256 Back River Road

Closed 9/17/20
Closed 9/17/20
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$365,000
3 beds936 sqft
256 Back River Rd, Boothbay, ME 04537
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.9 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$390/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage situated at the waters edge on Knickerbocker Lake. You'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing and watching the sunsets in this tranquil setting. 117' feet of waterfront and a generous lot size of .90 +/- acre. Nicely landscaped, screen porch and a large deck to enjoy every minute of the outdoors in this summer cottage. Many recent improvements include new roof, new dock, new septic system, wood flooring, interior paint and new shed to name a few. Tastefully furnished...Immaculate 3 bedroom, 1 bath cottage situated at the waters edge on Knickerbocker Lake. You'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, canoeing and watching the sunsets in this tranquil setting. 117' feet of waterfront and a generous lot size of .90 +/- acre. Nicely landscaped, screen porch and a large deck to enjoy every minute of the outdoors in this summer cottage. Many recent improvements include new roof, new dock, new septic system, wood flooring, interior paint and new shed to name a few. Tastefully furnished and move-in ready!
  • Listed by: Kim Hodgdon 207.380.9722 khodgdon@tindalandcallahan.com • Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
Listing closed: 09/17/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1466888

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Median sold price

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 256 Back River Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,198 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Lincoln County
  • Architectural Style: Cottage
  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Style: Cottage
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Shoreland/Watershed
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Country Club, Near Town
  • Page: 306
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Directions: (From RT-1) Turn onto ME-27 S 9.5 mi. Slight right onto Back River Rd 2.0 mi. 265 Back River Rd will be on the left.
  • Latitude: 43.887589
  • Longitude: -$69.65
  • Water Frontage Owned: 117.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $117.00
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Water Body Name: Knickerbocker Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BOOT-000004R-000128
  • Tax Lot: 128
  • Tax Book Number: 5336
  • Tax Map Number: R-4
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,198.20
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.9
  • Lot Size Area: 0.9
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 39204.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 102.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 936.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 936.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1970
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $383.55
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Dock, Lake/Fresh Water
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public, Seasonal
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living, Shower
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, One-Floor Living, Shower
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 11.4
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 10.6
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Built-Ins, Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 11.5
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 7.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 10.3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 6.7
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 19.1
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 11.5
  • Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 21.3
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 11.5
  • Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 256 Back River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 17, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1466888

$365,000—
Sep 2, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1466888

—
Aug 23, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1466888

$359,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/17/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1466888

$365,000
09/02/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1466888

—
08/23/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1466888

$359,000

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

Public Records for 256 Back River Road

Taxable ValueLand$137,190Additions$89,478Total$226,668
Tax Record2025$2,743 ($229 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt936 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt936 SqFtStories1Lot Size35,284 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970Year Renovated1970ZoningWRP/GRCountyLINCOLNAPNBOOT M:R04 B:0128 L:

Schools near 256 Back River Road

This home is within Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Boothbay Region Elementary School
Public - PK to 8
Boothbay Region High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Boothbay Region Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Boothbay Region High School
Public9 to 12

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 256 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
$365,000
3
936
39,204
250 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
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1
1,008
34,848
242 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
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2
1
988
30,056
248 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
$170,000
2
1,392
34,848
238 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
$416,600
2
1,060
22,651
236 Back River Road, Boothbay, ME 04537
$220,000
3
1,166
25,700

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