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4 beds2,540 sqft
31 Shipley Rd, South Bristol, ME 04568
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.6 acresLot Size
1954Year Built
$354/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Located in the desirable summer community of Christmas Cove, this gracious and lovingly maintained 4 bedroom, 4 bath oceanside cottage with superb westerly views of the cove, sunsets and the Atlantic. Enjoy all the best of summer activities including sailing, picnicking on your own pebble beach, and entertaining on the waterside deck. A year round home, this can be your destination any time of the year. Low South Bristol taxes.Located in the desirable summer community of Christmas Cove, this gracious and lovingly maintained 4 bedroom, 4 bath oceanside cottage with superb westerly views of the cove, sunsets and the Atlantic. Enjoy all the best of summer activities including sailing, picnicking on your own pebble beach, and entertaining on the waterside deck. A year round home, this can be your destination any time of the year. Low South Bristol taxes.
  • Listed by: Constance Moss 207.671.0117 cmoss@legacysir.com • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
  • Listed by: Thomas Field 207.215.6455 tfield@legacysir.com • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
Listing closed: 10/28/2016 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1243290

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Avg days on market

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Sale-to-list ratio

88.9%

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Location

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Property Information for 31 Shipley Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $4,627 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Lot Size: 1.60 AC / 69,696 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Rural
  • Page: 169
  • Directions: Drive east from the bridge between Newcastle and Damariscotta. Turn right onto Route 129 South and follow to South Bristol. Follow road to end, take slight right onto Shipley Road. #31 is on right side.
  • Latitude: 43.838469
  • Longitude: -$69.55
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access
  • Water Frontage Owned: 225.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Appraiser
  • Waterfront Amount: $225.00
  • Water Body Type: Cove, Ocean
  • Water Body Name: Christmas, Atlantic
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 5
  • Tax Book Number: 3836
  • Tax Map Number: 7
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,627.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached, Off Street
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, Off Street
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Has Garage: Yes
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, Level, Near Golf Course, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.6
  • Lot Size Area: 1.6
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 69696.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Dead End, Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Open
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2540.0
  • Building Area Total: 2540.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1954
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Color: Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $354.33
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Security System, Walk-in Closets, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 4
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Exterior Only, Unfinished
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Width: 12.0
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet, Full Bath, Suite
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12.0
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12.0
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet, Full Bath, Suite
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Length: 126.0
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 3 Width: 134.0
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Full Bath, Soaking Tub, Suite
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Length: 15.0
  • Bedroom 4 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 4 Width: 146.0
  • Bedroom Amenities 4: Closet, Full Bath
Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room: Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room Length: 9.0
  • Bonus Room Level: First
  • Bonus Room Width: 9.0
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Length: 146.0
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 84.0
  • Dining Room Amenities: Skylight, Vaulted Ceiling, Informal
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Length: 178.0
  • Family Room Level: Second
  • Family Room Width: 218.0
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 14.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 21.0
  • Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen, Island
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 248.0
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 178.0
  • Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 31 Shipley Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 28, 2016

Sold

Maine Listings #1243290

$900,000
Sep 6, 2016

Pending

Maine Listings #1243290

Oct 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1243290

$1,250,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/28/2016

Sold

Maine Listings #1243290

$900,000
09/06/2016

Pending

Maine Listings #1243290

10/20/2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1243290

$1,250,000

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

Public Records for 31 Shipley Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,238,000Additions$208,000Total$1,446,000
Tax Record2025$8,025 ($669 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size69,696 SqFtCountyLINCOLNAPNSOUL M:07 L:05

Schools near 31 Shipley Road

This home is within South Bristol Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
South Bristol Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 31 Shipley Road, South Bristol, ME 04568
$900,000
4
2,540
69,696
43,560
44,867
287,496
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