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Last Sold Price
2 beds1,520 sqft
251 Basin Point Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.57 acresLot Size
1960Year Built
$339/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Your cozy retreat with ocean views and waterfront access awaits! This 1,520 square foot open concept New Englander with wood floors and large windows brings Harpswell's beauty and sunshine in. The clean cottage kitchen opens to the dining and living area and expands further out onto a large deck–perfect for gathering and entertaining or cozying up to the soapstone wood stove for quiet restoration. Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom boasts large closets and an attached sun porch. A second bedroom,...Your cozy retreat with ocean views and waterfront access awaits! This 1,520 square foot open concept New Englander with wood floors and large windows brings Harpswell's beauty and sunshine in. The clean cottage kitchen opens to the dining and living area and expands further out onto a large deck–perfect for gathering and entertaining or cozying up to the soapstone wood stove for quiet restoration. Upstairs, the spacious master bedroom boasts large closets and an attached sun porch. A second bedroom, short term rental kitchenette, and full bathroom with laundry hook-ups complete the second floor. This home's three decks soak in the ocean views and look over the 1.57 acre lot with mature woods, landscaped gardens, and a pond. With water frontage on Basin Cove–and even the possibility of your own dock–you have easy kayak access to Erica's and the Dolphin restaurants! This home has a 1,000 square foot boat barn with concrete floor and electricity offering shelter for your craft and projects with its attached workshop. There's also a small utility shed/chicken coop for other odds and ends. This one is a must-see. Private showings available 8/4-8/7

Open Houses:
Saturday, August 6, 2pm-4pm
Sunday, August 7, 11am-1pm
  • Listed by: David Holman 207.725.8505 info@remax-riverside-maine.com • RE/MAX Riverside
  • Listed by: Kristen Hintze 207.725.8505 info@remax-riverside-maine.com • RE/MAX Riverside
Listing closed: 09/02/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1538512

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$532,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

99.2%

Harpswell, ME

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Location

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Property Information for 251 Basin Point Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,313 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: New Englander
  • Style: New Englander
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Waterfront Features: Deeded, Nearby, ROW to Water
  • Zoning: Res
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1960
  • Lot Size: 1.57 AC / 68,389 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Public Beach
  • Page: 318
  • Directions: South on Rt 123, turn right onto Ash Point Rd, in 0.2 miles turn right onto Basin Point Rd. In 1.2 miles, 251 is on the left. Private driveway is to the right of the house by barn.
  • Latitude: 43.756757
  • Longitude: -$70.03
  • Water Frontage Owned: 12.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed
  • Waterfront Amount: $12.00
  • Waterfront Other Source: seller
  • Water Body Type: Bay, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Basin Cove Bay; Casco Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: HARP-000015-000000-000049
  • Tax Lot: 49
  • Tax Book Number: 38943
  • Tax Map Number: 15
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,313.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Near Public Beach, Open Lot, Right of Way, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.57
  • Lot Size Area: 1.57
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 68389.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Site: Open, Right of Way, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1520.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1520.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1960
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Poured Concrete
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Vinyl Siding
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Barn(s)
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $328.29
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, Nearby, ROW to Water
  • Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Tank
  • Water Source: Private, Well
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Laundry - 2nd Floor
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Equipment: Generator
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Upper Level
  • Other Equipment: Generator
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Crawl Space, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Crawl Space, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Oil, Wood, Forced Air, Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Interior Features: Bathtub
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Balcony/Deck, Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level, Upper 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: Four-Season, Heated
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 251 Basin Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 2, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496994913

$515,000
Sep 2, 2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1538512

$515,000
Aug 29, 2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1538512

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/02/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1496994913

$515,000
09/02/2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1538512

$515,000
08/29/2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1538512

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

Public Records for 251 Basin Point Road

Taxable ValueLand$210,400Additions$279,600Total$490,000
Tax Record2025$3,263 ($272 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,520 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt760 SqFtStories2Lot Size68,389 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1960Year Renovated1960ZoningSRCountyCUMBERLANDAPNHARP M:015 L:049

Schools near 251 Basin Point Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bowdoin Central School
PublicPK to 5

Mt Ararat Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt Ararat High School
Public9 to 12

Bowdoinham Community School
PublicK to 5

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: 251 Basin Point Road, Harpswell, ME 04079
$515,000
2
1,520
68,389
$705,000
4
1
1,225
54,450
$1,350,000
3
3,104
69,696
$2,000,000
4
4,045
392,040
4
3
2,053
196,020
3
1.5
2,235
33,977

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