Last Sold Price
3 beds1,530 sqft$202/sqft
196 Ash Point Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079

Description

Sailors Watch, a classic 18th century cape situated at the end of Ash Point, was built by Captain Charles Bibber. Originally constructed in 1794 on Flag Island, the captain and his family moved the home in 1845 to Ash Point, where is sits now. In addition to this homes storied history, this property boasts meticulously manicured gardens, a first floor master bedroom and private horse pastures. Tasteful updates help blend the original charm with modern luxuries. (taxes are TBD)Sailors Watch, a classic 18th century cape situated at the end of Ash Point, was built by Captain Charles Bibber. Originally constructed in 1794 on Flag Island, the captain and his family moved the home in 1845 to Ash Point, where is sits now. In addition to this homes storied history, this property boasts meticulously manicured gardens, a first floor master bedroom and private horse pastures. Tasteful updates help blend the original charm with modern luxuries. (taxes are TBD)
LISTING CLOSED: 07/12/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Craig Davis • Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
    P: (207) 833-0500 C: (207) 319-4421 cj.davis@evrealestate.com
  2. Listed by Bruce Davis • Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
    P: (207) 798-9595 C: (207) 798-9595 bruce.davis@evrealestate.com

Property Details for 196 Ash Point Road

Status
MLS #
1430157
Days on Market
278
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1794
Lot Size
3.50 AC / 152,460 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential

Location

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Building Information for 196 Ash Point Road

Stories-Year Built1794Building Size-Lot Size3.50 AC / 152,460 SF

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$1,790 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,568

Property Taxes

$222

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 196 Ash Point Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 296
  • Directions: From Bowdoin Colleg on Main Street Brunswick take ME-123 South towards South Harpswell.
  • Latitude: 43.750462
  • Longitude: -$70.03
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 67
  • Tax Book Number: 6581
  • Tax Map Number: 17
  • Tax Year: 2019
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.5
  • Lot Size Area: 3.5
  • Lot Size Source: Seller
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 152460.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1530.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1530.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1794
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $234.64
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Beach Rights, Nearby, Public
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Crawl Space, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom
Room Information
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 196 Ash Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 12, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1430157

$308,500
May 25, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1430157

Aug 17, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1430157

$399,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/12/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1430157

$308,500
05/25/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1430157

08/17/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1430157

$399,000

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

Public Records for 196 Ash Point Road

Taxable ValueLand$115,300Additions$283,800Total$399,100
Tax Record2025$2,658 ($222 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,623 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,623 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt990 SqFtStories2Lot Size104,544 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1794Year Renovated1794ZoningINCountyCUMBERLANDAPNHARP M:017 L:067

Schools near 196 Ash Point Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bowdoin Central School
PublicPK to 5

Mt Ararat Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt Ararat High School
Public9 to 12

Bowdoinham Community School
PublicK to 5

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