556 E River Rd
Closed 6/22/21
Closed 6/22/21
Description
Experience the history and charm of country living in this 1886 farmhouse located in picturesque Whitefield, Maine. Located on East River Road, this delightful example of mid 1800's architecture, sits on a spacious lot with a meadow, flowering gardens, vegetable gardens and private yard. A pleasant covered, screened porch to gaze over the fields and gardens. A fabulous 30 x 40 three story barn will ease you into a simpler time. Marvel at many of the original mid 19th century details. A spacious efficient...Experience the history and charm of country living in this 1886 farmhouse located in picturesque Whitefield, Maine. Located on East River Road, this delightful example of mid 1800's architecture, sits on a spacious lot with a meadow, flowering gardens, vegetable gardens and private yard. A pleasant covered, screened porch to gaze over the fields and gardens. A fabulous 30 x 40 three story barn will ease you into a simpler time. Marvel at many of the original mid 19th century details. A spacious efficient kitchen with many storage spaces, updated appliances, fine kitchen cabinetry, Monson slate sink is custom and the oak, pine and cherry harvested within 1/2 mile of the property. A wonderful space to do canning of your summer harvest. Erase the world's stress on the screened porch or wide open deck. Perfect for summer cookouts and fall harvesting. A great room off the kitchen for dinning and living, a first floor bedroom and bath and the all important home office space, all of the first floor. The second floor feature, three bedrooms and second office with a whimsical loft. If you are looking to embrace living in the Maine countryside, this property, with its abundant acreage and old house charm is as close as you can get.
- Listed by William Crocker • Keller Williams RealtyP: (207)-879-9800 klrw318@kw.com
Property Details for 556 East River Road
Architectural Style
Colonial, Farmhouse
StyleColonial, Farmhouse
ViewFields, Scenic, Trees/Woods
Has WaterfrontNo
ZoningRural
LISTING CLOSED: 06/22/2021 12:00 AM
Property Details for 556 East River Road
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1489893 |
| Days on Market | 7 |
| Taxes | $1,799 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1886 |
| Lot Size | 5.75 AC / 250,470 SF |
| County | Lincoln County |
Location
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Sold By Black Duck Realty
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Building Information for 556 East River Road
Stories-Year Built1886Building Size-Lot Size5.75 AC / 250,470 SF
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$2,071 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$1,921
Property Taxes
$150
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 556 East River Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: No
- Location: Rural
- Page: 292
- Zoning Overlay: No
- Directions: From US Rt 1 Wiscasset, to State Rt 218, 14.9 miles to #556 on right. From Augusta, State Rt 17 To State Rt 218, 5.8 miles # 556 on left
- Latitude: 44.183111
- Longitude: -$69.62
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Tax Lot: 56-A
- Tax Book Number: 2462
- Tax Map Number: 10
- Tax Year: 2021
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,799.00
Parking
- Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
- Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
School Information
- High School District: RSU 12
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Wooded, Rural
- Lot Size Acres: 5.75
- Lot Size Area: 5.75
- Lot Size Source: Other
- Lot Size Square Feet: 250470.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Acreage Other Source: Mortgage Survey
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Road Front Other Source: Mortage Survey
- Road Frontage: 396.6
- Source of Road Frontage: Other
- Site: Open, Pasture/Field, Rolling/Sloping, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 2050.0
- Building Area Source: Measured
- Building Area Total: 2050.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
- Surveyed: No
- Construction: Other, Wood Frame
- Structure Type: Post & Beam
- Structure Type: Post & Beam
- Year Built: 1886
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Stone
- Foundation Materials: Stone
- Construction Materials: Clapboard, Other, Wood Frame
- Other Structures: Barn(s)
- Color: White
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $184.39
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Oil, Wood
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Bottled
- Sewer: Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private
- Water Heater: Gas, On Demand
- Utilities: Utilities On
- Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Clapboard
- Roof: Metal
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
- Window Features: Storm Window(s)
- Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
- Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub
- Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
- Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
- Bathrooms Full: 1
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 1.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 1
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- Rooms Total: 9
- Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead
- Basement: Full
- Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
- Has Fireplace: No
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
- Has Cooling: No
- Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl
- Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, Attic, Bathtub
Room Information
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Length: 12.7
- Bedroom 1 Level: First
- Bedroom 1 Width: 11.7
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Length: 12.7
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Width: 11.11
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Length: 12.7
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Width: 9.8
Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4: Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 4 Length: 13.2
- Bedroom 4 Level: Second
- Bedroom 4 Width: 11.7
Great Room
- Great Room: Great Room
- Great Room Length: 23.2
- Great Room Level: First
- Great Room Width: 12.8
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Length: 27.0
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Width: 14.0
- Kitchen Amenities: Coffered Ceiling, Heat Stove, Vaulted Ceiling, Island
- Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block, Formica, Solid Surface
Loft
- Loft: Loft
- Loft Length: 19.0
- Loft Width: 8.0
- Loft Amenities: Ladder
Office Room
- Office: Office
- Office Length: 9.8
- Office Level: First
- Office Width: 9.6
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
Property History for 556 East River Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2021 | Sold Maine Listings #1489893 | $378,000 | — |
| May 9, 2021 | Pending Maine Listings #1489893 | — | |
| Apr 28, 2021 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1489893 | $378,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 06/22/2021 | Sold Maine Listings #1489893 | $378,000 |
| 05/09/2021 | Pending Maine Listings #1489893 | — |
| 04/28/2021 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1489893 | $378,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 556 East River Road
Taxable ValueLand$77,600Additions$307,400Total$385,000
Tax Record2025$3,939 ($328 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt888 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt888 SqFtStories2Lot Size248,292 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1886Year Renovated1996CountyLINCOLNAPNWHID M:010 L:056-A
Schools near 556 East River Road
This home is within Regional School Unit 12.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 8 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Whitefield Elementary School PublicPK to 8 |
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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$65,387 | 2 | 1 | 948 | 37,897 | |
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$30,000 | – | – | – | 134,600 | |
– | 4 | 3 | 1,114 | 131,551 | |
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