196 Ocean House Rd
Closed 2/20/25
Closed 2/20/25
Description
New price! & a great value on this 100+ year old Federal Home built with the integrity, character & charm of yesteryear... Almost 5000 sq ft of an open spacious floorplan! Amenities include Formal Dining room, Formal Living room, Hardwood floors, 4 fireplaces, tall ceilings, spacious rooms, everything you would expect from a vintage home on 1.4 Acres. Plus a huge investment within the last two years in improvements! Including a new roof, new high efficiency heating system, new wiring thru-out, new...New price! & a great value on this 100+ year old Federal Home built with the integrity, character & charm of yesteryear... Almost 5000 sq ft of an open spacious floorplan! Amenities include Formal Dining room, Formal Living room, Hardwood floors, 4 fireplaces, tall ceilings, spacious rooms, everything you would expect from a vintage home on 1.4 Acres. Plus a huge investment within the last two years in improvements! Including a new roof, new high efficiency heating system, new wiring thru-out, new interior & exterior paint, new spray insulation in attic & basement, and so, so much more! (List of improvements attached in documents) One of the greatest features is the options this property presents. While technically zoned as a 3 unit building, one can live in the main house & rent out the two separate units attached in the back of the building for added income, or use one unit as an in-law unit for family members... or guest suites for visiting friends & family! or use the entire property as a single family property! See attached definition of RC Zoning & options allowed including Home Occupation! The options can accommodate many different scenarios and needs. Another benefit is the room for more expansion with the 3rd floor walk-up insulated attic! and the insulated heated basement! this property has all the space you may need! Property is located only minutes to the center of Cape Elizabeth, CE schools, beautiful sandy beaches, walking trails... and only 10-15 minutes to Portland! Live with the charm of yester years with the improvements of modern-day efficiencies! A definite must see! Open house sunday january 19th 11-1
- Listed by Mark Fortier • Town & Shore Real EstateP: (207)-831-1257 C: (207)-831-1257 MFORTIER@TOWNANDSHORE.COM
Property Details for 196 Ocean House Road
Architectural Style
Federal
StyleFederal
Has WaterfrontNo
ZoningRC
LISTING CLOSED: 02/20/2025 12:00 AM
Property Details for 196 Ocean House Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1604198 |
| Days on Market | 126 |
| Taxes | $9,059 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1920 |
| Lot Size | 1.40 AC / 60,984 SF |
| County | Cumberland County |
Location
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Building Information for 196 Ocean House Road
Stories-Year Built1920Building Size-Lot Size1.40 AC / 60,984 SF
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$8,888 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$8,133
Property Taxes
$755
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 196 Ocean House Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Intown, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town
- Page: 46
- Directions: Ocean House Road between Oakwood Rd & Clinton Rd
- Latitude: 43.604467
- Longitude: -$70.23
- Transportation: Major Road Access, Near Airport, Public Transport Access
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: CAPE-024037U
- Tax Lot: 37
- Tax Book Number: 39282
- Tax Map Number: U24
- Tax Year: 2024
- Tax Annual Amount: $9,059.00
Parking
- Parking Features: Basement, 5 - 10 Spaces, Concrete, Inside Entrance, Underground
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Direct Entry to Living, Underground, Basement
- Has Attached Garage: No
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Near Public Transit
- Lot Size Acres: 1.4
- Lot Size Area: 1.4
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 60984.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Site: Open, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 4943.0
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Building Area Total: 4943.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Surveyed: Yes
- Construction: Steel Frame, Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1920
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Stone, Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation Materials: Stone, Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Steel Frame, Wood Frame
- Color: Light Gray
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $333.79
Green Features
- Energy Efficiency: 90% Efficient Furnace, Thermostat
- Green Energy Efficient: Thermostat
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: No Gas
- Recreational Water: Nearby
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water Source: Public
- Water Heater: Off Heating System, Tank
- Utilities: Utilities On
- Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Driveway: Concrete
Interior Features
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, In-Law Apartment, Laundry - 2nd Floor, Shower, Storage, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Other Appliances: washer & dryer (2) fridge (3) stove (3)
- Other Description: Heated
- Bathrooms Full: 3
- Bathrooms Half: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 5
- Bedrooms Total: 6
- Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
- Fireplaces Total: 4
- Laundry Features: Upper Level
- Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- # Full Baths Level 2: 2
- # Half Baths Level 1: 1
- Rooms Total: 15
- Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Full, Other, Unfinished
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Full, Other, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Interior
- # Half Baths Basement: 1.0
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Zoned, Stove, Radiator, Hot Water, Baseboard
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
- Interior Features: In-Law Apartment, Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet, Full Bath, Laundry/Laundry Hook-up, Suite
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Level: First
- Bedroom 1 Amenities: Built-Ins, Full Bath, Suite
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 4: Closet
Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 5: Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 5 Level: Second
- Bedroom Amenities 5: Closet
Den
- Den: Den
- Den Level: First
- Den Amenities: Coffered Ceiling, Built-Ins, Wood Burning Fireplace
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace, Formal
Family Room
- Family Room: Family Room
- Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Amenities: Breakfast Nook, Eat-in Kitchen
- Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
- Laundry Room: Laundry
- Laundry Room Level: Second
- Laundry Room Amenities: Upper Level
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Amenities: Coffered Ceiling, Built-Ins, Heat Stove
Other Room 2
- Other Room 2: Other Room 2
- Other Room 2 Level: Second
Other Room 3
- Other Room 3: Other Room 3
- Other Room 3 Level: Second
Other Room 4
- Other Room 4: Other Room 4
- Other Room 4 Level: First
Office Room
- Office: Office
- Office Level: Second
- Office Amenities: Closet
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 196 Ocean House Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 20, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1551989243 | $1,600,000 | +10.4% / yr |
| Feb 20, 2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1604198 | $1,600,000 | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Pending Maine Listings #1604198 | — | |
| Sep 16, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1604198 | $1,795,000 | — |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1559077 | $1,795,000 | — |
| Nov 11, 2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1559696 | $1,795,000 | — |
| May 11, 2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1559077 | $1,975,000 | — |
| May 11, 2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1559696 | $1,975,000 | — |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1486691756 | $1,200,000 | — |
| Mar 23, 2022 | Sold Maine Listings #1515382 | $1,200,000 | — |
| Feb 8, 2022 | Expired Maine Listings #1515381 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Feb 7, 2022 | Pending Maine Listings #1515382 | — | |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1515381 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Nov 23, 2021 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1515382 | $1,250,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1551989243 | $1,600,000 +10.4% / yr |
| 02/20/2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1604198 | $1,600,000 |
| 01/23/2025 | Pending Maine Listings #1604198 | — |
| 09/16/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1604198 | $1,795,000 |
| 11/11/2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1559077 | $1,795,000 |
| 11/11/2023 | Expired Maine Listings #1559696 | $1,795,000 |
| 05/11/2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1559077 | $1,975,000 |
| 05/11/2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1559696 | $1,975,000 |
| 03/23/2022 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1486691756 | $1,200,000 |
| 03/23/2022 | Sold Maine Listings #1515382 | $1,200,000 |
| 02/08/2022 | Expired Maine Listings #1515381 | $1,250,000 |
| 02/07/2022 | Pending Maine Listings #1515382 | — |
| 11/23/2021 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1515381 | $1,250,000 |
| 11/23/2021 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1515382 | $1,250,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 196 Ocean House Road
Taxable ValueLand$307,500Additions$913,600Total$1,221,100
Tax Record2025$14,324 ($1,194 / month)
Home Facts
Baths3Total Finished SqFt4,688 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,688 SqFtStories2Lot Size60,984 SqFtStyleTriplexYear Built1920Year Renovated1920ZoningRCCountyCUMBERLANDAPNCAPE U24037000000
Schools near 196 Ocean House 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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