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  • $380,000

    72 Main Street, Peru, ME 04290

    6beds
    3,680sqft
    : 
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1880
    2.65 Acres Lot
    $370,500 Zestimate®
    $103/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Character and timeless eleganceGleaming wood floorsSauna retreatClassic cast iron woodstoveWhole-house propane generatorHeritage apple treesOriental pear trees
    Step back in time and experience the charm of this beautifully preserved Victorian home, offering 2,800 square feet of living space filled with character and timeless elegance. Set on a meticulously landscaped 2.34-acre mini-estate, this property is a rare find with a perfect blend of period details and modern comforts. The main level features a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, a pantry, and a classic cast iron woodstove, along with a half bath for convenience. Entertain in the formal dining room, relax in the parlor, and enjoy gatherings in the living room, all adorned with original woodwork, trim, and vintage velour wallpaper. A first-floor bedroom adds flexibility for guests or one-level living. Upstairs, you'll find four bedrooms with gleaming wood floors and two full bathrooms. The third floor offers a large, light-filled unfinished space with endless possibilities for additional living area, studio, or home office. The detached barn features two finished office spaces on the lower level. Above, a 2-bedroom, 1-bath apartment could be an income-producing rental. The barn froze 2024, plumbing, heating and boiler needs replacement. Two garages provide ample storage—one for the main house and another on the adjoining lot, which includes its own septic system and drilled well. Enjoy the outdoors with 238 feet of frontage on Spear Stream, six heritage apple trees, oriental pear trees, blueberries, blackberries, and perennial gardens. Relax on the large front porch with its grand colonnade beams, unwind in the gazebo or on the side porch, and find tranquility in your own sauna retreat. A workshop/potting shed and a whole-house propane generator complete this impressive package. All buildings are uniformly painted in a period-appropriate palette, ensuring the estate's cohesive and authentic aesthetic. Properties like this don't come around often—schedule your private showing today and experience the grandness of this Victorian estate firsthand!!!!
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    Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago

    Listing updated: February 20, 2026 at 01:10pm

    Listed by:

    Coldwell Banker Sandy River Realty 207-778-6333

    Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1634309MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 6
      • Bathrooms: 4
      • Full bathrooms: 3
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Bedroom 1
      • Level: First
      Bedroom 1
      • Features: Above Garage
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 2
      • Features: Above Garage
      • Level: Upper
      Bedroom 3
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 4
      • Level: Second
      Bedroom 5
      • Level: Second
      Dining room
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: First
      Kitchen
      • Level: Upper
      Living room
      • Level: First
      Living room
      • Level: Upper
      Other
      • Features: Parlor
      • Level: First
      Other
      • Level: First
      Heating
      • Baseboard, Hot Water, Pellet Stove, Wood Stove
      Cooling
      • None
      Features
      • Flooring: Carpet, Tile, Wood
      • Basement: Doghouse,Interior Entry
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,680
      • Total interior livable area: 3,680 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,680
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 3
      • Parking features: Garage
      • Garage spaces: 3
      Features
      • Levels: Multi/Split
      • Patio & porch: Porch
      • Has view: Yes
      • View description: Trees/Woods
      • Body of water: Spear Stream
      • Frontage length: Waterfrontage: 238,Waterfrontage Owned: 238
      Lot
      • Size: 2.65 Acres
      Details
      • Additional structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s)
      • Parcel number: PRRUM27L14
      • Zoning: RES

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Victorian
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Roof: Fiberglass
      Condition
      • Year built: 1880

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers
      • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
      • Water: Private, Well
      • Utilities for property: Utilities On

      Community & HOA

      Location
      • Region: Peru

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $103/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $183,500
      • Annual tax amount: $3,836
      • Date on market: 8/14/2025

        Estimated market value

        $370,500

        $352,000 - $389,000

        $4,352/mo

        Price history

        Price history
        DateEventPrice
        2/20/2026Pending sale$380,000$103/sqft
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        2/9/2026Contingent$380,000$103/sqft
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        12/16/2025Listed for sale$380,000$103/sqft
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        12/3/2025Contingent$380,000$103/sqft
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        10/16/2025Price change$380,000-5%$103/sqft
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        8/28/2025Price change$399,999-3.6%$109/sqft
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        8/14/2025Listed for sale$415,000+18.6%$113/sqft
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        11/9/2022Sold$350,000-12.4%$95/sqft
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        8/26/2022Contingent$399,500$109/sqft
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        8/26/2022Pending sale$399,500$109/sqft
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        6/27/2022Price change$399,500-12.1%$109/sqft
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        5/20/2022Listed for sale$454,500$124/sqft
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        Public tax history

        Public tax history
        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2024$3,808 +7.5%$183,500
        2023$3,542 +7.2%$183,500
        2022$3,303 -10.6%$183,500
        2021$3,694 -0.6%$183,500
        2020$3,716 $183,500
        2019$3,716 +6.6%$183,500
        2017$3,487 +2.2%$183,500
        2016$3,413 +2.2%$183,500
        2015$3,340 -1.6%$183,500
        2014$3,395 +5.7%$183,500
        2013$3,211 -3.9%$183,500
        2012$3,340 +11.8%$183,500 +5%
        2011$2,987 $174,700

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        BuyAbility℠ payment

        Est. payment
        $2,173/mo
        Principal & interest
        $1828
        Property taxes
        $345
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