Last Sold Price
3 beds1,600 sqft$244/sqft
1217 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

Description

On the Kennebec! 243 ft. of private waterfront access for swimming and fishing. This home is situated on 7+ acres, looking out onto the Swan Island Preserve. Enjoy the large rear porch for bird watching and beautiful sunrises. Complete one floor living! Three additional rooms on the second floor for guest or office spaces. Three bay open garage for vehicle or yard equipment. One owner!On the Kennebec! 243 ft. of private waterfront access for swimming and fishing. This home is situated on 7+ acres, looking out onto the Swan Island Preserve. Enjoy the large rear porch for bird watching and beautiful sunrises. Complete one floor living! Three additional rooms on the second floor for guest or office spaces. Three bay open garage for vehicle or yard equipment. One owner!
LISTING CLOSED: 05/10/2019 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Lisa Buthlay • RE/MAX Riverside
    P: (207)-522-1637 C: (207)-522-1637 lisa@buthlay.com

Property Details for 1217 River Road

Status
MLS #
1368817
Days on Market
192
Taxes
$6,832 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1987
Lot Size
7.75 AC / 337,590 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Shoreland

Location

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Building Information for 1217 River Road

Stories-Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size7.75 AC / 337,590 SF

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$2,552 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,982

Property Taxes

$569

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 1217 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 133
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From Topsham take route 24 into Bowdoinham, right on the River road for approx. 6 miles, property is on the right. See directional sign. Go down driveway. From Richmond take route 24, the River road for approx. 2 miles, property on the left.
  • Latitude: 44.073656
  • Longitude: -$69.81
  • Island: No
  • Water Frontage Owned: 243.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $243.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean, River
  • Water Body Name: Kenebec River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 002-A
  • Tax Book Number: 776
  • Tax Map Number: R12
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,832.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Carport
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 3 Car, Carport
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Right of Way, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 7.75
  • Lot Size Area: 7.75
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 337590.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Private Road
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Right of Way, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1600.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1600.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1987
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $264.69
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, River/Brook/Stream, Waterfront Deep, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Island
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: Second
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1217 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 10, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1368817

$390,000
Mar 30, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1368817

Sep 15, 2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1368817

$427,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/10/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1368817

$390,000
03/30/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1368817

09/15/2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1368817

$427,900

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

Public Records for 1217 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$209,600Additions$195,300Total$404,900
Tax Record2025$8,952 ($746 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size337,590 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySAGADAHOCAPNBOWN M:R12 L:002-D

Schools near 1217 River Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Harpswell Community School
PublicK 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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