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‘Handyman special’ Quonset hut-style home hits market for under $300K in Maine

Nypost · · 785 words · By Realtor com
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14 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“A partially finished Quonset hut-style home in Maine is seeking out an industrious buyer... its very affordable $270,000 asking price”
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The provided evidence contains dictionary definitions of 'partially' and unrelated Wikipedia entries about Maine farms and museums. There is no evidence confirming the existence or price of this specific property listing.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Crystal Spring Farm is a historic farm property at 277 Pleasant Hill Road in Brunswick, Maine. The 160-acre (65 ha) property has an agricultural history dating to the early 19th century, although mos…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crystal_Spring_Farm
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Maine Air Museum is an aviation museum located at Bangor International Airport in Bangor, Maine.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maine_Air_Museum
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ohio class of nuclear-powered submarines includes the United States Navy's 14 ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and its 4 cruise missile submarines (SSGNs). Each displacing 18,750 tons submerge…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohio-class_submarine
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“Located in Shapleigh in the heart of the state’s lake region, the unfinished abode is situated on a lush 11.79-acre parcel”
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While Wikipedia confirms Shapleigh is a town in Maine, there is no evidence provided regarding a specific 11.79-acre parcel or an unfinished abode at that location.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Maine is a state located in the Northeastern United States. According to the 2020 United States census, Maine is the 9th least populous state, with 1,372,247 inhabitants, and the 12th smallest by land…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_municipalities_in_Main…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shapleigh, pronounced "SHAP-lee", is a town in York County, Maine, United States which was incorporated as the state's 43rd town in 1785. The population was 2,921 at the 2020 census. Shapleigh is divi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapleigh,_Maine
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shapleigh is a town in Maine. Shapleigh may also refer to: Augustus Shapleigh (1810-1902), American businessman Bertram Shapleigh (1871–1940), American composer Eliot Shapleigh (born 1952), American …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapleigh_(disambiguation)
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“situated on a lush 11.79-acre parcel that is within walking distance of Square Pond and Mousam Lake”
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Evidence confirms the existence of Square Pond and Mousam Lake in the Shapleigh/Acton area, but there is no evidence linking a specific property to being within walking distance of both.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The qualifications for this list of Maine lakes is that the lake is located partially or entirely in Maine, named, and has a surface area of more than 10 acres (40,000 m2). This makes it legally a gr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_lakes_of_Maine
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Mousam River is a 29.7-mile-long (47.8 km) river in York County, Maine, United States. Its primary source is Mousam Lake, located between the towns of Shapleigh and Acton, and it flows into the At…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mousam_River
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shapleigh, pronounced "SHAP-lee", is a town in York County, Maine, United States which was incorporated as the state's 43rd town in 1785. The population was 2,921 at the 2020 census. Shapleigh is divi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shapleigh,_Maine
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“While 75% of the construction is already complete”
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The evidence provided consists of general definitions of 'construction' and unrelated news about rental homes in Spain. No evidence exists regarding the completion percentage of the home in question.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. Under the U.S. Constitution, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_the_Unit…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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“Septic and well are in, hooked up, and functional”
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The evidence provides general information about how septic and well systems work, but does not confirm the status of the systems for this specific property.
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web search NEUTRAL — It has everything to do with what happens beneath your feet. Choosing between a septic installation and a municipal sewer connection is a decision that affects your property’s functionality, your long…
https://www.flujohome.com/septic-installation-vs-sewer-conne…
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web search NEUTRAL — Septic systems are another important part of home environmental health. When properly maintained, they help safely manage wastewater and protect groundwater quality. When neglected, they can contribut…
https://uncashd.org/protecting-your-household-from-risks-wit…
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web search NEUTRAL — As a homeowner in Batesville, Mississippi, maintaining a healthy and functional septic system is crucial for the well-being of your property and the environment.In Batesville, MS, homeowners have a re…
https://medium.com/@oxfordseptic29/maintaining-a-healthy-hom…
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“Custom white maple kitchen cabinets are already installed”
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The evidence shows examples of custom white maple cabinets in other homes, but does not confirm their installation in the property mentioned in the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — White Maple Cabinets. Kitchen Kraft Cabinets.A modern and elegant chef's kitchen with multi-burner stove and custom cabinetry. Keep the counters uncluttered by using ceramic accent pieces (like our ro…
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/68820700535376953/
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web search NEUTRAL — Finishing the kitchen renovation work in My sister's kitchen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uikyrqAf2S0
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web search NEUTRAL — Unique Features: Open Concept Kitchen. Kitchen Cabinet Storage. Buffet Backsplash of Beveled Mirror. Custom molding and trim on ceiling and walls of Dining Room.
https://corinthianinc.com/portfolio/reimagined-kitchen-dinin…
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“The 1,792-square-foot “handyman special””
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The evidence provides general home size averages and conversion tools, but does not confirm the square footage of the specific property in the claim.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The president of the United States is the head of state and head of government of the United States, indirectly elected to a four-year term via the Electoral College. Under the U.S. Constitution, the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_presidents_of_the_Unit…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is a grammatical article in English, denoting nouns that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is th…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The is the definite article in English. The, or THE, may also refer to:
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“traditional quonset hut style, which was inspired by a military structure called the Nissen hut used by British forces during World War I”
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Web search results explicitly state that Nissen huts were developed during war (WWI) and that Quonset huts are a related style, confirming the historical lineage described.
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web search NEUTRAL — After World War II, surplus Quonset huts became popular as housing in Hawaii. They became known as "kamaboko houses" due to their half-cylindrical shape, similar to a slab of kamaboko.[8].
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quonset_hut
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web search NEUTRAL — During World War II, Quonset hut production reached industrial scale.When World War II ended in 1945, the military found itself with a massive surplus of Quonset huts.
https://www.steelmasterusa.com/quonset-huts/history/
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web search NEUTRAL — About Nissen Huts. The Nissen hut was developed during a time of war and had a long, storied history. The design features that made it excellent for military use have made it great for private and com…
https://powerbiltbuildings.com/know-the-real-differences-bet…
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“After the war, the style was adopted by American troops stationed at the Quonset Point Naval Air Station in Rhode Island—from which the huts now take their name”
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“According to Innovation & Technology magazine, an estimated 170,000 quonset huts were built by the Americans during World War II”
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“when that conflict came to an end in 1945, the surplus structures were passed to civilians”
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“The 1,700-square-foot property is configured with four bedrooms and three bathrooms”
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“The spacious property also has a storage shed for tools and outdoor gear”
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“The sale also includes shared rights to a private beach on Square Pond”
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