Last Sold Price
3 beds1,500 sqft$264/sqft
197 Spurwink Rd, Scarborough, ME 04074

Description

Excellent Coastal Living Opportunity! Unobstructed views & deeded water access await at this charming 1940s cottage set on an open 1.5 acre lot on the Spurwink River. Fish, paddle & swim right from your backyard or bike to the silky sands of Higgins Beach or Crescent Beach State Park. The expansive lawn is perfect for BBQs, games, bird watching and simply enjoying the coastal lifestyle. Lots of potential to create the vacation or year-round home of your dreams. Only 15 min to Portland's Old Port...Excellent Coastal Living Opportunity! Unobstructed views & deeded water access await at this charming 1940s cottage set on an open 1.5 acre lot on the Spurwink River. Fish, paddle & swim right from your backyard or bike to the silky sands of Higgins Beach or Crescent Beach State Park. The expansive lawn is perfect for BBQs, games, bird watching and simply enjoying the coastal lifestyle. Lots of potential to create the vacation or year-round home of your dreams. Only 15 min to Portland's Old Port & the Jetport.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/23/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Scott Townsend • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (207) 553-1387 C: (207) 252-0720 ScottTownsend@kw.com

Property Details for 197 Spurwink Road

Status
MLS #
1297899
Days on Market
6
Taxes
$5,316 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1947
Lot Size
1.53 AC / 66,646 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
RF, SZ

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

24

Sale-to-list ratio

97.9%

Scarborough, ME

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1

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Bedrooms
1,264
Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Sold 04/10/26

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Bedrooms
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Bathrooms
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Square Feet
0.4
Acres
$733,000 | 12 Robinson Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
1/40
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Square Feet
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Acres

Location

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Building Information for 197 Spurwink Road

Stories-Year Built1947Building Size-Lot Size1.53 AC / 66,646 SF

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$2,453 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,010

Property Taxes

$443

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 197 Spurwink Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Public Beach, Other Location
  • Page: 100
  • Directions: Spurwink Road/Rt 77 to 197 Spurwink Road.
  • Latitude: 43.581036
  • Longitude: -$70.26
  • Water Frontage Owned: 622.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $638.00
  • Water Body Type: River, Stream
  • Water Body Name: Spurwink
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: SCAR-000097R-000000-000021
  • Tax Lot: 021
  • Tax Book Number: 4010
  • Tax Map Number: R097
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,316.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, Off Street
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street
  • Has Attached Garage: No
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Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Other Location, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Level, Near Public Beach
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.53
  • Lot Size Area: 1.53
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 66646.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Other Source of Square Footage: est. finished attic space
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Rolling/Sloping
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1500.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1500.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1947
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $263.67
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, River/Brook/Stream, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Forced Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Carpet
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Amenities: Built-Ins
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 197 Spurwink Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 23, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1297899

$395,500
Mar 24, 2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1297899

Mar 15, 2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1297899

$389,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/23/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1297899

$395,500
03/24/2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1297899

03/15/2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1297899

$389,900

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

Public Records for 197 Spurwink Road

Taxable ValueLand$401,200Additions$245,900Total$647,100
Tax Record2025$7,332 ($611 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,722 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,722 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,134 SqFtStories1Lot Size66,647 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1947Year Renovated1947Zoning16CountyCUMBERLANDAPNSCAR M:R097 L:021

Schools near 197 Spurwink Road

This home is within Scarborough Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 2
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - 3 to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Pleasant Hill School
PublicK to 2

Scarborough Middle School
Public6 to 8

Scarborough High School
Public9 to 12

Wentworth School
Public3 to 5

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 197 Spurwink Road, Scarborough, ME 04074
$395,500
3
1,500
66,646
$340,000
3
1,768
87,120
$374,000
3
1,251
65,340
2
6,336
270,508
3
2
2,750
75,359
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2
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