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Last Sold Price
4 beds2,087 sqft
1278 Sawyer Rd, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
Single FamilyProperty Type
2.4 acresLot Size
1945Year Built
$228/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Picture perfect Cape Cod on 2.4 acres overlooking the Spurwink River. Large deck and very private backyard leading down to the Spurwink River. Heated & insulated detached barn/shop. Oak kitchen w/island is overlooking large sunken LR with floor to ceiling windows and fireplace. 1st floor bedrooms or office. 2nd floor MBR suite with very good marsh views. Very flexible floor plan.Picture perfect Cape Cod on 2.4 acres overlooking the Spurwink River. Large deck and very private backyard leading down to the Spurwink River. Heated & insulated detached barn/shop. Oak kitchen w/island is overlooking large sunken LR with floor to ceiling windows and fireplace. 1st floor bedrooms or office. 2nd floor MBR suite with very good marsh views. Very flexible floor plan.
  • Listed by: Graham Pillsbury 207.874.7653 rusty@rmaxalliance.com • Alliance Realty
Listing closed: 05/12/2015 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1207785

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$715,000

Avg days on market

15

Sale-to-list ratio

101.4%

Cape Elizabeth, ME

9 comparable properties found

$620,000 | 1048 Sawyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1/28
1

$620,000

Sold 08/25/25

4
Bedrooms
2,098
Square Feet
0.29
Acres
$915,000 | 87 Wells Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1/21
2

$915,000

Sold 08/18/25

4
Bedrooms
2,144
Square Feet
0.63
Acres
$700,000 | 10 Pond View Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1/29
3

$700,000

Sold 10/17/25

4
Bedrooms
1,970
Square Feet
0.28
Acres
$1,025,000 | 19 Olde Colony Lane, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1/36
4

$1,025,000

Sold 11/08/24

4
Bedrooms
2,163
Square Feet
0.38
Acres
$995,000 | 2 Franklin Circle, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1/54
5

$995,000

Sold 05/27/26

4
Bedrooms
2,453
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$650,000 | 36 Murray Drive, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1/33
6

$650,000

Sold 05/01/25

4
Bedrooms
2,480
Square Feet
0.25
Acres
$565,000 | 12 Dearborn Drive, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1/23
7

$565,000

Sold 10/16/24

3
Bedrooms
1,756
Square Feet
0.23
Acres
$850,000 | 1 Bayberry Lane, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1/2
8

$850,000

Sold 06/30/26

4
Bedrooms
2,532
Square Feet
0.33
Acres
$715,000 | 12 Farm Hill Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
1/29
9

$715,000

Sold 04/16/25

4
Bedrooms
1,710
Square Feet
0.18
Acres

Location

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Property Information for 1278 Sawyer Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $6,653 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • View: Fields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: RA
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1945
  • Lot Size: 2.40 AC / 104,544 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood
  • Page: 339
  • Directions: Wells Rd. to Sawyer Road or Spurwink Road in Scarborough to Sawyer Road to the corner of Wells Road & Sawyer Road.
  • Latitude: 43.589635
  • Longitude: -$70.26
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records, Survey
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Body Name: Spurwink River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 47
  • Tax Book Number: 13536
  • Tax Map Number: R05
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,653.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Paved
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Abuts Conservation, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.4
  • Lot Size Area: 2.4
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 104544.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2087.0
  • Building Area Total: 2087.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1945
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Fiber Cement, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Color: Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $227.60
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: River/Brook/Stream
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Animal Containment System
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Fiber Cement, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Animal Containment System, Laundry - Hookup, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Washer Hookup
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 1278 Sawyer Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 12, 2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1207785

$475,000—
Apr 6, 2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1207785

—
Mar 22, 2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1207785

$488,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/12/2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1207785

$475,000
04/06/2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1207785

—
03/22/2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1207785

$488,000

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

Public Records for 1278 Sawyer Road

Taxable ValueLand$308,400Additions$346,300Total$654,700
Tax Record2025$7,680 ($640 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,923 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,923 SqFtStories2Lot Size130,680 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningRACountyCUMBERLANDAPNCAPE R05047000000

Schools near 1278 Sawyer Road

This home is within Cape Elizabeth Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Pond Cove Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Cape Elizabeth Middle School
Public5 to 8

Cape Elizabeth High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 1278 Sawyer Road, Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107
$475,000
4
2,087
104,544
–
3
1
1,410
165,528
–
2
2
1,174
65,340
–
3
2.5
1,998
152,460
–
8
2
2,289
26,136
–
2
2.5
2,196
95,832

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