257 River Road

Closed 3/11/22
Closed 3/11/22
Front
Side
Living:Dining3
Natural Light
Kitchen
Living:Dining
Hearth
Living:Dining2
Office:Bedroom
Bedroom1
Bedroom1.2
Bedroom2
Bedroom2.1
Bathtub
Vanity
Upstairs
Side yard
Side yard
Deck and garden
Driveway/walkway
Sedrick the oak tree
Front2
Floorplan
Sold
Last Sold Price
$400,000
2 beds1,320 sqft

257 River Rd, Arundel, ME 04046

Single FamilyProperty Type
2 acresLot Size
1806Year Built
$303/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

This adorable antique Cape is sited on 2 acres and has a deeded Right of Way to the Kennebunk River. Enjoy the abundance of natural light while cozying up to a wood burning stove. This quaint home has 2 bedrooms upstairs and a flex room downstairs that could be used as an additional bedroom, den or office. The original charm of the home is mixed with tasteful updates including new bathroom, vinyl siding and all new windows. Enjoy the convenience of a great location only 2.5 miles from Kennebunkport's...This adorable antique Cape is sited on 2 acres and has a deeded Right of Way to the Kennebunk River. Enjoy the abundance of natural light while cozying up to a wood burning stove. This quaint home has 2 bedrooms upstairs and a flex room downstairs that could be used as an additional bedroom, den or office. The original charm of the home is mixed with tasteful updates including new bathroom, vinyl siding and all new windows. Enjoy the convenience of a great location only 2.5 miles from Kennebunkport's Dock Square, close to downtown Kennebunk, and a quick drive to Biddeford Crossing. First showings will be at the Open Houses on Saturday & Sunday, February 12th & 13th from 11-2.
  • Listed by: Tara Baker 207.590.2325 Tara@KennebunkBeachRealty.com • Kennebunk Beach Realty
  • Listed by: Gail Arnold 207.468.9400 GAIL@KENNEBUNKBEACHREALTY.COM • Kennebunk Beach Realty
Listing closed: 03/11/2022 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1519530
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Median sold price

$385,000

Avg days on market

69

Sale-to-list ratio

87.8%

Arundel, ME

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Property Information for 257 River Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $2,751 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: York County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Has Waterfront: No
  • Zoning: R-4

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1806
  • Lot Size: 2.00 AC / 87,120 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Town
  • Page: 61
  • Directions: Route 35 Kennebunk to Durrell's Bridge Road. Turn right at stop sign/Landing Boat School. Dirt driveway on the right about .25 miles down.
  • Latitude: 43.378945
  • Longitude: -$70.50
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: ARUN-000041-000000-000004
  • Tax Lot: 4
  • Tax Book Number: 6741
  • Tax Map Number: 41
  • Tax Year: 2021
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,751.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Other
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 87120.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Site: Level, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1320.0
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Building Area Total: 1320.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1806
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: Light Blue/Grey
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $265.15
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: K-1/Kerosene, Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: ROW to Water
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Tank

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Fiberglass, Shingle
  • Driveway: Other
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living
  • 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: 2
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Interior, Crawl Space
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, One-Floor Living

Room Information

Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Den
  • Den: Den
  • Den Level: First
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: Heat Stove Hookup

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 257 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 11, 2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1519530

$400,000—
Feb 14, 2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1519530

—
Feb 9, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1519530

$350,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/11/2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1519530

$400,000
02/14/2022

Pending

Maine Listings #1519530

—
02/09/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1519530

$350,000

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

Public Records for 257 River Road

Taxable Value

Land

$226,900

Additions

$183,700
Total$410,600

Tax Record

2025

$3,367 ($281 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

2

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,554 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,554 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

87,120 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1962

Year Renovated

1962

Zoning

R-4

County

YORK

APN

ARUN M:041 L:004

Schools near 257 River Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 21.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Sea Road School
Public - 3 to 5
Middle School Of The Kennebunks
Public - 6 to 8
Kennebunk High School
Public - 9 to 12
Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Sea Road School
Public3 to 5

Middle School Of The Kennebunks
Public6 to 8

Kennebunk High School
Public9 to 12

Kennebunkport Consolidated 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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$400,000
2
1,320
87,120
252 River Road, Arundel, ME 04046
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4
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1,712
44,431
260 River Road, Arundel, ME 04046
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2
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271 River Road, Arundel, ME 04046
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