Sold
Last Sold Price
4 beds1,560 sqft
196 Old County Rd, Searsport, ME 04974
Single FamilyProperty Type
4 acresLot Size
1994Year Built
$117/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Well-cared-for colonial on 4 peaceful acres at the top of a dead-end road. Close to the amenities in bustling downtown Searsport with the quiet seclusion of the country. Glowing hardwood floors, brick hearths for wood or pellet stoves, open kitchen/dining/living area with den for games and TV. Partially finished walk-out basement offers potential for expanded living space. Plenty of room for entertaining and family gatherings. Move right in and start living your best life.Well-cared-for colonial on 4 peaceful acres at the top of a dead-end road. Close to the amenities in bustling downtown Searsport with the quiet seclusion of the country. Glowing hardwood floors, brick hearths for wood or pellet stoves, open kitchen/dining/living area with den for games and TV. Partially finished walk-out basement offers potential for expanded living space. Plenty of room for entertaining and family gatherings. Move right in and start living your best life.
  • Listed by: Leah Watkins 207.573.7400 nexthomeexperience@gmail.com • NextHome Experience
Listing closed: 12/31/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1421246

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$329,500

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

95.3%

Searsport, ME

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Location

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Property Information for 196 Old County Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,990 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Waldo County
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Style: Colonial
  • View: Fields, Mountain(s), Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: RES
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Lot Size: 4.00 AC / 174,240 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Location: Interior Lot, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 186-187
  • Directions: From Route 1, center of town, Searsport: Left on Mt Ephraim Road 1.4 miles. Right onto Old County Road. Follow to end of tar. House on left before road turns to dirt. Sign up.
  • Latitude: 44.494431
  • Longitude: -$68.92
  • Transportation: Major Road Access
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: SEAP-000006-000000-000007-A000000
  • Tax Lot: 7A
  • Tax Book Number: 1433
  • Tax Map Number: 6
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,990.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Wooded, Interior Lot, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.0
  • Lot Size Area: 4.0
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 174240.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Acreage Other Source: Public Records
  • Roads: Dead End, Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Front Other Source: Survey
  • Road Frontage: 495.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Open, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1560.0
  • Building Area Source: Builder
  • Building Area Total: 1560.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1994
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $125.58
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Insulated Foundation
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Foundation
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: On Site, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Nearby, Oceanfront, Public
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Satellite Dish, Internet Access Available, DSL
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Internet Access Available, DSL
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Daylight
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 196 Old County Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 31, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1421246

$183,000
Dec 2, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1421246

Jun 22, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1421246

$207,500
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/31/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1421246

$183,000
12/02/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1421246

06/22/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1421246

$207,500

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

Public Records for 196 Old County Road

Taxable ValueLand$53,500Additions$231,100Total$284,600
Tax Record2025$4,753 ($396 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size174,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyWALDOAPNSEAP M:006 L:007-A

Schools near 196 Old County Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 20.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Searsport Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Searsport District Middle School
Public6 to 8

Searsport District 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 196 Old County Road, Searsport, ME 04974
$183,000
4
1,560
174,240
3,985,740
$139,900
2
1,608
348,480
3,401,600
174,240

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