12 E Merrill Rd

2,084 Sq. Ft.
$139 / Sq. Ft.
2,084
Sq. Ft.
$139
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Once the home of James Dodson, famous American sports writer, this move-in-ready, post & beam New England cape on over 8 acres offers a private oasis in the outskirts of Topsham. Enjoy the ease of entertaining in the open, southerly-facing kitchen, dining and living room. Enjoy morning coffee or evening beverages in the southerly-facing sun room or on the southeasterly-facing side deck. Large detached two car garage with studio above could be converted into additional living space. Outside, expansive...Once the home of James Dodson, famous American sports writer, this move-in-ready, post & beam New England cape on over 8 acres offers a private oasis in the outskirts of Topsham. Enjoy the ease of entertaining in the open, southerly-facing kitchen, dining and living room. Enjoy morning coffee or evening beverages in the southerly-facing sun room or on the southeasterly-facing side deck. Large detached two car garage with studio above could be converted into additional living space. Outside, expansive lawn and gardens filled with perennials and ornamental trees await. Perched atop a peaceful hilltop, just 12 minutes to downtown Topsham, 17 minutes to Maine Street Brunswick, and 35 minutes to Portland.
  1. Listed by Richard Bisson • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (207)-319-4162 lbarschdorf@kw.com

Property Details for 12 East Merrill Road

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
RES
LISTING CLOSED: 11/04/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 12 East Merrill Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1418261
Days on Market109
Taxes$4,644 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1989
Lot Size8.48 AC / 369,388 SF
CountySagadahoc County

Location

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Sold By Beacon Realty

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Building Information for 12 East Merrill Road

Stories-Year Built1989Building Size-Lot Size8.48 AC / 369,388 SF

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$1,832 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,445

Property Taxes

$387

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 12 East Merrill Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 313
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Latitude: 43.990483
  • Longitude: -$70.01
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 58A
  • Tax Book Number: 2981
  • Tax Map Number: R03
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,644.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, Heated, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Heated, Storage Above
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 8.48
  • Lot Size Area: 8.48
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 369388.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2084.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2084.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Other
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Year Built: 1989
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Other
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $165.55
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Laundry - 1st Floor, Pantry
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Exterior Only
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Pantry
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 13.6
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 15.2
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Length: 10.4
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Width: 15.8
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 26.11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 13.9
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 13.7
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 10.8
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Length: 20.9
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 13.7
  • Dining Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 10.11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 13.6
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 15.6
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 19.6
  • Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 12 East Merrill Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 4, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1418261

$290,000
Oct 3, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1418261

Jun 5, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1418261

$375,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/04/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1418261

$290,000
10/03/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1418261

06/05/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1418261

$375,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 12 East Merrill Road

Taxable ValueLand$86,800Additions$443,400Total$530,200
Tax Record2025$6,787 ($566 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,084 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,084 SqFtStories2Lot Size369,389 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989ZoningNOCountySAGADAHOCAPNTOPM M:R03 L:058-AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 12 East Merrill Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bowdoin Central School
PublicPK to 5

Mt Ararat Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt Ararat High School
Public9 to 12

Woodside Elementary School
PublicK to 5

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