581 Main St
Closed 5/21/25Virtual Tour
Closed 5/21/25Virtual Tour
Description
Nature lovers dream property. Imagine having your morning coffee watching the fish jump in the pond which is located entirely on this property. This vintage Cape has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and sits on 38.5 acres. The house has been updated over the years but the character still remains. First floor boasts wood floors and exposed beams. There are three fireplaces to take off the winter chill and two heat pumps to keep you cool in the summer. The covered deck overlooks the private back lawn space...Nature lovers dream property. Imagine having your morning coffee watching the fish jump in the pond which is located entirely on this property. This vintage Cape has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths and sits on 38.5 acres. The house has been updated over the years but the character still remains. First floor boasts wood floors and exposed beams. There are three fireplaces to take off the winter chill and two heat pumps to keep you cool in the summer. The covered deck overlooks the private back lawn space and the pond. There is a two car attached garage and plenty of parking for entertaining. Full dry unfinished basement provides ample storage. No survey showing the exact amount of water frontage on the pond. The property has a long well documented history as a flax oil mill on Beaver Brook which was abandoned prior to 1840. Old granite foundation stones of mill still there. The property is not surveyed. Land area source is from town of Readfield assessing records. Buyer to satisfy themselves to boundaries and land area. Property is close to Augusta and Winthrop! Schedule your private showing today.
- Listed by Robert Williams • Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers
- Listed by Elizabeth Freitag • Rob Williams Real Estate Brokers
Property Details for 581 Main Street
Waterfront
Yes
Waterfront FeaturesPond
ArchitecturalStyleCape Cod
Garage Spaces2.00
GarageYes
ZoningRP & Residential
ViewScenic
LISTING UPDATED: 05/21/2025 09:32 PM
Property Details for 581 Main Street
| Status | Closed |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1609359 |
| Days on Market | 129 |
| Taxes | $2,807 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Single Family Residence |
| Year Built | 1825 |
| Lot Size | 38.50 AC / 1,677,060 SF |
| County | Kennebec County |
Location
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Sold By Hearth & Key Realty
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Building Information for 581 Main Street
Stories-Year Built1825Building Size-Lot Size38.50 AC / 1,677,060 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,817 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,583
Property Taxes
$234
HOA Dues
$0
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Property Information for 581 Main Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Water Body Name: Mill Pond
- Zip Code: 3301
- Directions: GPS Friendly
- Town: Readfield
- State/Province: ME
- Zip Code: 04355
- County: Kennebec
- Geo Latitude: 44.369737
- Geo Longitude: -69.926707
- Tax Lot: 017
- Site:Agriculture: Yes
- Site:Open: Yes
- Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
- Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
- Site:Wooded: Yes
- Location:Near Town: Yes
- Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 2,500.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 2,500.00
- Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
- Source of Water Frontage:Public Records: Yes
Parking
- Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance
- Attached Garage: Yes
Taxes and HOA Information
- Tax Book Number: 8547
- Tax Map Number: 129
- Tax Year: 2023
- Parcel Number: RFLD-000129-000000-000017
- Location Information:Association Y/N: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,807.00
School Information
- School District: RSU 38
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- Virtual Tour URLUnbranded: https://www.hommati.com/3DTour-AerialVideo/unbranded/581-Main-St-Readfield-Me-04355--HPI44707048
Property
Heating and Cooling
- Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
Lot Information
- SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
- SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1827.0
- Lot Size Acres: 38.5
- Source of Acreage: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1827.0
- Lot Size Area: 38.5
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1677060.0
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Half: 0
- Street Number: 581
- Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
- Property Information:Seasonal: No
- Property Information:Short Sale Continue to Show: No
- Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
- Property Information:Deed: All
- Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
- Property Information:# Rooms: 8.00
- Property Information:Total Half Baths: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Property Information:# Half Baths Basement: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 1: 1.00
- Property Information:# Half Baths Level 1: .00
- Property Information:# Full Baths Level 2: 1.00
- 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: Public Records
- Year Built: 1825
Utilities
- Electric: True
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Private, Well
- Other Equipment: Generator
- Appliances Included:Cooktop: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
- Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
- Appliances Included:Microwave: Yes
- Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
- Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
- Gas:Bottled: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
- # Fireplaces: 3
- Fireplace: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:2 Car: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Auto Door Opener: Yes
- Vehicle Storage:Direct Entry to Living: Yes
- Roof: Shingle
- Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
Interior Features
- Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Interior Features: Bathtub
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Room Total: 8
- Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
- Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 2.00
- Bathrooms Total (Notational): 2.00
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Kitchen Countertop:Solid Surface: Yes
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Length: 14.7
- Room Width: 16.5
- Room Level: First
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Length: 14.7
- Room Width: 11.11
- Room Level: First
Room 3
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Length: 21.5
- Room Width: 14.4
- Room Level: First
Room 4
- Room Type: Den
- Room Length: 21.5
- Room Width: 14.4
- Room Level: First
Room 5
- Room Type: Primary Bedroom
- Room Length: 14.7
- Room Width: 15.5
- Room Level: Second
Room 6
- Room Type: Bedroom 1
- Room Length: 14.7
- Room Width: 12.11
- Room Level: Second
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom 2
- Room Length: 14.5
- Room Width: 14.7
- Room Level: Second
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom 3
- Room Length: 14.5
- Room Width: 13.9
- Room Level: Second
Property History for 581 Main Street
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1558531401 | $530,000 | — |
| May 21, 2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1609359 | $530,000 | — |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Pending Maine Listings #1609359 | — | |
| Mar 22, 2025 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1609359 | — | |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1609359 | $548,900 | — |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1609359 | $575,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/21/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1558531401 | $530,000 |
| 05/21/2025 | Sold Maine Listings #1609359 | $530,000 |
| 03/23/2025 | Pending Maine Listings #1609359 | — |
| 03/22/2025 | Active Under Contract Maine Listings #1609359 | — |
| 02/06/2025 | Price Change Maine Listings #1609359 | $548,900 |
| 11/13/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1609359 | $575,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 581 Main Street
Taxable ValueLand$34,100Additions$191,500Total$225,600
Tax Record2024$3,021 ($252 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtLot Size1,677,060 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1825ZoningRESIDECountyKENNEBECAPNRFLD M:129 L:017Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 581 Main Street
This home is within Regional School Unit 38.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 5 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Readfield Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Maranacook Community Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Maranacook Community High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Manchester Elementary 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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