17 Center St
Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$227,500

Last Sold Price

Beds

Baths

2,100 Sq. Ft.

$108 / Sq. Ft.

2,100

Sq. Ft.

$108

per Sq. Ft.

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Closed 10/28/16

Description

Beautiful Village home set proudly on a bright sunny knoll within walking distance of the river. Wonderful center island kitchen, dining room/study, formal living room with bay window and soapstone wood stove. Three bedrooms, three baths. Replacement windows, two wood stoves each with recent steel flu liners. Versatile floor plan allows opportunity to have a separate one bedroom apartment for income, guests or studio /office space needs. Nicely updated while retaining original charm and historic...Beautiful Village home set proudly on a bright sunny knoll within walking distance of the river. Wonderful center island kitchen, dining room/study, formal living room with bay window and soapstone wood stove. Three bedrooms, three baths. Replacement windows, two wood stoves each with recent steel flu liners. Versatile floor plan allows opportunity to have a separate one bedroom apartment for income, guests or studio /office space needs. Nicely updated while retaining original charm and historic details.

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P: (207)-725-8505 info@remax-riverside-maine.com

Property Details for 17 Center Street

Architectural Style

Farmhouse, Greek Revival

Style

Farmhouse, Greek Revival

Has Waterfront

Zoning

Res

LISTING CLOSED: 10/28/2016 12:00 AM

Property Details for 17 Center Street

Status	Closed
MLS #	1274684
Days on Market	54
Taxes	$2,150 / year
HOA Fees	-
Condo/Co-op Fees	-
Property Type	Single Family
MLS Type	Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built	1864
Lot Size	1.74 AC / 75,794 SF
County	Sagadahoc County

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Building Information for 17 Center Street

Stories-Year Built1864Building Size-Lot Size1.74 AC / 75,794 SF

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$1,336 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,156

Property Taxes

$179

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 17 Center Street

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Intown

Page: 345
Directions: Main Street (Rte 138) to Center Street to # 17 on right.
Latitude: 44.010697
Longitude: -$69.90

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Tax Lot: 52

Tax Book Number: 2404
Tax Map Number: U01
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $2,150.00

Parking

Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
Parking: Off Street

Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
Has Attached Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Intown, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Landscaped
Lot Size Acres: 1.74

Lot Size Area: 1.74
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 75794.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Paved, Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage: false
Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 2100.0
Building Area Source: Public Records

Building Area Total: 2100.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1864

Building Features

Foundation Details: Block, Stone
Foundation Materials: Block, Stone

Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Wood Siding

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $108.33

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Oil
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: Bottled
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Utilities On: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Wood Siding
Roof: Shingle

Driveway: Gravel

Interior Features

Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor
Appliances: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Wall Oven

Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Wall Oven
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedrooms Total: 3
Laundry Features: Main Level
# Full Baths Level 1: 1
# Full Baths Level 2: 2
Rooms Total: 10
Basement: Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Dirt Floor, Full, Unfinished
Basement: Dirt Floor, Full, Unfinished
Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
Patio And Porch Features: Porch
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Oil, Baseboard, Forced Air, Hot Water, Zoned
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Tile, Vinyl, Wood

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom Level: Second

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Dining Room

Dining Room: Dining Room
Dining Room Level: First

Family Room

Family Room: Family Room
Family Room Level: Second

Kitchen

Kitchen: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen

Laundry

Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level

Living Room

Living Room: Living Room
Living Room Level: First

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No

Property History for 17 Center Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Oct 28, 2016	Sold Maine Listings #1274684	$227,500	—
Sep 10, 2016	Pending Maine Listings #1274684		—
Jul 17, 2016	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1274684	$249,000	—
May 20, 2004	Sold Maine Listings #700693	$223,500	—
Apr 20, 2004	Pending Maine Listings #700693		—
Apr 20, 2004	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #700693		—
Apr 12, 2004	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #700693	$223,500	—
Mar 10, 2002	Expired Maine Listings #521471	$118,000	—
Oct 26, 2001	Sold Maine Listings #521451	$110,000	—
Oct 10, 2001	Pending Maine Listings #521451		—
Oct 6, 2001	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #521451		—
Sep 10, 2001	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #521471	$118,000	—
Sep 10, 2001	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #521451	$118,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
10/28/2016	Sold Maine Listings #1274684	$227,500
09/10/2016	Pending Maine Listings #1274684	—
07/17/2016	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1274684	$249,000
05/20/2004	Sold Maine Listings #700693	$223,500
04/20/2004	Pending Maine Listings #700693	—
04/20/2004	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #700693	—
04/12/2004	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #700693	$223,500
03/10/2002	Expired Maine Listings #521471	$118,000
10/26/2001	Sold Maine Listings #521451	$110,000
10/10/2001	Pending Maine Listings #521451	—
10/06/2001	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #521451	—
09/10/2001	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #521471	$118,000
09/10/2001	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #521451	$118,000

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

Public Records for 17 Center Street

Taxable ValueLand$61,100Additions$154,700Total$215,800

Tax Record2025$4,771 ($398 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,512 SqFtStories4Lot Size77,101 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1864Year Renovated1864CountySAGADAHOCAPNBOWN M:U01 L:052

Schools near 17 Center Street

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Bowdoinham Community School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	0.2 mi
6/10	Mt Ararat Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	5.5 mi
4/10	Mt Ararat High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	5.7 mi
8/10	Bowdoin Central School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	2.3 mi
10/10	Williams-Cone School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	6.4 mi
9/10	Woodside Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	6.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Bowdoinham Community School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	0.2 mi
6/10	Mt Ararat Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	5.5 mi
4/10	Mt Ararat High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	5.7 mi
8/10	Bowdoin Central School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	2.3 mi
10/10	Williams-Cone School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	6.4 mi
9/10	Woodside Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	6.6 mi

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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