490 Mere Point Rd

2,240 Sq. Ft.
$200 / Sq. Ft.
2,240
Sq. Ft.
$200
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A classic American survivor that successfully combines immaculate preservation with modern comforts, this circa 1780 cape overlooks huge trees and gardens to the front and sweeping meadows to the rear. At only 5 minutes to Brunswick/Bowdoin College, 10 minutes to public waterfront on Maquoit, Mere Point or Middle Bays and 45 minutes to Portland, you can live in a piece of history on a lovely rural property and still enjoy all the amenities the area has to offer.A classic American survivor that successfully combines immaculate preservation with modern comforts, this circa 1780 cape overlooks huge trees and gardens to the front and sweeping meadows to the rear. At only 5 minutes to Brunswick/Bowdoin College, 10 minutes to public waterfront on Maquoit, Mere Point or Middle Bays and 45 minutes to Portland, you can live in a piece of history on a lovely rural property and still enjoy all the amenities the area has to offer.
  1. Listed by Patricia Lawson • Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (207)-729-2820 info@legacysir.com

Property Details for 490 Mere Point Road

Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
View
Fields, Trees/Woods
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Residential
LISTING CLOSED: 10/02/2015 12:00 AM

Property Details for 490 Mere Point Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1218071
Days on Market91
Taxes$5,390 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1780
Lot Size6.00 AC / 261,360 SF
CountyCumberland County

Location

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Sold By William Raveis Real Estate

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Building Information for 490 Mere Point Road

Stories-Year Built1780Building Size-Lot Size6.00 AC / 261,360 SF

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$2,724 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,275

Property Taxes

$449

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 490 Mere Point Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Near Shopping, Rural
  • Page: 200
  • Directions: South on Maine Street to Mere Point Road. On the right of the NW corner of Mere Point Rd and Rossmore Rd.
  • Latitude: 43.86667
  • Longitude: -$69.98
  • Transportation: Major Road Access, Near Airport, Rail Available
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 023
  • Tax Book Number: 28219
  • Tax Map Number: 025
  • Tax Year: 2014
  • Tax Annual Amount: $5,390.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Corner Lot, Near Shopping, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 6.0
  • Lot Size Area: 6.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 261360.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Corner Lot, Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2240.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2240.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1780
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Materials: Stone, Granite, Brick/Mortar
  • Construction Materials: Clapboard, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Color: white
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $199.78
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby, Oceanfront, Public
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard
  • Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Storage
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 10
  • Basement: Interior, Crawl Space, Full
  • Basement: Crawl Space, Full
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Radiator
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Storage
Room Information
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
  • Bedroom 3 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Gas Fireplace
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Office Room
  • Office: Office
  • Office Level: First
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 490 Mere Point Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 2, 2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1218071

$447,500
Aug 21, 2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1218071

May 20, 2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1218071

$495,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/02/2015

Sold

Maine Listings #1218071

$447,500
08/21/2015

Pending

Maine Listings #1218071

05/20/2015

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1218071

$495,000

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

Public Records for 490 Mere Point Road

Taxable ValueLand$207,000Additions$504,000Total$711,000
Tax Record2025$9,399 ($783 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt2,186 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,186 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt930 SqFtStories2Lot Size261,360 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1840Year Renovated1840ZoningRP1CountyCUMBERLANDAPNBRUN M:025 L:023

Schools near 490 Mere Point Road

This home is within Brunswick Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 2
Public - 3 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Kate Furbish Elementary School
PublicPK to 2

Harriet Beecher Stowe Elementary
Public3 to 5

Brunswick Junior High School
Public6 to 8

Brunswick High School
Public9 to 12

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