279 Dead River Road

Closed 6/20/19

Sold

Last Sold Price

$246,000

2 beds2 baths1,600 sqft$154/sqft

279 Dead River Rd, Bowdoin, ME 04287

Single FamilyProperty Type

15.6 acresLot Size

2002Year Built

$154/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Wonderful Country Home on 15.6 private acres. Beautifully landscaped. Sitting back off the road enjoy both front entry porch and a rear deck. This sweet 2-bedroom home offers one floor living, pellet stove, hardwood, tile and room for expansion with a large loft and the beginnings of the 2nd full bath in the basement. Open floor plan, lots of light and low maintenance. A small horse barn in rear of home is set up for 2 horses with lots of storage. This property could bring out the gentleman farmer...Wonderful Country Home on 15.6 private acres. Beautifully landscaped. Sitting back off the road enjoy both front entry porch and a rear deck. This sweet 2-bedroom home offers one floor living, pellet stove, hardwood, tile and room for expansion with a large loft and the beginnings of the 2nd full bath in the basement. Open floor plan, lots of light and low maintenance. A small horse barn in rear of home is set up for 2 horses with lots of storage. This property could bring out the gentleman farmer in all of us. Full of potential and ready for its new owner.

Listing closed: 06/20/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1410728

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$355,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

100.2%

1/65

$425,000

Sold 08/20/26

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,600
Square Feet: 6.5
Acres

297 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287

1/42

$235,000

Sold 12/19/25

2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 960
Square Feet: 3.4
Acres

31 Samsons' Way, Bowdoin, ME 04287

1/56

$280,000

Sold 08/08/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,120
Square Feet: 19
Acres

92 Ledge Hill Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287

1/5

$463,000

Sold 10/10/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,622
Square Feet: 8.7
Acres

797 Litchfield Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287

1/36

$449,000

Sold 06/27/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,760
Square Feet: 3.41
Acres

73 Spring Drive, Bowdoin, ME 04287

1/43

$355,000

Sold 05/20/25

2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1,344
Square Feet: 3.6
Acres

17 Brookwood Lane, Bowdoin, ME 04287

1/17

$299,900

Sold 07/10/25

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,456
Square Feet: 4.44
Acres

543 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287

1/87

$495,000

Sold 10/17/24

3
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,904
Square Feet: 2.33
Acres

141 Spring Drive, Bowdoin, ME 04287

1/22

$270,000

Sold 06/13/25

2
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1,280
Square Feet: Unavailable
Acres

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Property Information for 279 Dead River Road

Property Details

Taxes: $3,055 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Sagadahoc County
Architectural Style: Cape Cod
Style: Cape Cod
Has Waterfront: No
Zoning: Rural

Building Information

Year Built: 2002
Lot Size: 15.60 AC / 679,536 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Rural

Page: 159
Directions: Route 201 N left onto Rt 125, right onto Litchfield Rd. Go 4.5 miles to a right on Dead River Rd. Home 1 mile on right.
Latitude: 44.09882
Longitude: -$69.96

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: BOWD-000014-000000-000033-000001

Tax Lot: 33-01
Tax Book Number: 1564
Tax Map Number: 14
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $3,055.00

Parking

Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces

Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
Has Attached Garage: No
Has Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Rural
Lot Size Acres: 15.6

Lot Size Area: 15.6
Lot Size Source: Survey
Lot Size Square Feet: 679536.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Roads: Paved, Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage: true
Road Frontage: 300.0
Source of Road Frontage: Survey
Site: Level, Wooded

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1600.0
Building Area Source: Seller

Building Area Total: 1600.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Quit Claim w/Covenant
Surveyed: Yes
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 2002

Building Features

Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete

Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Color: White

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $161.88

Green Features

HERS Certified: No

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Oil, Pellets
Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers

Gas: No Gas
Sewer: Private Sewer
Water Source: Well, Private
Water Heater: Off Heating System
Utilities On: No

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle

Driveway: Gravel

Interior Features

Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom
Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range

Appliances Included: Electric Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 2
# Full Baths Level 1: 1
Rooms Total: 6
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Doghouse
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full
Basement Entry: Doghouse
# Full Baths Basement: 1.0
Has Fireplace: No
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Porch
Has Cooling: No
Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile
Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom

Room Information

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
Primary Bedroom Level: First

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Countertop: Formica

Laundry

Laundry Room: Laundry
Laundry Room Level: First

Living Room

Living Room: Living Room
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup

Loft

Loft: Loft
Loft Amenities: Ladder, Stairway

Mud Room

Mud Room: Mud Room
Mud Room Level: First

Mud Room Amenities: Closet

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 279 Dead River Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jun 20, 2019	Sold Maine Listings #1410728	$246,000	—
May 8, 2019	Pending Maine Listings #1410728		—
Apr 18, 2019	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1410728	$259,000	—
Dec 31, 2018	Expired Maine Listings #1367403	$259,000	—
Aug 20, 2018	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1367403	$259,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
06/20/2019	Sold Maine Listings #1410728	$246,000
05/08/2019	Pending Maine Listings #1410728	—
04/18/2019	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1410728	$259,000
12/31/2018	Expired Maine Listings #1367403	$259,000
08/20/2018	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1367403	$259,000

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

Schools near 279 Dead River Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Bowdoin Central School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	5.0 mi
6/10	Mt Ararat Middle School	Public - Nearby school	6 to 8	10.5 mi
4/10	Mt Ararat High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	10.9 mi
9/10	Bowdoinham Community School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	6.9 mi
9/10	Woodside Elementary School	Public - Nearby school	K to 5	11.7 mi
10/10	Williams-Cone School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 5	11.8 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Bowdoin Central School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	5.0 mi
6/10	Mt Ararat Middle School Public6 to 8 Nearby school	10.5 mi
4/10	Mt Ararat High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	10.9 mi
9/10	Bowdoinham Community School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	6.9 mi
9/10	Woodside Elementary School PublicK to 5 Nearby school	11.7 mi
10/10	Williams-Cone School PublicPK to 5 Nearby school	11.8 mi

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 279 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$246,000	2	2	1,600	679,536
251 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$160,000	3	1	1,436	509,652
291 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$335,000	2	2	2,000	126,324
232 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$500,000	4	3	2,960	108,028
21 Bishops Way, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$210,000	4	3	2,100	222,156
Lot 31-0 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$25,000	–	–	–	148,104
3 Sampson's Way, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$175,000	4	2	1,750	95,832
15 Sampson's Way, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$140,900	3	2	1,566	135,036
326 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$246,500	2	2	1,333	470,448
34 Sampsons Way, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$275,000	4	2	2,560	196,020
Lot 29-02 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$40,000	–	–	–	121,968
31 Samsons' Way, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$235,000	2	2	960	148,104
Lot 30 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	$37,500	–	–	–	230,868
353 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	–	–	–	–	230,868
364 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	–	–	–	–	113,256
179 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287	–	–	2	1,456	93,218

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