Last Sold Price
1 bed944 sqft$281/sqft
259 Camp Benson Rd, Newport, ME 04953

Description

I want it!... But I am going to pass it along to one incredibly lucky Buyer. This Lakefront Property offers over 4.5 acres, 230+/-' of water frontage on a protected but open cove. Watch the sunrise and listen to the Loons from the solid permanent 10x26 deck/wharf with attached 4x20 aluminum dock to hold your pontoon boat and dangle your feet. Can you smell the campfires and taste the beverages and smores? When the day is done you will enjoy your comfortable custom built in 2013, year-round, sweet...I want it!... But I am going to pass it along to one incredibly lucky Buyer. This Lakefront Property offers over 4.5 acres, 230+/-' of water frontage on a protected but open cove. Watch the sunrise and listen to the Loons from the solid permanent 10x26 deck/wharf with attached 4x20 aluminum dock to hold your pontoon boat and dangle your feet. Can you smell the campfires and taste the beverages and smores? When the day is done you will enjoy your comfortable custom built in 2013, year-round, sweet Cottage. Nothing to do here but enjoy. Many furnishings convey as well. A 1 Bedroom 1/2 Bath Seasonal Guest Cottage for overflow visitors or rental income. A cute She Shed, Perfect garage and workshop. Bonus garage for the toys. Complete privacy with the large landscaped lot studded with Birch. Private Well & Septic. Town maintained dirt road only minutes from town and I95. Feeling Lucky yet? This will not last long... Call Now!
LISTING CLOSED: 08/03/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Stephen Clifford • NextHome Experience
    P: (207) 721-0000 C: (207) 991-1550 stevecliffordrealtor@gmail.com
  2. Listed by Pamela Libby • NextHome Experience
    P: (207) 721-0000 C: (207) 942-5011 pamlibbyrealtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 259 Camp Benson Road

Status
MLS #
1456633
Days on Market
3
Taxes
$3,342 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
2013
Lot Size
4.58 AC / 199,504 SF
Architectural Style
Other, Camp, Cottage, Bungalow, Ranch
Furnished
Furnished
Style
Bungalow, Camp, Cottage, Other, Ranch
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Shoreland

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$225,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

95.2%

Newport, ME

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Location

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Building Information for 259 Camp Benson Road

Stories-Year Built2013Building Size-Lot Size4.58 AC / 199,504 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,625 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,347

Property Taxes

$279

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 259 Camp Benson Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 58/P
  • Directions: From Moosehead Trail (Rt.7) take Camp Benson Road, once Camp Benson turn sharp left, drive approx 1 mile, sign is up on Right.
  • Latitude: 44.859572
  • Longitude: -$69.27
  • Transportation: Major Road Access
  • Island: No
  • Water Frontage Owned: 230.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Seller, Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $230.00
  • Water Body Type: Lake
  • Water Body Name: Sebasticook Lake
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: NEPT-000007-000000-000068-000002-A
  • Tax Lot: 68-2A
  • Tax Book Number: 7119
  • Tax Map Number: 7
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,342.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, On Site, Carport, Detached
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: 3 Car, Carport, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: RSU 19
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Wooded, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.58
  • Lot Size Area: 4.58
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 199504.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: true
  • Roads: Gravel, Public, Dirt
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Front Other Source: Measured
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 465.49
  • Source of Road Frontage: Survey
  • Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 944.0
  • Building Area Source: Seller
  • Building Area Total: 944.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: Partial
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 2013
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Foundation Materials: Slab, Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $263.77
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans, Radiant Barrier
  • Green Energy Efficient: Radiant Barrier
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, Dock, Lake/Fresh Water
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Clubhouse
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Clubhouse, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Basement: Slab
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 12.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
Great Room
  • Great Room: Great Room
  • Great Room Length: 20.0
  • Great Room Level: First
  • Great Room Width: 12.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 16.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 16.0
  • Kitchen Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica, Solid Surface
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 16.0
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 16.0
  • Living Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 259 Camp Benson Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 3, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1456633

$265,000
Jun 21, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1456633

Jun 16, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1456633

$249,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/03/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1456633

$265,000
06/21/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1456633

06/16/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1456633

$249,000

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

Public Records for 259 Camp Benson Road

Taxable ValueLand$108,100Additions$122,700Total$230,800
Tax Record2025$4,131 ($344 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,232 SqFtStories1Lot Size180,338 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2013Year Renovated2013ZoningIBCountyPENOBSCOTAPNNEPT M:007 L:068-002-A

Schools near 259 Camp Benson Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 19.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 4
Rating
School
Distance
Somerset Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Nokomis Regional Middle School
Public5 to 8

Nokomis Regional High School
Public9 to 12

Sebasticook Valley Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

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: 259 Camp Benson Road, Newport, ME 04953
$265,000
1
944
199,504
$114,000
1
774
53,578
3
1
1,056
44,867
1,256
154,202
$65,000
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