542 River Road

Closed 3/16/20
Closed 3/16/20
2-Exterior (2 of 4)
1-Exterior (1 of 4)
5-Front Door (1 of 2)
12-Kitchen (1 of 7)
13-Kitchen (2 of 7)
14-Kitchen (3 of 7)
15-Kitchen (4 of 7)
16-Kitchen (5 of 7)
17-Kitchen (6 of 7)
18-Kitchen (7 of 7)
19-Dining Room (1 of 2)
20-Dining Room (2 of 2)
21-Laundry (1 of 3)
22-Laundry (2 of 3)
23-Laundry (3 of 3)
24-Master Suite (1 of 6)
25-Master Suite (2 of 6)
26-Master Suite (3 of 6)
27-Master Suite (4 of 6)
28-Loft
29-Master Suite (5 of 6)
30-Master Suite (6 of 6)
6-Front Door (2 of 2)
7-Front Hall
11-Living Room (4 of 4)
8-Living Room (1 of 4)
9-Living Room (2 of 4)
10-Living Room (3 of 4)
31-Stairwell
32-Second Bedroom (1 of 3)
33-Second Bedroom (2 of 3)
34-Second Bedroom (3 of 3)
35-Upstairs Full Bath
36-Third Bedroom (1 of 3)
37-Third Bedroom (2 of 3)
38-Third Bedroom (3 of 3)
40-Backyard
3-Aerial View (1 of 4)
4-Aerial View (2 of 4)
41-Aerial View (3 of 4)
45-Aerial View (4 of 4)
42-Garage
43-Exterior (3 of 4)
44-Exterior (4 of 4)
39-New Furnace 2020
Last Sold Price
$187,000
3 beds1,072 sqft$174/sqft
542 River Rd, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

Description

This sweet home is ready for your new start! Lots of interior updates including new flooring, full refreshed and repainted interior, master bath, new furnace and new refrigerator(not in pictures). Lots of light! Vaulted ceilings in the master. Nice yard. Great Bowdoinham location with easy access to travel. Make this your next place. See it today!This sweet home is ready for your new start! Lots of interior updates including new flooring, full refreshed and repainted interior, master bath, new furnace and new refrigerator(not in pictures). Lots of light! Vaulted ceilings in the master. Nice yard. Great Bowdoinham location with easy access to travel. Make this your next place. See it today!
LISTING CLOSED: 03/16/2020 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Brett Davis • Brett Davis Real Estate
    P: (207) 865-9919 brettsteam@brettdavisre.com

Property Details for 542 River Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
1443625
Days on Market
5
Taxes
$2,019 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1933
Lot Size
1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
County
Sagadahoc County
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Rural

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$405,000

Avg days on market

17

Sale-to-list ratio

97.2%

Bowdoinham, ME

9 comparable properties found

$219,000 | 7 Billington Lane, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/34
1

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Sold 11/12/25

3
Bedrooms
1,456
Square Feet
0.89
Acres

7 Billington Lane, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$380,000 | 175 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/52
2

$380,000

Sold 11/05/25

3
Bedrooms
1,144
Square Feet
2.88
Acres

175 Main Street, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$315,000 | 205 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/51
3

$315,000

Sold 09/08/25

3
Bedrooms
1,008
Square Feet
1.13
Acres

205 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$628,500 | 145 Pork Point Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/85
4

$628,500

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres

145 Pork Point Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$405,000 | 744 Ridge Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
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5

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
4.06
Acres

744 Ridge Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

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1/49
6

$450,000

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
1.39
Acres

93 Bay Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$445,000 | 8 Lucas Lane, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/37
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Square Feet
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Acres

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Square Feet
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Acres

589 Post Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

$399,500 | 229 Carding Machine Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
1/3
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Bedrooms
2,104
Square Feet
1.54
Acres

229 Carding Machine Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008

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Building Information for 542 River Road

Stories-Year Built1933Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

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Property Information for 542 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 183
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: North on River Rd (Rt 24) from Bowdionham Center. Property on Left
  • Latitude: 44.029683
  • Longitude: -$69.86
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: BOWN-000007-000000-000056-AR000000
  • Tax Lot: 56A
  • Tax Book Number: 3115
  • Tax Map Number: R7
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,019.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Gravel, Detached
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Open, 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, Open, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1072.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 1072.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1933
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Foundation Materials: Stone, Brick/Mortar
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Frame
  • Color: Gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $172.57
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled, Oil
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities On: No
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Laundry - 1st Floor, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 1
  • Rooms Total: 7
  • Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Skylight
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface
Laundry
  • Laundry Room: Laundry
  • Laundry Room Level: First
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Heat Stove
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 542 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 16, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1443625

$187,000—
Feb 5, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1443625

—
Jan 31, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1443625

$185,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/16/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1443625

$187,000
02/05/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1443625

—
01/31/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1443625

$185,000

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

Public Records for 542 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$61,100Additions$86,500Total$147,600
Tax Record2025$3,263 ($272 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,072 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,072 SqFtStories4Lot Size44,431 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1933Year Renovated1933CountySAGADAHOCAPNBOWN M:R07 L:056-A

Schools near 542 River Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 75 Msad 75.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Bowdoinham Community School
Public - K to 5
Mt Ararat Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Mt Ararat High School
Public - 9 to 12
Bowdoin Central School
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: 542 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
$187,000
3
1,072
43,560
536 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
–
–
–
7,985
2,042,964
554 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
–
3
1
1,280
113,692
553 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
–
–
–
1,548
779,288
561 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
–
3
2
1,536
174,240
571 River Road, Bowdoinham, ME 04008
$237,500
4
2,614
903,870

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