498 River Rd
Closed 4/22/24
Closed 4/22/24
Description
Situated on 4 scenic acres overlooking the Eastern River, this historic toll house for the Lower Bridge has been well maintained and updated by its recent owners. Single-story living is possible on both floors. Hot water boiler, heat pumps, Anderson windows, good insulation, and a whole house generator keep this home cozy in all seasons. Street level upstairs offers 1 bedroom with en-suite bath, kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceilings, living room, and a beautiful sun room/office looking out over...Situated on 4 scenic acres overlooking the Eastern River, this historic toll house for the Lower Bridge has been well maintained and updated by its recent owners. Single-story living is possible on both floors. Hot water boiler, heat pumps, Anderson windows, good insulation, and a whole house generator keep this home cozy in all seasons. Street level upstairs offers 1 bedroom with en-suite bath, kitchen, dining room with vaulted ceilings, living room, and a beautiful sun room/office looking out over woods, water, and wetlands. Up a small staircase there are two loft rooms that could be used in myriad ways. The downstairs walk-out offers 2 more bedrooms, bathroom, laundry room, and a large common area which formerly contained a galley kitchen. 2-car garage with useful space and a crow's nest above offers added possibilities. Fenced yard and a peaceful rear deck overlooking wetlands and the Eastern River give you plenty of opportunity to relax, entertain, and enjoy the peaceful historic community of Dresden. 12 minutes to Wiscasset, less than 20 minutes to downtown Bath, 25 minutes to downtown Brunswick, 27 minutes to Augusta, and less than an hour to Maine's best beaches, Portland, and Rockland, this home is well-situated to give you access to the best of the southern Mid-coast, while keeping the business and commerce centers of Maine within reach. This unique home offers a quiet retreat with backyard access to the Kennebec watershed, via 214 feet of frontage on the Eastern river. Year round views of the Eastern and Kennebec Rivers as well as Swan Island. This historic structure maintains the character and craftsmanship of Maine's early years, with modern systems and efficiency. 498 River Road is ready to be crafted to the next generation's needs, and will be a wonderful sanctuary for its next loving owners.
- Listed by Dylan Suagee • Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Property Details for 498 River Road
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesRiver
ArchitecturalStyleCottage, Other Style
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningShoreland
ViewTrees/Woods
LISTING UPDATED: 01/16/2025 10:08 PM
Property Details for 498 River Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1578298 |
| Days on Market | 57 |
| Taxes | $3,245 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1798 |
| Lot Size | 4.00 AC / 174,240 SF |
| County | Lincoln County |
Location
Listing Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
Sold By Dan Anderson Real Estate, Inc.
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Building Information for 498 River Road
Stories-Year Built1798Building Size-Lot Size4.00 AC / 174,240 SF
Payment Calculator
$1,928 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$1,657
Property Taxes
$270
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 498 River Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Water Body Name: Eastern River, Kennebec River
- Zip Code: 3826
- Town: Dresden
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04342
- County: Lincoln
- Geo Latitude: 44.054198
- Geo Longitude: -69.771809
- Tax Lot: 11
- Site:Level: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Near Public Beach: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Location:Rural: Yes
- Transportation:Major Road Access: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 214.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 214.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
- Recreational Water:River/Brook/Stream: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Deep: Yes
- Recreational Water:Waterfront Tidal: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Off Street, Storage
- Attached Garage: No
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 3867
- Tax Map Number: 10
- Tax Year: 2022
- Parcel Number: DRES-000010-000000-000011
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $3,245.00
- Restrictions:No Restrictions: Yes
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Electric: Yes
- Water Heater:Tank: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 744.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1330.0
- Lot Size Acres: 4.0
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 2074.0
- Lot Size Area: 4.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 174240.0
- Bedrooms Total: 3
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 498
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Trustee
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
- Property Information:Bank Owned REO: No
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 9.00
- Property Information:Acreage Other Source: Deed, Previous Listing
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:Color: Grey
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: 1.00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Road Front Other Source: MLS
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:Other Source of Square Footage: Previous Listing
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 3: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Upper: .00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Upper: .00
Parking
- Driveway:Paved: Yes
Property and Assessments
- Leased Land: No
- Property Type: Residential,Single Family Residence
- Property Type Label: Residential
- Property Sub-Type: Single Family Residence
- Building Area Source: Seller
- Year Built: 1798
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Private Sewer, Septic Design Available, Septic Existing on Site
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Other Appliances: Heat Pumps, Generator
- Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 0
- Fireplace: No
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Detached: Yes
- Roof: Flat, Membrane, Metal, Shingle
- Vehicle Storage:Storage Above: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
- Patio and Porch Features:Glassed-in Porch: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Walk-Out Access, Daylight, Finished, Full
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Shower, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors, Level Entry, Other Accessibilities, Other Bath Modifications, Accessible Approach with Ramp
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 9
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Formica: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Loft
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper
Room 6
- Room Type: Loft
- Room Length: 9.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Level: Upper
Room 7
- Room Type: Family Room
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Level: Basement
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Level: Basement
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Level: Basement
Property History for 498 River Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1531043657 | $340,000 | — |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Sold Maine Listings #1578298 | $340,000 | — |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Pending Maine Listings #1578298 | — | |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1578298 | — | |
| Nov 25, 2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1578298 | $419,000 | — |
| Jun 17, 2016 | Sold Maine Listings #1250434 | $182,000 | — |
| Jun 8, 2016 | Pending Maine Listings #1250434 | — | |
| Jun 7, 2016 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1250434 | — | |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1250434 | $187,000 | — |
| Feb 1, 2016 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1248601 | $187,000 | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1248601 | $187,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1531043657 | $340,000 |
| 04/22/2024 | Sold Maine Listings #1578298 | $340,000 |
| 01/26/2024 | Pending Maine Listings #1578298 | — |
| 01/26/2024 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1578298 | — |
| 11/25/2023 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1578298 | $419,000 |
| 06/17/2016 | Sold Maine Listings #1250434 | $182,000 |
| 06/08/2016 | Pending Maine Listings #1250434 | — |
| 06/07/2016 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1250434 | — |
| 02/05/2016 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1250434 | $187,000 |
| 02/01/2016 | Withdrawn Maine Listings #1248601 | $187,000 |
| 01/14/2016 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1248601 | $187,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 498 River Road
Taxable ValueLand$90,800Additions$186,600Total$277,400
Tax Record2024$4,022 ($335 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,119 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,119 SqFtStories1Lot Size174,240 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyLINCOLNAPNDRES M:10 L:11
Schools near 498 River Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 02.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 3 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Henry L Cottrell School PublicPK to 3 | ||
Dresden Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Hall-Dale Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Marcia Buker 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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Listing Courtesy of Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate/The Masiello Group
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