Last Sold Price
3 beds1,624 sqft$74/sqft
278 South Rd, Topsfield, ME 04490

Description

Rural living an hour from Lincoln and 45 minutes to Calais. With 3 large BR's and an open floor plan, there's plenty of room for kids or the in-laws. There is a nice, paved driveway and a detached garage along with a couple of different work areas, for a small in home business. The main portion of the barn is 40'x56' combined with 2 covered ''shed'' areas on both sides. A good location for a small farm and a wonderful way to raise the kids.Rural living an hour from Lincoln and 45 minutes to Calais. With 3 large BR's and an open floor plan, there's plenty of room for kids or the in-laws. There is a nice, paved driveway and a detached garage along with a couple of different work areas, for a small in home business. The main portion of the barn is 40'x56' combined with 2 covered ''shed'' areas on both sides. A good location for a small farm and a wonderful way to raise the kids.
LISTING CLOSED: 01/10/2022 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Kirk Ritchie • CWA & Lake Street Real Estate
    P: (207) 290-1554 C: (207) 290-1554 kirk@cwalakestreet.com

Property Details for 278 South Road

Status
MLS #
1510163
Days on Market
42
Taxes
$1,176 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1972
Lot Size
50.00 AC / 2,178,000 SF
Architectural Style
Ranch
Style
Ranch
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
see town of Tosfield

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$740,000

Avg days on market

37

Sale-to-list ratio

98.8%

[Topsfield, ME]

9 comparable properties found

$203,000 | 38 South Road, Topsfield, ME 04490
1/54
1

$203,000

Sold 10/07/24

3
Bedrooms
1,796
Square Feet
18
Acres
$110,000 | 164 Lakeview Road, Topsfield, ME 04490
1/6
2

$110,000

Sold 12/04/24

3
Bedrooms
1,064
Square Feet
50
Acres
a front view of house with yard and green space
1/40
3

$750,000

Sold 10/04/24

3
Bedrooms
1,810
Square Feet
0.46
Acres
$755,000 | 53 Washington Street, Topsfield, MA 01983
1/40
4

$755,000

Sold 07/30/25

3
Bedrooms
1,538
Square Feet
1.02
Acres
$503,500 | 573 Lakeview Road, Topsfield, ME 04490
1/2
5

$503,500

Sold 03/18/25

2
Bedrooms
1,600
Square Feet
2.5
Acres
a house view with swimming pool and garden space
1/40
6

$895,000

Sold 06/30/26

3
Bedrooms
1,936
Square Feet
0.93
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard and garage
1/2
7

$740,000

Sold 10/14/25

3
Bedrooms
1,044
Square Feet
1.01
Acres
front view of a house with a yard
1/24
8

$845,000

Sold 09/24/25

3
Bedrooms
1,794
Square Feet
0.93
Acres
$535,000 | 10 Prospect Street, Topsfield, MA 01983
1/41
9

$535,000

Sold 09/30/25

3
Bedrooms
1,823
Square Feet
0.59
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 278 South Road

Stories-Year Built1972Building Size-Lot Size50.00 AC / 2,178,000 SF

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$708 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$610

Property Taxes

$98

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 278 South Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 325/97
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Latitude: 45.400933
  • Longitude: -$67.73
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 3 & 4
  • Tax Book Number: 1941/2612
  • Tax Map Number: 7
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,175.61
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Paved, Detached
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Agricultural, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 50.0
  • Lot Size Area: 50.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 2178000.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: 690.0
  • Site: Agricultural, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1624.0
  • Building Area Source: Measured
  • Building Area Total: 1624.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: No
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1972
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $91.75
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Driveway: Gravel, Paved
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Width: 12.0
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 15.0
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 14.0
Great Room
  • Great Room: Great Room
  • Great Room Length: 13.0
  • Great Room Level: First
  • Great Room Width: 20.0
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Length: 7.0
  • Laundry Room Level: First
  • Laundry Room Width: 12.5
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 15.0
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 18.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 278 South Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 10, 2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1510163

$120,000
Nov 5, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1510163

Sep 24, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1510163

$149,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/10/2022

Sold

Maine Listings #1510163

$120,000
11/05/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1510163

09/24/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1510163

$149,000

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Schools near 278 South Road

This home is within East Range Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
East Range Ii Csd School
PublicPK to 8

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4
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