196 River Rd

2,226 Sq. Ft.
$134 / Sq. Ft.
2,226
Sq. Ft.
$134
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Gentleman's Estate | Let this solid, 4+ bedroom Early American farmhouse bring the glory of the past back into your life. You will be immediately welcomed with the soft color palette, elegant front porch, gracious windows and refinished and polished hardwood warming each room. Tastefully upgraded with recent improvements to the interior and with all major systems. Offering yesterday's style and today's comforts. Attached to the main house is a two story barn for storage with a separate workshop area....Gentleman's Estate | Let this solid, 4+ bedroom Early American farmhouse bring the glory of the past back into your life. You will be immediately welcomed with the soft color palette, elegant front porch, gracious windows and refinished and polished hardwood warming each room. Tastefully upgraded with recent improvements to the interior and with all major systems. Offering yesterday's style and today's comforts. Attached to the main house is a two story barn for storage with a separate workshop area. Wonderful space for hobbies or make it your ''he|she shed''. Also on the grounds is a handsome barn. Metal roof and siding preserving history and keeping the yearly maintenance to a minimum. A perfect spot for putting your equipment, as you will need it to groom the acreage. Resting on 6.7+ acres with 1000+ feet of road frontage and 1500+ feet along the Saco River. Make it your homestead, call today!
  1. Listed by Kerry Lee Hall • Cates Real Estate
    P: (207)-691-8008 C: (207)-691-8008 kerry@catesre.com
  2. Listed by Aimee Ramirez • Cates Real Estate
    P: (207)-420-6400 C: (207)-420-6400 aimee@catesre.com

Property Details for 196 River Road

Architectural Style
Farmhouse
Style
Farmhouse
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Village
LISTING CLOSED: 06/28/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 196 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1411251
Days on Market9
Taxes$2,979 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1915
Lot Size6.71 AC / 292,287 SF
CountyYork County

Location

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Building Information for 196 River Road

Stories-Year Built1915Building Size-Lot Size6.71 AC / 292,287 SF

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$1,760 per month

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$1,512

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$248

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Property Information for 196 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 157
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From Bar Mills, take 112, River Road, passing Snell Farm, property on the right and along the river. If you make it to the West Buxton Library, you have gone too far.
  • Latitude: 43.654867
  • Longitude: -$70.60
  • Water Frontage Owned: 1450.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $1,450.00
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Body Name: Saco River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BUXT-000004-000000-000003-000002-1
  • Tax Lot: 3
  • Tax Book Number: 2717
  • Tax Map Number: 4
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,979.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Off Street
  • Parking: Off Street
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
School Information
  • High School District: RSU 06/MSAD 06
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.71
  • Lot Size Area: 6.71
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 292287.6
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 1073.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2226.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2226.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: Partial
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1915
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vinyl Siding, Metal Clad, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Barn(s), Outhouse/Privy
  • Color: Yellow
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $134.77
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, River/Brook/Stream
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well, Other
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Metal Clad, Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Storage, Walk-in Closets
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Generator, Central Vacuum
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Generator, Central Vacuum
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Basement: Interior, Dirt Floor, Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, Attic, Bathtub, Storage
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Built-Ins, Closet
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Den
  • Den: Den
  • Den Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Heat Stove, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Sunroom Amenities: Three-Season
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 196 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 28, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1411251

$297,500
Jun 5, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1411251

Apr 18, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1411251

$300,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/28/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1411251

$297,500
06/05/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1411251

04/18/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1411251

$300,000

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

Public Records for 196 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$3,000Additions-Total$3,000
Tax Record2025$34 ($3 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size21,780 SqFtZoningBUXTONCountyYORKAPNBUXT M:0004 B:0005

Schools near 196 River Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 06 Msad 06.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 3
Rating
School
Distance
Steep Falls Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bonny Eagle Middle School
Public6 to 8

Bonny Eagle High School
Public9 to 12

Edna Libby Elementary School
PublicPK to 3

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