296 Main Street, Gorham, ME 04038

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296 Main Street,Gorham, ME 04038
$850,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,320 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
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Listed by: ann cianchette, elizabeth henryinfo@MaineDreamProperties.com
Office: keller williams realty
MLS#:1663399
Source:ME_MREIS

Price summary

  • Price:$850,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$256.02

About this home

Step into this beautifully updated historic Gorham colonial, which retains its timeless character while thoughtfully incorporating every modern comfort. Offering 3,320 sq. ft. of living space, 4-5 bedrooms on the second floor, 2.5 baths, 8 fireplaces, front and back staircases and Central Air Conditioning, the Samuel Staples House is a rare blend of 18th century charm and contemporary updates. The chef's dream kitchen is part of the 2012 addition done by M.R. Brewer, and features granite & wood countertops, premium appliances, and a walk-in pantry. Once an inn run by Samuel Staples, and moved to its current location in the summer of 1976 from the corner of Elm and Main Streets, this home abounds with history yet sits on a modern concrete foundation, giving you a nice big basement for additional storage. A 2nd floor primary suite offers a private retreat with an ensuite that includes both a soaking tub and separate shower. Original honey toned wide pine floors, paired with abundant...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1792
  • Listing ID #:1663399
  • Updated:May 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:3
  • Full bathrooms:2
  • Half bathrooms:1
  • Rooms Total:10
  • Flooring:Tile
  • Bathrooms Description:Bathtub, Shower
  • Kitchen Description:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Pantry, Refrigerator, Wall Oven
  • Bedroom Description:Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Basement Description:Crawl Space, Doghouse, Full, Unfinished, Walk-Out Access
  • Living area:3,320 sq. ft.

Heating and cooling

  • Cooling:Central Air
  • Heating:Baseboard, Gas Natural, Hot Water
  • Central air:Yes

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1792
  • Building area:3,320 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.92 Acres
  • Lot Features:Intown, Level, Near Shopping, Open, Well Landscaped
  • Architectural Style:Colonial
  • Construction Materials:Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Exterior Features:Patio, Porch
  • Foundation Description:Poured Concrete

Utilities

  • Water:Public
  • Sewer:Public Sewer

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$850,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$256.02
  • Tax amount:$9,103 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Laundry features:Built-Ins, Dryer, Main Level, Utility Sink, Washer, Washer Hookup
  • Amenities:Storage

Parking

  • Parking description:5 - 10 Spaces, Detached, Gravel, Off street
  • Garage:Yes
  • Garage spaces:2
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