS#1600482

Description

Large double lot, in town Bangor, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home. Centrally located just outside of the tree streets on a quiet road with easy access to the interstate. Structurally sound home priced right or would make a great investment property!
231 Forest Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,242 sqft single-family home built in 1910. It last sold for $235,000 on Sep 27, 2024 (2% below the $240,000 asking price). It is currently off market. The Trulia Estimate is $275,100, with a rent estimate of $2,281/month.

Home Highlights

Parking
No Info
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 231 Forest Avenue

Active Status

MLS Status: Closed

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Interior Entry,Full,UnfinishedNumber of Rooms: 9Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Dining Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Sunroom
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1242 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, RefrigeratorDishwasherRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: RadiatorNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Radiator
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet, Laminate, Wood
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Laminate, Wood

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
No CarportNo GarageNo Attached GarageParking: Gravel,5 - 10 Spaces
Frontage
Road Surface Type: PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1242 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1910
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: New Englander
Building
Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Asbestos

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $240,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Thu Aug 15 2024

Location

Direction & Address
City: Bangor

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1242 Square Feet

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583.2 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 1600482Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1242

Price History for 231 Forest Avenue

DatePriceEventSource
09/27/2024$235,000Sold
Maine Listings #1600482
08/15/2024$240,000PendingMaine Listings #1600482
08/15/2024$240,000Listed For SaleMaine Listings #1600482
11/24/2015$124,500ListingRemovedAgent Provided
06/24/2015$124,500PriceChange
Agent Provided
04/17/2015$130,000PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/20/2015$72,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
01/09/2015$64,500Sold
Maine Listings #1123177
10/08/2014$72,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
08/26/2014$79,900PriceChange
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07/09/2014$82,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
06/06/2014$89,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
05/23/2014$90,155PriceChange
Agent Provided
02/21/2014$94,700Listed For SaleAgent Provided

Market trends in Bangor

Last updated June 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$306K
$6.67KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
99.2%
Price per sq ft
$187
$1MoM
Available listings
118
10MoM
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$3,336
Assessment$174,200
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 231 Forest Avenue

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
232 Grove Street, Bangor, ME
0.14
Single-Family Home
$250,000
06/18/26
3
2
1,291
339 Essex Street, Bangor, ME
0.15
Single-Family Home
$210,000
02/18/26
3
2
1,040
327 Forest Avenue, Bangor, ME
0.22
Single-Family Home
$244,000
12/11/25
3
1.5
1,136
310 Grove Street, Bangor, ME
0.19
Single-Family Home
$220,000
01/09/26
3
2
1,260
259 Grove Street, Bangor, ME
0.10
Single-Family Home
$235,000
03/02/26
3
2
1,426
233 Palm Street, Bangor, ME
0.14
Single-Family Home
$262,000
01/28/26
3
2
1,200
255 Fern Street, Bangor, ME
0.28
Single-Family Home
$270,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,393
428 Essex Street, Bangor, ME
0.28
Single-Family Home
$310,000
05/06/26
3
2
1,488
302 Grove Street, Bangor, ME
0.18
Single-Family Home
$260,000
06/09/26
2
1
1,000

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What Locals Say about Bangor

At least 277 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 87 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 85 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 75 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 73 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 67 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 60 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 57 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 55 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 49 % Say it's quiet

  • 48 % Say there's wildlife

  • 30 % Say there are community events

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  • Tara Washburn
    "Great area, most people are very friendly and like to help i love Bangor. Give it a shot never know til u try here."
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    "Good areas to walk around with your dog, barely owners pick up after their dog and plus got to be careful due to needles being left On the ground "
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    "I drive my own car i have noticed there are too many stop lights and there straight lanes turn into turn only way too often without notice"
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  • Lamontemurro
    "Halloween on Maple street there’s nothing quite like it Summer Concert series Fourth of July and Many City parks and Forests "
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  • Kenirae Fitzpatrick
    "Not a bad place easy to get around and it all leads back to the same place. I like living down here and like all it has to offer"
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  • Weeks684463
    " There is a dog park and lots of trails! multiple pet supply stores. Dog friendly parks. Most homes have 1 acre lots, so big back yards! "
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    "its friendly, beautiful and a great place to raise a family. Its close to shopping and has great city parks and hiking trails. "
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  • Hanna H.
    "I drive my car. Everything I need is within 10 minutes from my house. Traffic is only bad around downtown, and on broadway to get to the highway in the mornings."
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  • Amanda C.
    "I live close to the interstate and it is a quick 15-20 minute commute to work at the University of Maine. "
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  • Jcraig898
    "Friendly, kid and animal friendly. Schools are excellent. Downtown is generally well maintained. New businesses appearing all the time. Close to waterfront concerts and events. Relatively safe and low crime "
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  • Christian B.
    "There are a few parks and public pools throughout the area, walking trails are relatively clean and safe. I'd still suggest to take precautions for your safety like anyone should anywhere. "
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  • Danielle P.
    "Roads are kept clear but there is a lot of bad potholes, the worst ones do usually get filled in and traffic is medium to heavy if there are events.. daily commute is fair early in the morning"
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  • Stacy.dimou
    "It is a safe area, schools are good, Quiet, no fear here. Sports are as good as you make them. Music and theater need help "
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  • Amanda C.
    "We all look out for each other and our families. It is a wonderful community to raise a family in. We hope to be in this same neighborhood until our son graduates high school. "
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  • Garder
    "Family friendly neighborhood and even the streets can be used as playgrounds. Especially Glencove has a geometry that keeps all cars below the 25 mph speed limit and since the street goes nowhere, just loops back to Saratoga, low volume of traffic. "
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  • Sarah C.
    "Public transport is okay but lengthy on the bus, great travel or commute options in personal vehicles. "
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  • Tanmmorey
    "I love being with my family during our annual Health fair, gathering for our cultural harvest to give thanks, nature walks through family vacations where we go canoeing, swimming, sharing music, song, and stories, and building community gardens."
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  • Alysa S.
    "They have dog bags and trash cans at all the grass areas,so the ground is pretty clean. Also the pet owners are all really kind and friendly."
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  • AllenMom
    "This is a wonderful neighborhood to raise a family and has a great school system and beautiful parks/playgrounds. "
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  • Benjamin S.
    "Lots of kids near where I live, but it’s not exactly the best place to live as far as apartments go. Thin walls, no privacy or fences your neighbors are always no less then 20 to 30 feet away."
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  • Erica Strickland
    "I have lived in the Bangor area for 8 months now and everyone around me is very nice and always say "hi". I like the convenience of the stores being close by."
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  • Rebecka
    "Good trails to walk dogs, however, Not enough trash cans to throw poop bags away. Finishing rentals that accept dogs is also difficult. "
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  • Rebecka
    "We celebrated Harry Potter’s 20th anniversary and they decorate the town for Christmas. There are many local shops"
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  • Rebecka
    "My neighborhood has public transportation but it could be greatly improved. If I were to take it, I wouldn’t know how to start. This is coming from someone who could only get around with public transit back in the day. But then I lived in Europe. I drive my own car now. "
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  • Tom323ci
    "There are a lot of dogs in the neighborhood. The only worry I would have if I owned a dog is a random dog off of a lease attacking my dog. "
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  • Mfmr2004
    "Bangor is a Great small area neighborhoods for families to raise children - yet close to everything you need. "
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  • Julie l.
    "it's not made up of box homes or homes from the 1900's. it's quiet and reminds you of a neighborhood from the 1950s. "
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    "I have lived in this neighborhood my whole life, as did my parents, their parents and their parents. my neighbors also go back for generations. it's a close community for New England."
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    "Small neighborhood with very friendly people. Everything is close by and easily accessible from anywhere in the neighborhood"
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  • Daniel G.
    "Great for kids. 5 playgrounds/parks, public pool with slide and schools all walking distance. Waterfront concerts, great plays and so much more all close by. "
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    "The pleasant mix of culture. The parks, and mostly the fact a door can be left unlocked and unopened while living in an urban setting. "
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