285 John Tarr Road

Closed 3/9/20
Closed 3/9/20
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Last Sold Price
$210,000
3 beds1,754 sqft$120/sqft
285 John Tarr Rd, Bowdoin, ME 04287

Description

Wonderful 2-3 Bedroom Country Farmhouse on 2+ acres with 2 car garage offers spacious open floor plan on first floor, large kitchen with breakfast bar open to dining area with gorgeous built ins, new boiler and bright large living room with warm woodstove with beautiful stone surround. Potential first floor bedroom currently used as an extension of the living room, and 2 nice tiled bathrooms, one with soaking tub and dual vanities. You'll appreciate the woodwork and character throughout. Great private...Wonderful 2-3 Bedroom Country Farmhouse on 2+ acres with 2 car garage offers spacious open floor plan on first floor, large kitchen with breakfast bar open to dining area with gorgeous built ins, new boiler and bright large living room with warm woodstove with beautiful stone surround. Potential first floor bedroom currently used as an extension of the living room, and 2 nice tiled bathrooms, one with soaking tub and dual vanities. You'll appreciate the woodwork and character throughout. Great private setting close to both I-95 and I-295 access for commuting.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/09/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jeffrey Mateja • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (207) 553-2605 C: (207) 553-2605 jeff@kwmateja.com

Property Details for 285 John Tarr Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1438345
Days on Market
41
Taxes
$2,457 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1900
Lot Size
2.13 AC / 92,782 SF
County
Sagadahoc County
Architectural Style
Cape Cod, Farmhouse
Style
Cape Cod, Farmhouse
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Res

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$463,000

Avg days on market

20

Sale-to-list ratio

97.0%

Bowdoin, ME

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1

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Square Feet
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Acres

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$530,000 | 22 Forty Acre Lane, Bowdoin, ME 04287
1/75
2

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Square Feet
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$299,900 | 543 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287
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$245,000 | 15 Roberts Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287
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Acres

15 Roberts Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287

$570,000 | 153 Dead River Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287
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Square Feet
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Acres

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$463,000 | 797 Litchfield Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287
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$463,000

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Square Feet
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Square Feet
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Acres

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Acres

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Building Information for 285 John Tarr Road

Stories-Year Built1900Building Size-Lot Size2.13 AC / 92,782 SF

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Property Information for 285 John Tarr Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 185
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Augusta Rd (Rt 201) to Richmond Rd (Rt 197) to John Tarr Rd
  • Latitude: 44.099141
  • Longitude: -$69.91
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BOWD-000013-000000-000018
  • Tax Lot: 18
  • Tax Book Number: 3572
  • Tax Map Number: 13
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,457.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Inside Entrance
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Direct Entry to Living
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Level, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.13
  • Lot Size Area: 2.13
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 92782.8
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Dead End, Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Site: Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1754.0
  • Building Area Source: Seller
  • Building Area Total: 1754.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1900
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $119.67
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: Off Heating System, Oil
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Partial, Bulkhead
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Partial
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 285 John Tarr Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 9, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1438345

$210,000—
Feb 7, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1438345

—
Nov 6, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1438345

$199,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/09/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1438345

$210,000
02/07/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1438345

—
11/06/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1438345

$199,900

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

Public Records for 285 John Tarr Road

Taxable ValueLand$91,800Additions$273,500Total$365,300
Tax Record2025$3,890 ($324 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,424 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,424 SqFtStories2Lot Size92,783 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1940Year Renovated1940CountySAGADAHOCAPNBOWD M:13 L:18-0

Schools near 285 John Tarr Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bowdoin Central School
Public - PK to 5
Mt Ararat Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mt Ararat High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bowdoinham Community School
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

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This home: 285 John Tarr Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287
$210,000
3
1,754
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280 John Tarr Road, Bowdoin, ME 04287
$126,000
2
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3
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