Check out that turret! C. 1896 Victorian in Maine. $313,000.
This is a Victorian in Auburn, Maine, believed to date to 1896. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1,430 square feet on 1.14 acres. The round turret on the front corner is the first thing you notice.
58 Western Ave, Auburn, ME 04210 — $313,000
Curb Appeal
The house is covered in wood shingles and has a pitched shingle roof with a turret and a second small gable on top. A covered front porch sits behind a tall stone staircase with river-stone walls and flower beds on each side. Zillow lists a deck and a porch.
- Victorian style, built 1896
- Wood frame, wood siding
- Round turret
- Covered porch and deck
- Stone foundation
The First Floor
The first floor has an eat-in kitchen, a living room or parlor, and a dining room. The listing says the owner uses one extra room as a primary bedroom, with a small half bath attached.
- Kitchen, 13 x 13, eat-in
- Living room, 10 x 19
- Dining room, 15 x 15
- Half bath off the first-floor bedroom
- Gas range, dishwasher, refrigerator, washer and dryer
Upstairs
Three bedrooms are on the second floor. Zillow’s room list puts them at 13 x 15, 12 x 15, and 10 x 11. The full bath has a clawfoot tub and original woodwork, according to the listing.
- 3 bedrooms upstairs
- Clawfoot tub
- Original woodwork
- Wood, carpet, and tile flooring
The Attic and Basement
The third-floor attic is unfinished, so it is open for whatever the next owner wants. The basement is full and unfinished with a dirt floor, and it has a bulkhead and an interior entrance.
- Unfinished third-floor attic
- Full basement, dirt floor
- Bulkhead and interior entry
Lot and Garage
The lot is 1.14 acres, open and gently rolling, with a detached one-car garage and gravel parking. It is a city lot near shopping and the turnpike.
- 1.14 acres
- Detached garage
- Gravel parking
- Near shopping and Maine Turnpike
Heat and Systems
Heat is hot water, with radiators and baseboard. There is no central air. Electric is on circuit breakers.
- Hot water heat, radiator and baseboard
- No cooling
- Circuit breakers
Schools
Edward Little High School is 0.2 miles away and Auburn Middle School is 0.7 miles. Sherwood Heights Elementary is 1.2 miles.
- Edward Little High School, grades 9-12, GreatSchools 4
- Auburn Middle School, grades 7-8, GreatSchools 4
- Sherwood Heights Elementary, PK-6, GreatSchools 2
Price History
The house sold in 2013 for $136,000. It was listed on October 12, 2026 at $313,000, about $219 a square foot, and went pending on October 20. Property tax is about $4,239 a year.
- Sold 2010 for $114,019
- Sold 2013 for $136,000
- Listed Oct. 2026 at $313,000
- Pending as of Oct. 20, 2026
Zillow’s own estimate is $308,100, so the asking price sat right at market. The house is now pending, so this one may already be spoken for. For anyone who likes turrets and old woodwork, it shows what 1896 Maine Victorians look like.
Full Listing Description
Step Back in Time with This Distinctive Victorian Home in Auburn! Believed to date back to 1896, this unique home is filled with character, architectural details, and a story all its own! From its eye-catching turret to the original features found throughout, this property offers a wonderful opportunity to own a piece of Auburn’s history.
The first floor features an eat-in kitchen, a living room/parlor, and an additional room currently being used by the owner as a primary bedroom, with a small adjoining half bath. The second floor offers three-bedroom spaces and a full bathroom featuring a classic clawfoot tub and beautiful original woodwork that reflects the home’s historic character. The unfinished third-floor attic adds another layer of intrigue to this distinctive Victorian home.
With its distinctive architecture, unique layout, and timeless character, this is a home that truly stands apart from the rest. Whether you appreciate historic homes or simply love a property with personality, there is so much to discover here. A unique opportunity to make this historic Auburn home your own!
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