Last Sold Price
1 bed813 sqft$314/sqft
290 Back Meadow Rd, Damariscotta, ME 04543

Description

Welcome to 290 Back Meadow Road, a charming and cozy retreat in the heart of Damariscotta! Built in 1770 with historic post and beam construction, this one-bedroom, one-bath cape sits on over 3 acres of peaceful, wooded land just minutes from downtown. The spacious living room is filled with natural light, highlighting the beautiful wide wood floorboards, and features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for chilly Maine evenings. Enjoy your mornings in the dining area, where you can take in serene...Welcome to 290 Back Meadow Road, a charming and cozy retreat in the heart of Damariscotta! Built in 1770 with historic post and beam construction, this one-bedroom, one-bath cape sits on over 3 acres of peaceful, wooded land just minutes from downtown. The spacious living room is filled with natural light, highlighting the beautiful wide wood floorboards, and features a cozy wood-burning fireplace, perfect for chilly Maine evenings. Enjoy your mornings in the dining area, where you can take in serene views of your sloping, tree-filled property. This amazing retreat is ready for you to call it home. Don't miss this unique opportunity—schedule your showing today!
LISTING CLOSED: 12/20/2024 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Douglas Schauf Jr. • RE/MAX Oceanside
    P: (207) 838-5593 C: (207) 838-5593 doug@makemaineyourhome.com
  2. Listed by Lisa Thompson • RE/MAX Oceanside
    P: (207) 799-7600 vicki@oceansidemaine.com

Property Details for 290 Back Meadow Road

Status
MLS #
1607759
Days on Market
15
Taxes
$2,973 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1770
Lot Size
3.44 AC / 149,846 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
View
Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Rural

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$260,000

Avg days on market

39

Sale-to-list ratio

94.5%

Damariscotta, ME

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1

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2
Bedrooms
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Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
Unavailable
Acres
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Bedrooms
1,232
Square Feet
1.4
Acres
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1/25
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Bedrooms
520
Square Feet
0.11
Acres
$460,000 | 36 Cove Lane, Damariscotta, ME 04543
1/36
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$460,000

Sold 08/25/25

3
Bedrooms
896
Square Feet
0.17
Acres
$352,000 | 17 Eagle Lane, Damariscotta, ME 04543
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2
Bedrooms
816
Square Feet
1.84
Acres
$250,000 | 201 Belvedere Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543
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3
Bedrooms
1,548
Square Feet
0.79
Acres

Location

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Sold By EXP Realty

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Building Information for 290 Back Meadow Road

Stories-Year Built1770Building Size-Lot Size3.44 AC / 149,846 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,544 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,296

Property Taxes

$248

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 290 Back Meadow Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 105
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Latitude: 44.052064
  • Longitude: -$69.48
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: DAMA-000004-000000-000027
  • Tax Lot: 027
  • Tax Book Number: 4407
  • Tax Map Number: 004
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,972.95
Parking
  • Parking Features: Other, 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Near Town, Rural, Open Lot, Rolling Slope, Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 3.44
  • Lot Size Area: 3.44
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 149846.4
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 813.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 813.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1770
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding
  • Color: Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $338.25
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Propane, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Metal
  • Driveway: Other
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Dryer, Gas Range, Washer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 1
  • Fireplaces Total: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 4
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Interior Entry, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Propane, Wood, Direct Vent Heater, Steam
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 290 Back Meadow Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 20, 2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1607759

$255,000—
Nov 27, 2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1607759

—
Oct 24, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1607759

$275,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/20/2024

Sold

Maine Listings #1607759

$255,000
11/27/2024

Pending

Maine Listings #1607759

—
10/24/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1607759

$275,000

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

Public Records for 290 Back Meadow Road

Taxable ValueLand$54,200Additions$106,500Total$160,700
Tax Record2025$3,380 ($282 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,224 SqFtStories2Lot Size149,846 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningSEASONCountyLINCOLNAPNDAMA M:004 L:027

Schools near 290 Back Meadow Road

This home is within Great Salt Bay Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Great Salt Bay Community School
PublicPK to 8

Damariscotta Montessori School
PrivatePK to 8

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: 290 Back Meadow Road, Damariscotta, ME 04543
$255,000
1
813
149,846
$390,000
3
1,878
87,120
$175,000
3
1,850
38,768
–
3
3
1,368
696,960
$762,700
3
1,907
609,840
$203,800
3
1,176
56,628

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