Closed
Last Sold Price
$480,000
4 beds2,432 sqft

49 Ridge Rd, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

Single FamilyProperty Type
29.8 acresLot Size
1880Year Built
$197/sq ftPrice per sq ft
4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Owned and loved by the same family for over 36 years, this Classic Maine Farmhouse full of charm and character is now awaiting your memories to be made. Only a short walk to the Village amenities or kayak down from your 2,200' of owned waterfront, (which includes your OWN island!) , along the West Branch of the Cathance River. Gorgeous, private back deck overlooking the river surrounded by wildlife, apple, quince, blueberry, pear trees and perennial gardens. All protected by a conservation easement...Owned and loved by the same family for over 36 years, this Classic Maine Farmhouse full of charm and character is now awaiting your memories to be made. Only a short walk to the Village amenities or kayak down from your 2,200' of owned waterfront, (which includes your OWN island!) , along the West Branch of the Cathance River. Gorgeous, private back deck overlooking the river surrounded by wildlife, apple, quince, blueberry, pear trees and perennial gardens. All protected by a conservation easement to remain forever wild in this charming, neighborly community you will immediately want to call home.
  • Listed by: Teresa Morse 207.449.8770 teresamorse11@gmail.com • Gallant Real Estate
Listing closed: 10/16/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1465939
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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

36

Sale-to-list ratio

96.3%

Bowdoinham, ME

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Square Feet
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Location

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Sold By Keller Williams Realty

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Property Information for 49 Ridge Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $3,961 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse
  • Style: Farmhouse
  • View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: AGRICULTURE/SHRLND

Building Information

  • Year Built: 1880
  • Lot Size: 29.80 AC / 1,298,088 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Abuts Conservation, Neighborhood, Rural
  • Page: 033
  • Zoning Overlay: Yes
  • Directions: Main Street to blinking light, left on Rt. 24/River Road, Left of Ridge Road to #49 on right.
  • Latitude: 44.01431
  • Longitude: -$69.89
  • Transportation: Major Road Access
  • Island: Yes
  • Water Frontage Owned: 2200.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Deed, Seller, Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $2,200.00
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Body Name: Cathance River
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BOWN-000003-000000-000017U
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Book Number: 659
  • Tax Map Number: U03
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,961.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Detached
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Detached, Storage Above
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 4.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: RSU 75/MSAD 75

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Agricultural, Level, Wooded, Abuts Conservation, Neighborhood, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 29.8
  • Lot Size Area: 29.8
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 1298088.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 2180.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Agricultural, Level, Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2432.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2432.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1880
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Foundation Materials: Stone
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Color: Tan
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $196.96
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: No Gas
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, River/Brook/Stream, Waterfront Tidal
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Brick/Mortar, Full
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Brick/Mortar
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub

Room Information

Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level

Rental

Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 49 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1465939

$480,000
—
Aug 29, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1465939

—
—
Aug 24, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1465939

$479,000
—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1465939

$480,000
08/29/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1465939

—
08/24/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1465939

$479,000

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

Public Records for 49 Ridge Road

Taxable Value

Land

$72,900

Additions

$198,200
Total$271,100

Tax Record

2025

$5,994 ($500 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

0

Total Finished SqFt

3,477 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

3,477 SqFt

Lot Size

1,263,240 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

County

SAGADAHOC

APN

BOWN M:U03 L:017

Schools near 49 Ridge 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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 49 Ridge Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
$480,000
4
2,432
1,298,088
$12,000
3
1
1,125
29,621
–
3
1
1,344
71,874
–
4
1
1,064
28,314
$167,000
2
1,008
392,040
$160,000
3
1,080
21,780

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