497 Ridge Rd

1,658 Sq. Ft.
$133 / Sq. Ft.
1,658
Sq. Ft.
$133
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Lovely contemporary home, in a prime location in beautiful Bowdoinham. LR with dramatic cathedral ceiling & an impressive stone chimney. Large eat-in kitchen that leads to a striking 25 x 16 sun room, with walls of windows that bring the outdoors, in. First floor master bedroom with stairs leading to the sun room. The woodstove and pellet stove offer alternative heating sources. Welcoming porch overlooking organic garden beds. Central to Portland, Augusta, Bath/Brunswick & L/A. Don't wait.Lovely contemporary home, in a prime location in beautiful Bowdoinham. LR with dramatic cathedral ceiling & an impressive stone chimney. Large eat-in kitchen that leads to a striking 25 x 16 sun room, with walls of windows that bring the outdoors, in. First floor master bedroom with stairs leading to the sun room. The woodstove and pellet stove offer alternative heating sources. Welcoming porch overlooking organic garden beds. Central to Portland, Augusta, Bath/Brunswick & L/A. Don't wait.
  1. Listed by Kathleen Gallant • RE/MAX Riverside
    P: (207)-725-8505 suespann@remax.net
  2. Listed by Kerry Haggerty • RE/MAX Riverside
    P: (207)-725-8505 suespann@remax.net

Property Details for 497 Ridge Road

Architectural Style
Cape Cod, Contemporary
Style
Cape Cod, Contemporary
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
AGR
LISTING CLOSED: 11/22/2017 12:00 AM

Property Details for 497 Ridge Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1324751
Days on Market28
Taxes$2,512 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1987
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountySagadahoc County

Location

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Building Information for 497 Ridge Road

Stories-Year Built1987Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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$1,328 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,118

Property Taxes

$209

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 497 Ridge Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 054
  • Directions: I-295 to Exit 37; east on Main St. to blinking light; left on Rt. 24/River Road; left on Ridge Road to #497 on right.
  • Latitude: 44.041051
  • Longitude: -$69.88
  • Transportation: Major Road Access
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Tax Lot: 04-A
  • Tax Book Number: 2057
  • Tax Map Number: R03
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,512.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Off Street
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, Off Street
  • Has Attached Garage: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Roads: Public
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Level, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1658.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1658.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1987
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Vertical Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $132.69
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans, Smart Electric Meter
  • Green Energy Efficient: Smart Electric Meter
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Pellets, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Vertical Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Laundry - Hookup, Storage
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • Laundry Features: Washer Hookup
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Interior, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Interior
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Stove, Other, Hot Water, Forced Air, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Storage
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom Amenities 2: Built-Ins
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Washer Hookup
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup
Loft
  • Loft: Loft
  • Loft Amenities: Ladder
Sun Room
  • Sunroom: Sunroom
  • Sunroom Level: First
  • Sunroom Amenities: Four-Season, Skylight, Heat Stove, Heated
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 497 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 22, 2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1324751

$220,000
Oct 11, 2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1324751

Aug 29, 2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1324751

$235,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/22/2017

Sold

Maine Listings #1324751

$220,000
10/11/2017

Pending

Maine Listings #1324751

08/29/2017

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1324751

$235,000

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

Public Records for 497 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$61,000Additions$167,200Total$228,200
Tax Record2025$5,046 ($420 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,346 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,346 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,469 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987Year Renovated1987CountySAGADAHOCAPNBOWN M:R03 L:004-A

Schools near 497 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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