Last Sold Price
4 beds2,319 sqft$228/sqft
490 Harpswell Islands Rd, Harpswell, ME 04079

Description

Set on spectacular grounds, this updated antique 4 bedroom coastal cape has wide pine floors, three original fireplaces, and a well preserved barn with detached bunk house. The expansive property is lined with historic stone walls, features mature hardwoods, and offers vintage apple trees and gardens. Newer additions include a post and beam kitchen and dining wing with cathedral ceilings a brick hearth/wood stove all overlooking a private stone patio nestled in well landscaped back yard which gently...Set on spectacular grounds, this updated antique 4 bedroom coastal cape has wide pine floors, three original fireplaces, and a well preserved barn with detached bunk house. The expansive property is lined with historic stone walls, features mature hardwoods, and offers vintage apple trees and gardens. Newer additions include a post and beam kitchen and dining wing with cathedral ceilings a brick hearth/wood stove all overlooking a private stone patio nestled in well landscaped back yard which gently slopes to a pristine salt water marsh and Harpswell's largest conservation area. A perfect location, close to town and route 1, yet a short walk to your deeded deep water dock, float, and mooring. New owners will appreciate ample storage from the post and beam barn, a tractor shed, and the detached 2 car garage.
LISTING CLOSED: 10/16/2018 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Bruce Davis • Engel & Volkers Casco Bay
    P: (207) 798-9595 C: (207) 798-9595 bruce.davis@evrealestate.com

Property Details for 490 Harpswell Islands Road

Status
MLS #
1348702
Days on Market
105
Taxes
$2,806 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1772
Lot Size
6.10 AC / 265,716 SF
Architectural Style
Cape Cod, Farmhouse
Style
Cape Cod, Farmhouse
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
interior/shore

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$680,000

Avg days on market

21

Sale-to-list ratio

96.1%

Harpswell, ME

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1

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4
Bedrooms
2,674
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
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Acres
$1,490,000 | 69 Hawthorne Lane, Harpswell, ME 04079
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Square Feet
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Acres
$1,900,000 | 27 Driftwood Tide Lane, Harpswell, ME 04079
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Square Feet
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Acres
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Square Feet
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Acres
$680,000 | 13 Eggemoggin Way, Harpswell, ME 04079
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Bedrooms
2,097
Square Feet
4.38
Acres
$616,000 | 31 Howards Hill Road, Harpswell, ME 04079
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3
Bedrooms
2,477
Square Feet
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Acres
$629,000 | 146 Oak Ledge Road, Harpswell, ME 04079
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Bedrooms
2,269
Square Feet
1.85
Acres

Location

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Building Information for 490 Harpswell Islands Road

Stories-Year Built1772Building Size-Lot Size6.10 AC / 265,716 SF

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$2,923 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,689

Property Taxes

$234

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 490 Harpswell Islands Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Seasonal
  • Location: Abuts Conservation, Rural
  • Page: 119
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: From Cooks Corner travel south along US Route 24 toward Lands End. Continue over the Gurnet Bridge to Great Island. Continue for 2.0 miles to the Great Island Boat Yard. The property will be on your right 0.3 miles past the Great Island Boat Yard Entrance
  • Latitude: 43.825849
  • Longitude: -$69.92
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access
  • Water Frontage Owned: 25.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
  • Waterfront Amount: $75.00
  • Water Body Type: Bay
  • Water Body Name: Quahog Bay
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: HARP-000047-000000-000009
  • Tax Lot: 9
  • Tax Book Number: 24667
  • Tax Map Number: 47
  • Tax Year: 2015
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,806.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Basement, 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Other, Detached, Underground
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 4+ Car, Detached, Underground, Basement
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Open, Level, Abuts Conservation, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.1
  • Lot Size Area: 6.1
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 265716.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Open, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2319.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2319.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Other, Wood Frame
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Year Built: 1772
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone
  • Foundation Materials: Stone
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Other, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $228.12
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Boat Mooring, Deeded, Dock, Oceanfront, ROW to Water, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel, Other
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 2
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Basement: Interior, Full
  • Basement: Full
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Hot Water
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight, Full Bath, Suite
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Wood Burning Fireplace
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: First
  • Bedroom Amenities 3: Above Garage, Heat Stove, Full Bath, Suite
Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
  • Bedroom 4 Level: First
  • Bedroom Amenities 4: Heat Stove
Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
Office Room
  • Office Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 490 Harpswell Islands Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 16, 2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1348702

$529,000
Aug 20, 2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1348702

May 4, 2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1348702

$529,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/16/2018

Sold

Maine Listings #1348702

$529,000
08/20/2018

Pending

Maine Listings #1348702

05/04/2018

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1348702

$529,000

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

Public Records for 490 Harpswell Islands Road

Taxable ValueLand$277,800Additions$412,000Total$689,800
Tax Record2025$4,594 ($383 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,319 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,319 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt868 SqFtStories2Lot Size265,716 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceZoningRP/INTCountyCUMBERLANDAPNHARP M:047 L:009

Schools near 490 Harpswell Islands 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
Harpswell Community School
PublicK to 5

Mt Ararat Middle School
Public6 to 8

Mt Ararat High School
Public9 to 12

Williams-Cone 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: 490 Harpswell Islands Road, Harpswell, ME 04079
$529,000
4
2,319
265,716
$450,000
38,768
2
1
854
109,771
1
20,000
283,140
$400,000
43,560
2
3,222
279,220

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