297 River Rd

1,940 Sq. Ft.
$95 / Sq. Ft.
1,940
Sq. Ft.
$95
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Opportunity awaits! This home is in need of some TLC but has lots of potential. It features a spacious deck, a large yard and a pond all situated on 20 acres. Located only minutes from in town Bowdoinham and I-295. A must see!Opportunity awaits! This home is in need of some TLC but has lots of potential. It features a spacious deck, a large yard and a pond all situated on 20 acres. Located only minutes from in town Bowdoinham and I-295. A must see!

Property Details for 297 River Road

Architectural Style
Split Level
Style
Split Level
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 10/12/2018 12:00 AM

Property Details for 297 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1350469
Days on Market91
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1977
Lot Size20.00 AC / 871,200 SF
CountySagadahoc County

Location

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Building Information for 297 River Road

Stories-Year Built1977Building Size-Lot Size20.00 AC / 871,200 SF

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$1,360 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$940

Property Taxes

$420

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 297 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 94A
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From I-295 North take exit 37 ME-125/ ME-138 for Bowdoinham/Bowdoin. Turn right onto ME-125 N/ ME-138 N. Turn right onto Back Hill Rd. Turn left onto ME-24 N, continue for 1.3 miles 297 River Road will be on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.017208
  • Longitude: -$69.88
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 27
  • Tax Book Number: 337
  • Tax Map Number: R07
  • Tax Year: 2017
Parking
  • Parking Features: 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: No
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Wooded, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 20.0
  • Lot Size Area: 20.0
  • Lot Size Source: Deed
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 871200.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1050.0
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 890.0
  • Building Area Total: 1940.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1977
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Foundation Materials: Slab
  • Construction Materials: Composition, Wood Frame
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $95.36
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Composition
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Interior, Daylight, Finished, Full
  • Basement: Daylight, Finished, Full
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • # Full Baths Basement: 1.0
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Laminate, Carpet
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Basement
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Basement
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Basement
Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room: Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room Level: First
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 297 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 12, 2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1350469

$185,000
Aug 14, 2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1350469

May 11, 2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1350469

$189,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/12/2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1350469

$185,000
08/14/2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1350469

05/11/2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1350469

$189,000

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

Public Records for 297 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$91,600Additions$136,100Total$227,700
Tax Record2025$5,034 ($420 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,086 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,086 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,240 SqFtStories1Lot Size871,200 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1977Year Renovated1977CountySAGADAHOCAPNBOWN M:R07 L:027

Schools near 297 River Road

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

Mt Ararat Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt Ararat High School
Public9 to 12

Bowdoin Central School
PublicPK 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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