Step back in time to an era of craftsmanship and charm in this colonial style treasure, where wide-plank floors and a majestic center chimney anchor timeless elegance in this welcoming country home. Built in 1946 by Maine author John Gould known for his quintessential storytelling in 30 published books and columnist. In his book 'The House Jacob Built' (Gould's great grandfather) Jacob Gould built the original house on this lot in 1780 which later burned in a fire. The current home is a replica of the original house in the book and was occupied by Gould and his family from 1946-1973. Original forged hardware on doors and numerous built in cabinets. With a wide center foyer leading to all rooms on the main level and a stairway to upstairs gives this house a wonderful flow. Bright rooms, new replacement windows throughout house in 2025, main floors have been refinished, new tile floors in kitchen, mud room and bath, new interior and exterior lighting. The grand great room has refinished red oak flooring and fireplace. A stunning country kitchen with built in place cabinets, new stainless appliances, antique cookstove and center island. Once a writing room, the home office is ready to serve your work from home needs. The library is a cozy room just off the foyer and is filled with books and is ready for you to enjoy. There is a spacious workshop off the attached carriage house which gives you a glimpse of days gone by. Upstairs there is a spacious reading nook with a built in magazine rack and steady stream of sunlight to enjoy a lazy afternoon with a good book. There are 4 spacious bedrooms all with large closets and built-ins. The updated 2 full bathrooms have ample space for your bathing needs. There is a large walk-in attic off the primary bedroom with future claimable living or work space needs. The barn has ample room on the main level and lower level for horses, goats ect. Once a thriving flower and vegetable farm this could be your gentleman's farm.
Active
$949,900
51 Gould Road, Lisbon, ME 04252
4beds
3,044sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1946
2.3 Acres Lot
$890,100 Zestimate®
$312/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Center islandAntique cookstoveWide-plank floorsBright roomsMajestic center chimneyColonial style treasureNew stainless appliances
- 66 days |
- 674 |
- 52 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 10, 2025 at 05:08pm
Listed by:
Portside Real Estate Group
Source: Maine Listings,MLS#: 1641311
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Bedroom 1
- Level: Second
Bedroom 2
- Level: Second
Bedroom 3
- Level: Second
Bedroom 4
- Level: Second
Den
- Level: First
Great room
- Features: Wood Burning Fireplace
- Level: First
Kitchen
- Features: Heat Stove, Kitchen Island
- Level: First
Laundry
- Level: First
Library
- Features: Built-in Features
- Level: First
Office
- Level: First
Heating
- Forced Air, Wood Stove
Cooling
- None
Features
- Flooring: Tile, Wood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Basement: Bulkhead,Interior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,044
- Total interior livable area: 3,044 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,044
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage
- Garage spaces: 6
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Fields, Trees/Woods
Lot
- Size: 2.3 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Barn(s)
- Parcel number: LISNMR02L049
- Zoning: R O Sapce 1
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Year built: 1946
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water: Private
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Lisbon
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $312/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $558,600
- Annual tax amount: $9,188
- Date on market: 10/19/2025
Estimated market value
$890,100
$846,000 - $935,000
$3,442/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,900+46.1%$312/sqft |
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| 6/2/2025 | Sold | $650,000$214/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,597 +11.2% | $558,600 +72.5% |
| 2023 | $6,834 -9.2% | $323,900 -0.6% |
| 2022 | $7,528 +5.2% | $325,900 +0.6% |
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Est. payment
$4,854/mo
Principal & interest
$3683
Property taxes
$839
Home insurance
$332
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 04252
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Lisbon Community SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Philip W Sugg Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.8 mi
- 2/10Lisbon High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.6 mi
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