Last Sold Price
3 beds1,408 sqft$81/sqft
283 John Tarr Rd, Bowdoin, ME 04287

Description

Looking for an affordable home that is in a private location but very close to everything? This is it! A classic stonewall fronts this property. Large open yard with potential for gardening, while the surrounding wooded area allows privacy to enjoy viewing visiting wildlife such as Moose and Deer! Welcoming kitchen with plenty of storage. Master is large with private bath. Newer carpet and paint. Close to Pleasant Pond for fishing and water recreation. Minutes to I-295. A lot of home for the price.Looking for an affordable home that is in a private location but very close to everything? This is it! A classic stonewall fronts this property. Large open yard with potential for gardening, while the surrounding wooded area allows privacy to enjoy viewing visiting wildlife such as Moose and Deer! Welcoming kitchen with plenty of storage. Master is large with private bath. Newer carpet and paint. Close to Pleasant Pond for fishing and water recreation. Minutes to I-295. A lot of home for the price.
LISTING CLOSED: 11/14/2017 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Helen Fox • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
    P: (207) 721-1000 helenfox@themainerealestatenetwork.com
  2. Listed by Donna Guiggey • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
    P: (207) 721-1000 donnag.tmren@gmail.com

Property Details for 283 John Tarr Road

Status
MLS #
1291005
Days on Market
266
Taxes
$1,324 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Mobile/Manufactured
MLS Type
Residential / Mobile Home
Year Built
1998
Lot Size
2.05 AC / 89,298 SF
Architectural Style
Other
Style
Other
View
Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$132,500

Avg days on market

27

Sale-to-list ratio

94.1%

Bowdoin, ME

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Location

Listing Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group

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Building Information for 283 John Tarr Road

Stories-Residences-Year Built1998Lot Size2.05 AC / 89,298 SF

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$690 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$579

Property Taxes

$110

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 283 John Tarr Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 168
  • Directions: From the intersection of Route 197 towards Litchfield. Go approximately 2 miles, John Tarr Road is on left at the sharp curve. #283 is on right.
  • Latitude: 44.097546
  • Longitude: -$69.91
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BOWD-000013-000000-000018-000002
  • Tax Lot: 18-02
  • Tax Book Number: 3030
  • Tax Map Number: 13
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,324.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.05
  • Lot Size Area: 2.05
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 89298.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1408.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1408.0
  • Property Sub Type: Mobile Home
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Mobile
  • Year Built: 1998
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Foundation Materials: Slab
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Mobile
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $80.97
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Propane
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living, Shower, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range
  • Other Appliances: Dryer not working correctly
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Cable
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Not Applicable
  • Basement: Slab
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Shower, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Full Bath, Soaking Tub, Walk-in Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Island
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Vaulted Ceiling
Mobile Home
Mobile Home Information
  • Body Type: Double Wide
  • Body Type: Double Wide
  • Manufactured Home Additional Info: Skirt
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 283 John Tarr Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 14, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1291005

$114,000
Sep 12, 2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1291005

Jan 9, 2017

Expired

Maine Listings #1273923

$109,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/14/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1291005

$114,000
09/12/2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1291005

01/09/2017

Expired

Maine Listings #1273923

$109,000

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

Public Records for 283 John Tarr Road

Taxable ValueLand$91,300Additions$103,400Total$194,700
Tax Record2025$2,074 ($173 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size89,298 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountySAGADAHOCAPNBOWD M:13 L:18-03

Schools near 283 John Tarr Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 5
Rating
School
Distance
Bowdoin Central School
PublicPK to 5

Mt Ararat Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt Ararat High School
Public9 to 12

Bowdoinham Community 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 283 John Tarr Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287
$114,000
3
1,408
89,298
$126,000
2
1,008
87,120
$210,000
3
1,754
92,782
3
1.5
2,440
1,202,256
100,188
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