Last Sold Price
3 beds2,136 sqft$478/sqft
20 New County Rd, Mount Desert, ME 04675

Description

Built in 1930, BlitheWood is a 3 bedroom cottage tucked into the woods in Seal Harbor. This charming cottage is located on Ox Hill overlooking the moss-covered forest and the harbor below. Upgrades over the years have been done with a sensitive touch to preserve vintage details. A large deck offers beautiful views of the busy harbor and village amenities, Acadia National Park's natural attractions, trails and carriage roads are close by. Property offers a quiet respite in a beautiful location on...Built in 1930, BlitheWood is a 3 bedroom cottage tucked into the woods in Seal Harbor. This charming cottage is located on Ox Hill overlooking the moss-covered forest and the harbor below. Upgrades over the years have been done with a sensitive touch to preserve vintage details. A large deck offers beautiful views of the busy harbor and village amenities, Acadia National Park's natural attractions, trails and carriage roads are close by. Property offers a quiet respite in a beautiful location on 1.10 acres.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/16/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by G. Keating P Jane McCombs-Beaman • The Knowles Company
    P: (207)-276-3322 C: (207)-276-3322 kj@knowlesco.com

Property Details for 20 New County Road

Status
MLS #
1319954
Days on Market
36
Taxes
$8,005 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1930
Lot Size
0.80 AC / 34,848 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage
Style
Cottage
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
VR2

Location

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Building Information for 20 New County Road

Stories-Year Built1930Building Size-Lot Size0.80 AC / 34,848 SF

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$5,852 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,185

Property Taxes

$667

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 20 New County Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Intown, Near Country Club, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 46
  • Directions: Peabody Drive. Turn right after the beach onto Steamboat Wharf Road. Bear left and continue on New Country Road. Blithe Wood is on the left.
  • Latitude: 44.296094
  • Longitude: -$68.24
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 46
  • Tax Book Number: 3827
  • Tax Map Number: 30
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Annual Amount: $8,005.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded, Intown, Near Golf Course, Near Public Beach, Near Shopping, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.8
  • Lot Size Area: 0.8
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 34848.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Other Road, Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2136.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2136.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1930
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction Materials: Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $477.53
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas Bottled
  • Electric: Underground, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby, Public
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Glass Enclosed
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Other
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathtub, Shower
Room Information
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: Closet
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Sunroom Amenities: Heated, Three-Season
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: Second
  • Office Amenities: Built-Ins, Closet
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 20 New County Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1319954

$1,020,000
Sep 29, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1328092

$220,000
Sep 7, 2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1319954

DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1319954

$1,020,000
09/29/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1328092

$220,000
09/07/2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1319954

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

Public Records for 20 New County Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,182,900Additions$255,900Total$1,438,800
Tax Record2025$11,381 ($948 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,500 SqFtStories2Lot Size33,068 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1930Year Renovated1930ZoningVR2CountyHANCOCKAPNMTDS M:030 L:046

Schools near 20 New County Road

This home is within Mount Desert Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Mt Desert Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Mt Desert Island High School
Public9 to 12

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