Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds1,300 sqft
551 Appleton Rd, Union, ME 04862
Single FamilyProperty Type
4.42 acresLot Size
1997Year Built
$195/sq ftPrice per sq ft
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Come home to this exciting refined cabin set on four acres with 600' along the St. George River and sitting well off the road for privacy. You'll love the open & airy design with polished pine floors, large windows, and cathedral ceilings. Best of all, the family room looks out through a wall of windows, to the River and an abundance of wildlife. Nothing to do but relax. Easy, comfortable living!Come home to this exciting refined cabin set on four acres with 600' along the St. George River and sitting well off the road for privacy. You'll love the open & airy design with polished pine floors, large windows, and cathedral ceilings. Best of all, the family room looks out through a wall of windows, to the River and an abundance of wildlife. Nothing to do but relax. Easy, comfortable living!
  • Listed by: Susan Trenholm 207.949.9946 susan@catesre.com • Cates Real Estate
  • Listed by: Richard Whelan 207.542.9773 rickw@catesre.com • Cates Real Estate
Listing closed: 10/01/2019 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1422442

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Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$305,000

Avg days on market

25

Sale-to-list ratio

93.2%

Union, ME

9 comparable properties found

$257,500 | 1060 Appleton Road, Union, ME 04862
1/20
1

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Bedrooms
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Square Feet
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Acres
$316,500 | 376 Appleton Road, Union, ME 04862
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Bedrooms
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$305,000 | 90 Sterlingtown Lane, Union, ME 04862
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$215,000 | 108 Common Road, Union, ME 04862
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$310,000 | 433 North Union Road, Union, ME 04862
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$180,000 | 230 Appleton Road, Union, ME 04862
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$740,000 | 186 Hawes Lane, Union, ME 04862
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$297,000 | 1374 Appleton Road, Union, ME 04862
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$418,000 | 102 Hills Point, Union, ME 04862
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Location

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Property Information for 551 Appleton Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,670 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • County: Knox County
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary
  • Style: Cape Cod, Contemporary
  • View: Scenic, Trees/Woods
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: Shoreland
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Lot Size: 4.42 AC / 192,535 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Rural
  • Page: 199
  • Zoning Overlay: No
  • Directions: Route 17 West, turn right on Appleton Road. Travel approximately one mile and property is on the right.
  • Latitude: 44.232506
  • Longitude: -$69.28
  • Island: No
  • Water Frontage Owned: 600.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Seller, Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $600.00
  • Water Body Type: River
  • Water Body Name: Saint George
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: UNNN-000009-000000-000016-000003
  • Tax Lot: 16-3
  • Tax Book Number: 4327
  • Tax Map Number: 9
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $3,670.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, Reclaimed, On Site, Paved, Detached
  • Parking: On Site, Paved
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Auto Door Opener, Detached
  • Has Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Open, Wooded, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 4.42
  • Lot Size Area: 4.42
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 192535.2
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Other Source of Square Footage: Maine Pine Log Home.
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Road Frontage: 437.0
  • Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
  • Site: Open, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 1300.0
  • Building Area Source: Seller
  • Building Area Total: 1300.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: Other Restrictions
  • Construction: Log, Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1997
Building Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Shingle Siding, Log Siding, Log, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s)
  • Color: Brown and Red
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $207.69
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Gas Bottled, Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Generator Hookup, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Deeded, River/Brook/Stream
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Log Siding, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Driveway: Reclaimed
Interior Features
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Dryer
  • Appliances Included: Dryer, Electric Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 6
  • Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement: Full, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: No
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Has Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Stove, Space Heater, Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Bathtub, Shower
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Level: Second
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Level: First
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Skylight
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Countertop: Formica, Granite
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling, Built-Ins, Heat Stove
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Property History for 551 Appleton Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 1, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1422442

$254,000—
Aug 24, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1422442

—
Jun 30, 2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1422442

$279,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/01/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1422442

$254,000
08/24/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1422442

—
06/30/2019

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1422442

$279,500

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

Public Records for 551 Appleton Road

Taxable ValueLand$109,300Additions$270,200Total$379,500
Tax Record2025$5,047 ($421 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1Total Finished SqFt768 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt768 SqFtStories1Lot Size148,975 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997Year Renovated1997CountyKNOXAPNUNNN M:009 L:016-003

Schools near 551 Appleton Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 40 Msad 40.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 7 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Union Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Medomak Middle School
Public7 to 8

Medomak Valley High School
Public9 to 12

Prescott Memorial School
PublicPK to 6

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: 551 Appleton Road, Union, ME 04862
$254,000
2
1,300
192,535
–
2
1
1,056
609,840
$210,000
–
–
–
139,392
$495,000
4
3,430
1,960,200
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2
2,468
43,560
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1.5
1,096
145,490

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