227 Mechanic Street, Camden, ME 04843

$369,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,652 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 29,185 Status: Active
Current Price: $369,000 List Date: 2/23/2026 Last Modified: 3/20/2026

Overview

Description

Great investment opportunity on Outer Mechanic Street! This raised ranch offers solid bones and tremendous potential for someone with the right with vision and creativity. Currently configured as a 2-bedroom, 2-bath home, the layout and full walk-out basement present the opportunity to expand to a 3-bedroom, 3 full-bath residence with thoughtful updates and finishing work. Positioned on an elevated lot with seasonal mountain views, the home enjoys bright, light-filled rooms and a cathedral-ceiling primary bedroom that adds character and spaciousness. Additional features include an updated Viessmann heating system, paved driveway, and detached two-car garage. A strong opportunity to build equity in a desirable location, bring your ideas and unlock the potential.

Listing Details MLS# 1652516

Property Sub-Type

Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence

Location Information

Street #
227
Street Name
Mechanic
Street Type
Street
County
Knox
Town
Camden
State/Province
ME
Zip Code
04843
Zip +4
4236
Leased Land
No
Book
6315
Page
284
Map
225
Lot
16
Zoning
RU-2
Zoning Overlay
No
Association
No
Full Tax Amount $
4459
Tax Year
2025
Tree Growth Y/N
No

Contract Information

Original List Price
369000

Property Information

Surveyed
Unknown
Seasonal
No
Deed
All
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot
No
# Rooms
5
# Bedrooms
2
Total Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Furniture
Unfurnished
Color
Red
Year Built
1968
SqFt Finished Above Grade
1592
SqFt Finished Below Grade
60
SqFt Finished Total
1652
SqFt Source
Public Records
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
2
Lot Size Acres +/-
0.67
Source of Acreage
Public Records
Road Frontage
No
Total Half Baths
0
# Fireplaces
0

Water Info

Water Frontage
No
Water View
No

Utilities

Utilities On
No

More Information

Levels

Multi-Level
Yes

Site

Wooded
Yes

Location

Near Town
Yes
Neighborhood
Yes
Rural
Yes

Roads

Paved
Yes
Public
Yes

Transportation

Major Road Access
Yes

Recreational Water

Lake/Fresh Water
Yes
Nearby
Yes
Public
Yes

Construction

Wood Frame
Yes

Basement

Daylight
Yes
Finished
Yes
Full
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

View

Fields
Yes
Scenic
Yes
Trees/Woods
Yes

Foundation Materials

Poured Concrete
Yes

Exterior

Shingle Siding
Yes
Wood Siding
Yes

Roof

Shingle
Yes

Heat System

Baseboard
Yes
Forced Air
Yes
Hot Water
Yes
Zoned
Yes

Appliances Included

Dryer
Yes
Electric Range
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Washer
Yes

Heat Fuel

Propane
Yes

Cooling

None
Yes

Floors

Laminate
Yes
Vinyl
Yes
Wood
Yes

Kitchen Countertop

Formica
Yes

Parking

1 - 4 Spaces
Yes
Off Street
Yes

Style

Contemporary
Yes
Raised Ranch
Yes
Ranch
Yes

Electric

Circuit Breakers
Yes

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1
Yes
Bedroom 1 Level
First

Bedroom 1 Amenities

Closet
Yes

Gas

Bottled
Yes

Sewer

Private Sewer
Yes
Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Private
Yes
Well
Yes

Driveway

Paved
Yes

Basement Entry

Interior
Yes

Water Heater

Off Heating System
Yes
On Demand
Yes

Amenities

1st Floor Bedroom
Yes
1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
One-Floor Living
Yes
Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Yes
Shower
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Deck
Yes

Vehicle Storage

2 Car
Yes
Detached
Yes

Dining Room

Dining Room
Yes
Dining Room Level
First

Dining Room Amenities

Informal
Yes

Kitchen

Kitchen
Yes
Kitchen Level
First

Kitchen Amenities

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes

Living Room

Living Room
Yes
Living Room Level
First

Living Room Amenities

Built-Ins
Yes

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom
Yes
Primary Bedroom Level
First

Primary Bedroom Amenities

Cathedral Ceiling
Yes
Full Bath
Yes

Room Features

Breakfast Nook
Yes
Built-Ins
Yes
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Yes
Closet
Yes
Eat-in Kitchen
Yes
Full Bath
Yes
Informal
Yes

Property Features

Site: Wooded Location: Near Town; Neighborhood; Rural Roads: Paved; Public Transportation: Major Road Access Recreational Water: Lake/Fresh Water; Nearby; Public View: Fields; Scenic; Trees/Woods Appliances Included: Dryer; Electric Range; Microwave; Washer Kitchen Countertop: Formica Style: Contemporary; Raised Ranch; Ranch Levels: Multi-Level Construction: Wood Frame Basement: Daylight; Finished; Full; Walk-Out Access Basement Entry: Interior Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete Roof: Shingle Exterior: Shingle Siding; Wood Siding Heat System: Baseboard; Forced Air; Hot Water; Zoned Heat Fuel: Propane Water Heater: Off Heating System; On Demand Cooling: None Floors: Laminate; Vinyl; Wood Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom; 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath; One-Floor Living; Primary Bedroom w/Bath; Shower Patio and Porch Features: Deck Driveway: Paved Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces; Off Street Vehicle Storage: 2 Car; Detached Electric: Circuit Breakers Gas: Bottled Sewer: Private Sewer; Septic Tank Water: Private; Well

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Dining Room Level: First Kitchen Level: First Primary Bedroom Level: First Bedroom 1 Level: First
Listing Office: Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
IDX
Last Updated: March - 20 - 2026
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