c.1900 Maine Fixer Upper Shingle Style Home For Sale Auction $10K Starting Bid
OHU50K Notes $10,000
OHU50K first featured this Maine fixer upper back in April 2020 when it was listed for $85K. It is now on auction with a $10K starting bid. The shingle style home has a touching family history and is located in a most charming Maine village nestled in the foothills of Western Maine. This house could be a stunner. I have included the photos from the 2020 listing at the bottom half of the page.
The five bedroom, 2.5 bath Fixer upper is ready and waiting to be restored. It has frontage on the Sandy River. Only 25 minutes from Farmington, the hub of Franklin County, less than 30 minutes from the beautiful Rangeley Lakes Region and 45 minutes from Sugarloaf Ski Resort. Outdoor enthusiasts will especially love the area.
Realtor Comments
AUCTION OPPORTUNITY: Property being offered by court ordered auction. Bidding opens 10/12 and ends 10/19. Asking price is opening bid only. Final price will be determined by competitive bidding. Don’t Miss Your Chance to Make History at 27 Main Street, Phillips, ME – A Victorian Gem with Endless Potential!Nestled in the heart of historic Phillips, Maine, this enchanting 4 bedroom, 1 bath Victorian-style single-family home offers a rare opportunity for those seeking a canvas to create their dream dwelling. Welcome to a property that boasts solid bones and direct river frontage along the Sandy River, providing a serene and picturesque backdrop to your future home.
Key Features
Victorian Charm: This delightful residence exudes the timeless charm of a Victorian era, with its ornate architectural details, intricate woodwork, and distinctive character.Super Solid Bones: Built to stand the test of time, this home appears structurally sound, offering the perfect foundation for your creative vision. Riverside Oasis: Imagine waking up to the soothing sounds of the river flowing just steps from your doorstep. Enjoy lazy afternoons by the riverbank or perhaps embark on a fishing adventure.
Ideal Location
Convenience meets charm with this property’s downtown Phillips location.Recreational Paradise: Just 40 minutes away, you can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Sugarloaf Mountain in the winter, and hiking, biking, or golfing in the summer. Saddleback Mountain is also a short drive away, ensuring year-round adventure awaits.
Auction Opportunity
This exceptional property is being offered at auction, providing you with the chance to seize this unique opportunity and make this historic gem your own. Bid, win, and start your journey to transforming 27 Main Street into a masterpiece that reflects your style and personality.US Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont, Kimberley O’Connor, Case No. 23-10082
27 Main St, Phillips, ME 04966 $10,000 Starting Bid
If interested in a property, please contact the realtor whose link is provided in the post below, or contact an agent of your own choosing. Independent verification of details and status is recommended.
Family History
According to US Census records, this c.1900 Shingle style home was owned by Fred N. Beal (1860-1950). Fred was a lumberman who married Ella in the mid 1880s. Their first son died at birth in 1886, but a healthy child, Hermina, was born in 1889. Sadly, it appears that Ella died in childbirth in 1893 at the young age of 30. The infant daughter was named after her mother Ella.
Fred grieved for quite a while. The children must have gone to live with relatives, because they were not with him in 1900. We find him, however, reunited with his daughters Hermina and Ella in the house in 1910. Hermina’s husband is not in the picture, but her baby daughter Ruth is in the house.
Fred later married Louise Wellman Atwood who was 18 years his junior sometime between 1910 and 1915. They moved into 27 Main St. and had a daughter in 1915. They lived in the house for decades, at least until after the 1940 US Census.
Town Info
A long, winding stretch of the Sandy River passes through the village of Phillips. In fact, the property of our featured house backs up to the river’s rock strewn shores. It was the ideal town for Fred’s trade as a lumberman as the river powered a sawmill, grist mill, and a carding mill around the turn of the century. Manufacturing activity centered on lumber, horse carriages and harnesses, furniture, and clothing.
Today the quintessential Maine village houses the Sandy River and Rangeley Lakes Railroad museum which offers train rides and a walking tour of its buildings and restored railroad cars. It really is a lovely, quaint place.
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Photos Below From 2020 OHU50K Post
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