Hard to find this much space under $250K in South Paris. This 5-bedroom, 2-bath New Englander offers 1,800 sq. ft, public water/sewer, a first-floor bedroom with full bath, first-floor laundry, built-ins, a wood-burning fireplace, and a walk-out full basement. With 10 rooms and a flexible layout, there is room for bedrooms, office space, guests, storage, hobbies, or multi-generational use.
Set in an in-town neighborhood near shopping, schools, local services, and everyday conveniences, 11 Barrows Street gives buyers a practical base in the Oxford Hills region. South Paris offers small-town Maine living with quick access to Norway, Oxford, Paris Hill, local trails, lakes, gardens, fishing, paddling, winter recreation, and the Route 26 corridor toward Bethel and Sunday River.
Built in 1915, the home carries the character buyers expect from a classic New Englander while still offering the space modern households need. The first-floor bedroom and full bath create useful flexibility, while the additional bedrooms upstairs allow room to spread out. The walk-out basement adds storage and utility space, and the public water/sewer connection keeps the property straightforward compared with many rural alternatives.
This is not a tiny starter home and not a high-priced renovation project pretending to be finished. It is a spacious, functional older home priced to reflect remaining updates, giving the next owner a real shot at space, value, and long-term upside without chasing higher price points. For buyers who need bedrooms, square footage, and location at an attainable number, this one deserves a serious look.
The surrounding area adds another layer. South Paris sits close to the historic Paris Hill area, the Norway village center, Oxford amenities, and western Maine's outdoor economy. Whether the buyer is looking for a primary home, work-from-home space, or a value play with future improvement potential, the core ingredients are here: size, utilities, location,