Last Sold Price
3 beds2,116 sqft$305/sqft
159 Paradise Rd, Bethel, ME 04217

Description

Here it is.... a remarkable home with Paradise views and an easy walk to town. Completely renovated with a timber frame addition. First floor bedroom with full bath, formal dining room and kitchen. This home is so unique. Heavily insulated and draft free. Great room features custom pine timber frame with reclaimed oak post braces and wide plank, pine flooring. Large picture windows with insulated blinds and built in window benches with storage below. All new plumbing, electric and windows
Cozy loft
...Here it is.... a remarkable home with Paradise views and an easy walk to town. Completely renovated with a timber frame addition. First floor bedroom with full bath, formal dining room and kitchen. This home is so unique. Heavily insulated and draft free. Great room features custom pine timber frame with reclaimed oak post braces and wide plank, pine flooring. Large picture windows with insulated blinds and built in window benches with storage below. All new plumbing, electric and windows

Cozy loft overlooking living area. Beautifully stained cedar siding with stainless steel nails. Attached 2 car garage features solid 2 x 6 framing, transom windows above barn doors. Full upstairs with 500 ft.² of storage or studio space includes antique 24 pane window facing west and hayloft door over the driveway. Electrical system includes exterior plug-in for an outside generator to run heat and appliances in an emergency. Screened in porch with western facing views of Mount Washington, minutes to town and Sunday River.... This is a must see!
LISTING CLOSED: 04/26/2023 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Joyce Pereira • Mahoosuc Realty, Inc.
    P: (207)-890-0704 C: (207)-890-0704 joyce@mahoosucrealty.com

Property Details for 159 Paradise Road

Status
MLS #
1551329
Days on Market
72
Taxes
$4,001 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.95 AC / 41,382 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage
Style
Cottage
View
Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
No

Location

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Sold By Cassie Mason Real Estate

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Building Information for 159 Paradise Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.95 AC / 41,382 SF

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$3,612 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,278

Property Taxes

$333

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 159 Paradise Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Town
  • Page: 262
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From Broad St in Bethel, up Paradise to 159 on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.394907
  • Longitude: -$70.78
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BETL-000026-000000-000002
  • Tax Lot: 002
  • Tax Book Number: 1425
  • Tax Map Number: 26
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,001.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Concrete, On Site
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.95
  • Lot Size Area: 0.95
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 41382.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2116.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2116.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Other
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Year Built: 1930
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Other
  • Color: Brown
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $344.52
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Concrete
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Dryer, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dryer, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Full
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Full
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Screened
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Cement
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: Second
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 159 Paradise Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 26, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510057061

$645,000
Apr 26, 2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1551329

$645,000
Apr 6, 2023

Pending

Maine Listings #1551329

DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/26/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1510057061

$645,000
04/26/2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1551329

$645,000
04/06/2023

Pending

Maine Listings #1551329

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

Public Records for 159 Paradise Road

Taxable ValueLand$122,100Additions$357,800Total$479,900
Tax Record2025$5,145 ($429 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,116 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,116 SqFtLot Size41,382 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930CountyOXFORDAPNBETL M:26 L:002

Schools near 159 Paradise Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 44 Msad 44.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Woodstock School
PublicK to 5

Telstar Middle School
Public6 to 8

Telstar High School
Public9 to 12

Crescent Park School
PublicPK to 5

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)
$125,600
3
1,104
21,780
4
2
2,496
114,563
$427,500
4
3,155
60,984
3
2.5
1,521
235,224
43,560

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