Last Sold Price
4 beds3,271 sqft$550/sqft
178 Whipple Rd, Kittery, ME 03904

Description

Truly one of the most unique properties on the coast of Maine or even all New England, ''The Ledges'' is a 2+/- acre peninsula with 580+/- feet of water frontage that offers wonderful views over Portsmouth Harbor to the Isles of Shoals and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Once a working boatyard, this special property now features a charming shingled year-round residence, an 86' long boathouse with a marine rail system and workshop, a second 32' long boathouse, a two-story barn, a deep-water pier, and...Truly one of the most unique properties on the coast of Maine or even all New England, ''The Ledges'' is a 2+/- acre peninsula with 580+/- feet of water frontage that offers wonderful views over Portsmouth Harbor to the Isles of Shoals and the Atlantic Ocean beyond. Once a working boatyard, this special property now features a charming shingled year-round residence, an 86' long boathouse with a marine rail system and workshop, a second 32' long boathouse, a two-story barn, a deep-water pier, and mooring for boating needs. Ideally located within an hour of Boston to the south, an hour from Portland to the north and just minutes from Portsmouth.
LISTING CLOSED: 08/03/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by John Saint-Amour • LandVest, Inc.
    P: (207) 776-5563 C: (207) 776-5563 jsaint-amour@landvest.com

Property Details for 178 Whipple Road

Status
MLS #
1445233
Days on Market
99
Taxes
$15,999 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1890
Lot Size
2.00 AC / 87,120 SF
Architectural Style
Shingle
Style
Shingle
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Shoreland

Location

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Building Information for 178 Whipple Road

Stories-Year Built1890Building Size-Lot Size2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

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$10,482 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$9,149

Property Taxes

$1,333

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 178 Whipple Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Near Railroad
  • Page: 305
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Latitude: 43.085065
  • Longitude: -$70.73
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access, Near Airport
  • Water Frontage Owned: 580.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $580.00
  • Water Body Type: Harbor
  • Water Body Name: Portsmouth Harbor
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: KITT-000017-000000-000022
  • Tax Lot: 22
  • Tax Book Number: 2450
  • Tax Map Number: 17
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,999.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached, Tandem
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached, Storage Above, Tandem
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Near Railroad
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.0
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Source of Square Footage: Public Record
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2912.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 359.0
  • Building Area Source: Other
  • Building Area Total: 3271.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1890
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $719.44
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane, Wood
  • Electric: Fuses, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Boat Mooring, Dock, Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Quasi-Public
  • Water Source: Well, Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System, Separate Booster
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Other Amenities
  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Fireplaces Total: 3
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Finished, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Finished, Partial, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • # Full Baths Basement: 1.0
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Glass Enclosed, Patio, Porch
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Other
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Built-Ins, Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Built-Ins, Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Basement
  • Bedroom Amenities 4: Built-Ins
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Amenities: Built-Ins
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen, Island
  • Kitchen Countertop: Other
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Gas Fireplace
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Level: Second
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Sunroom Amenities: Three-Season
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: Second
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 178 Whipple Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1445233

$1,800,000
Jun 2, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1445233

Feb 13, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1445233

$2,095,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1445233

$1,800,000
06/02/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1445233

02/13/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1445233

$2,095,000

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

Public Records for 178 Whipple Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,444,300Additions$88,000Total$1,532,300
Tax Record2025$14,235 ($1,186 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths4.5Total Finished SqFt4,464 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,464 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,484 SqFtStories2Lot Size76,230 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2025Year Renovated2025ZoningR-UCountyYORKAPNKITT M:017 L:022

Schools near 178 Whipple Road

This home is within Kittery Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 3
Public - 4 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mitchell Primary School
PublicPK to 3

Shapleigh School
Public4 to 8

Robert W Traip Academy
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: 178 Whipple Road, Kittery, ME 03904
$1,800,000
4
3,271
87,120
$1,000,000
3
2,600
48,351
2
1,772
13,068
$352,000
2
1,856
26,136
4
2.5
2,704
22,651
$381,500
4
6,534

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