253 Howard St, Bangor, ME 04401
OFF MARKET

253 Howard St
Bangor, ME 04401

  • 4 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 2,208 sqft

$340,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,034/mo*
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$340,600

Trulia Estimate
as of May 11, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,034/mo*
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4 Beds
2 Baths
2,208 sqft

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Description

This stunning two-story home is on a large lot in a hot neighborhood. From the open-concept kitchen and living space to the large backyard, there is plenty of room for the whole family/friends to enjoy. Walk into the mudroom, where it collects the coats and sneakers with entrance through sliding glass door to the back yard, separate door for kitchen, or garage. In the kitchen find wood floors and ample amount of cupboard space, living room with large bay window to enjoy the street view. Downstairs hosts the master bedroom, another bedroom, and first floor full bathroom. Upstairs hosts the rest of the bedrooms and another full bathroom. That's not all, downstairs in the basement is a cozy space, wooden bar and pool table, as well as separate laundry area featuring gas or electric dryer. The home is heated with natural gas. Seller is offering a flooring allowance for upstairs, pick out your own color of carpet or flooring.
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources.

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
Deck
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
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Home Details for 253 Howard St

Interior Features

Interior Details
BasementNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Pantry
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Baseboard, GasHeating Fuel: Baseboard
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalDeckExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Slab
Parking & Garage
GarageParking Space: 1Parking: Garage Attached

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1972
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Cape Cod

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 9583 sqft

Price History for 253 Howard St

DatePriceEventSource
04/30/2020$195,000Sold
Maine Listings #1444705
03/19/2020$199,999PriceChange
Agent Provided
03/16/2020$214,900PriceChange
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02/17/2020$224,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/02/2018$184,500Sold
Maine Listings #1352192
05/24/2018$189,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2024
Tax$4,412
Assessment$230,400
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 253 Howard St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
266 Howard Street, Bangor, ME
0.05
Single-Family Home
$309,000
06/02/25
3
1.5
1,528
149 Dartmouth Street, Bangor, ME
0.25
Single-Family Home
$358,000
08/25/25
4
2.5
2,238
138 Dartmouth St, Bangor, ME
0.22
Single-Family Home
$358,000
08/14/25
4
3
2,648
255 Fern Street, Bangor, ME
0.28
Single-Family Home
$270,000
03/16/26
3
2
1,393
306 Birch Street, Bangor, ME
0.36
Single-Family Home
$314,900
01/20/26
5
2
1,975
400 Birch Street, Bangor, ME
0.34
Single-Family Home
$312,000
08/12/25
3
2
2,154
441 Mt Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME
0.38
Single-Family Home
$385,000
06/18/25
3
1.5
1,956
41 Maple St, Bangor, ME
0.75
Single-Family Home
$220,000
01/27/26
4
2
2,142
202 Pearl Street, Bangor, ME
0.40
Single-Family Home
$324,000
02/10/26
3
2
1,456
378 Fern Street, Bangor, ME
0.31
Single-Family Home
$270,000
06/02/25
3
1
1,276

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What Locals Say about Bangor

At least 276 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

  • 52 % 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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  • Jaimie
    "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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  • Trulia User
    "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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  • Weeks684463
    "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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  • Blake b.
    "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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  • Arikabeard
    "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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  • Terrance O. b.
    "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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  • Alaquinn01
    "Bangor is safe and the community is amazing. Always things to do especially with kids and pets !!!!!!"
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253 Howard St, Bangor, ME 04401 is a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2,208 sqft single-family home built in 1972. This property is not currently available for sale. 253 Howard St was last sold on Apr 30, 2020 for $195,000. The current Trulia Estimate for 253 Howard St is $340,600.