Last Sold Price
2 beds1,898 sqft$685/sqft
42 Birch Rd, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538

Description

Enjoy Maine summers to their fullest from this 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage with 253 feet of waterfront. The 1.25-acre lot is beautifully landscaped, complete with a private deepwater dock with water and electric service. The delightful living room has a stone fireplace, engineered cherry hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, and amazing water views of Linekin Bay and its boating activity. The kitchen is part of the open floor plan with a butcher block countertop, gas range, open display shelves and farmhouse...Enjoy Maine summers to their fullest from this 2 bedroom 2 bath cottage with 253 feet of waterfront. The 1.25-acre lot is beautifully landscaped, complete with a private deepwater dock with water and electric service. The delightful living room has a stone fireplace, engineered cherry hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling, and amazing water views of Linekin Bay and its boating activity. The kitchen is part of the open floor plan with a butcher block countertop, gas range, open display shelves and farmhouse porcelain sink. The wrap-around deck is perfect for outdoor entertaining or relaxing. An oversized two-car garage has two large rooms above with a full bath. This space is perfect for a private home office, studio, rec room, or overflow guests. Top it all off with beach shares to the Sprucewold private sandy beach. This is the total package!
LISTING CLOSED: 10/01/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Karen Roberts • Tindal & Callahan Real Estate
    P: (207) 633-6711 C: (207) 380-6553 KROBERTS@TINDALANDCALLAHAN.COM

Property Details for 42 Birch Road

Status
MLS #
1506971
Days on Market
8
Taxes
$7,006 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1958
Lot Size
1.25 AC / 54,450 SF
Architectural Style
Cottage
Style
Cottage
Subdivision Name
Sprucewold
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
Special RES

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$850,000

Avg days on market

71

Sale-to-list ratio

94.8%

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Location

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Building Information for 42 Birch Road

Stories-Year Built1958Building Size-Lot Size1.25 AC / 54,450 SF

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$7,192 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,608

Property Taxes

$584

HOA Dues

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Property Information for 42 Birch Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Country Club, Near Town, Neighborhood, Other Location
  • Page: 65
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Directions: (From RT-1) Take ME-27 S to Pear St in Boothbay Harbor 18 min (12.5 mi). Take Atlantic Ave, Crest Ave and Nahanada Rd to Birch Rd 6 min (1.9 mi).
  • Latitude: 43.839006
  • Longitude: -$69.61
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access
  • Water Frontage Owned: 253.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $253.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay
  • Water Body Name: Linekin Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BOOH-000007-000000-000009
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Book Number: 3197
  • Tax Map Number: 7
  • Tax Annual Amount: $7,005.82
Parking
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Detached
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Paved
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Detached, Storage Above
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Other Location, Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Near Golf Course, Near Town, Neighborhood
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.25
  • Lot Size Area: 1.25
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 54450.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Association
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1898.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1898.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1958
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Foundation Materials: Pillar/Post/Pier
  • Construction Materials: Fiber Cement, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $710.75
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas Bottled
  • Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Beach Rights, Boat Mooring, Dock, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Public, Seasonal
  • Water Heater: Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Fiber Cement
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Equipment: Cable
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Other Equipment: Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 5
  • Basement: Other, Exterior Only
  • Basement: Other
  • Basement Entry: Exterior Only
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Direct Vent Heater, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Attic, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 17.7
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 15.5
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Balcony/Deck
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 12.11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 12.0
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 12.11
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 12.0
  • Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block, Other
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 23.7
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 19.2
  • Living Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Wood Burning Fireplace
Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1: Other Room 1
  • Other Room 1 Length: 17.9
  • Other Room 1 Level: Upper
  • Other Room 1 Width: 12.9
  • Other Room Amenities 1: Above Garage
Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2: Other Room 2
  • Other Room 2 Length: 18.2
  • Other Room 2 Level: Upper
  • Other Room 2 Width: 13.0
  • Other Room Amenities 2: Above Garage
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Length: 11.8
  • Office Level: First
  • Office Width: 7.5
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 42 Birch Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1506971

$1,300,000
Sep 10, 2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1506971

Aug 27, 2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1506971

$1,349,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2021

Sold

Maine Listings #1506971

$1,300,000
09/10/2021

Pending

Maine Listings #1506971

08/27/2021

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1506971

$1,349,000

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

Public Records for 42 Birch Road

Taxable ValueLand$756,300Additions$275,100Total$1,031,400
Tax Record2025$10,262 ($855 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths3Total Finished SqFt1,368 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,368 SqFtStories1Lot Size54,450 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1958Year Renovated1958ZoningWATERFCountyLINCOLNAPNBOOH M:007 L:009

Schools near 42 Birch Road

This home is within Boothbay-Boothbay Hbr Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Boothbay Region Elementary School
PublicPK to 8

Boothbay Region High School
Public9 to 12

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: 42 Birch Road, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538
$1,300,000
2
1,898
54,450
$1,250,000
3
2,184
19,602
$365,000
3
2,075
40,075
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20,909
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