581 Main Street
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.
LISTING CLOSED: 05/21/2025 12:00 AM
- Listed by Robert Williams • Rob Williams Real Estate BrokersP: (207)-319-4130 C: (207)-319-4130 rob@baileyisland.com
- Listed by Elizabeth Freitag • Rob Williams Real Estate BrokersP: (207)-522-2038 C: (207)-522-2038 beth@baileyisland.com
Property Details for 581 Main Street
Status
MLS #
1609359
Days on Market
129
Taxes
$2,807 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Single Family Residence
Year Built
1825
Lot Size
38.50 AC / 1,677,060 SF
County
Architectural Style
Cape Cod
Style
Cape Cod
View
Scenic
Has Waterfront
Yes
Zoning
RP & Residential
Location
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Building Information for 581 Main Street
Stories-Year Built1825Building Size-Lot Size38.50 AC / 1,677,060 SF
Payment Calculator
$2,928 per month
30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,694
Property Taxes
$234
HOA Dues
$0
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1Property Information for 581 Main Street
Summary
Location and General Information
- Water View: Yes
- Location: Near Town
- Page: 274
- Directions: GPS Friendly
- Latitude: 44.369737
- Longitude: -$69.93
- Water Frontage Owned: 2500.0
- Source of Water Frontage: Public Records
- Waterfront Amount: $2,500.00
- Water Body Type: Pond
- Water Body Name: Mill Pond
Taxes and HOA
- Association: No
- Parcel Number: RFLD-000129-000000-000017
- Tax Lot: 017
- Tax Book Number: 8547
- Tax Map Number: 129
- Tax Year: 2023
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,807.00
Parking
- Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Paved, On Site, Inside Entrance
- Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces, On Site, Paved
- Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living
- Has Attached Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- Has Garage: Yes
School Information
- High School District: RSU 38
Virtual Tour
- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://www.hommati.com/3DTour-AerialVideo/unbranded/581-Main-St-Readfield-Me-04355--HPI44707048
Property
Lot Information
- Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Open, Agricultural, Wooded, Near Town
- Lot Size Acres: 38.5
- Lot Size Area: 38.5
- Lot Size Source: Public Records
- Lot Size Square Feet: 1677060.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
- Roads: Paved, Public
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
- Site: Agricultural, Open, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped, Wooded
Property and Assessments
- Above Grade Finished Area: 1827.0
- Building Area Source: Public Records
- Building Area Total: 1827.0
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
- Property Type: Residential
- Deed: All
- Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
- Construction: Wood Frame
- Year Built: 1825
Building Features
- Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
- Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
- Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
Financial Information
- List Price/SqFt: $300.44
Green Features
- HERS Certified: No
Utilities
- Heat Fuel: Electric, Propane
- Electric: Circuit Breakers
- Gas: Bottled
- Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer
- Water Source: Well, Private
- Water Heater: Off Heating System
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior: Wood Siding
- Roof: Shingle
- Driveway: Paved
Interior Features
- Amenities: Bathtub, Laundry - 1st Floor, Security System
- Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Dryer, Dishwasher, Cooktop
- Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Bathrooms Full: 2
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
- Bedrooms Total: 4
- Equipment: Generator
- Fireplaces Total: 3
- Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
- Other Equipment: Generator
- # Full Baths Level 1: 1
- # Full Baths Level 2: 1
- Rooms Total: 8
- Basement: Interior, Full, Bulkhead, Unfinished
- Basement: Full, Unfinished
- Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
- Has Fireplace: Yes
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck
- Cooling: Heat Pump
- Has Cooling: Yes
- Heating: Hot Water, Heat Pump, Baseboard
- Has Heating: Yes
- Flooring: Wood, Vinyl, Carpet
- Interior Features: Bathtub
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
- Primary Bedroom Length: 14.7
- Primary Bedroom Level: Second
- Primary Bedroom Width: 15.5
- Primary Bedroom Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 1 Length: 14.7
- Bedroom 1 Level: Second
- Bedroom 1 Width: 12.11
- Bedroom 1 Amenities: Closet
Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 2 Length: 14.5
- Bedroom 2 Level: Second
- Bedroom 2 Width: 14.7
- Bedroom Amenities 2: Closet
Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 3 Length: 14.5
- Bedroom 3 Level: Second
- Bedroom 3 Width: 13.9
- Bedroom Amenities 3: Closet
Den
- Den: Den
- Den Length: 21.5
- Den Level: First
- Den Width: 14.4
- Den Amenities: Built-Ins, Wood Burning Fireplace
Dining Room
- Dining Room: Dining Room
- Dining Room Length: 14.7
- Dining Room Level: First
- Dining Room Width: 11.11
- Dining Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Kitchen
- Kitchen: Kitchen
- Kitchen Length: 14.7
- Kitchen Level: First
- Kitchen Width: 16.5
- Kitchen Countertop: Solid Surface
Laundry
- Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
- Living Room: Living Room
- Living Room Length: 21.5
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Width: 14.4
- Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace
Rental
Rent Information
- Land Lease: No
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 | — | |
| 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 | — |
| 11/13/2024 | Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1609359 | $575,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 581 Main Street
Taxable ValueLand$67,500Additions$291,900Total$359,400
Tax Record2025$4,334 ($361 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,827 SqFtLot Size1,677,060 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1825Year Renovated1825ZoningRESIDECountyKENNEBECAPNRFLD M:129 L:017
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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Nearby home values
| Address | Sold price | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Lot (Sqft) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
This home: 581 Main Street, Readfield, ME 04355 | $530,000 | 4 | 2 | 1,827 | 1,677,060 |
– | – | – | 828 | 140,699 | |
– | – | – | 7,200 | 265,716 | |
– | – | – | 8,792 | 649,044 | |
– | 4 | 2 | 1,248 | 261,360 | |
– | – | – | 952 | – | |
– | 2 | 1 | 680 | 3,519,648 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 1,602 | 348,480 | |
– | 3 | 1 | 672 | 352,836 | |
– | – | – | 1,540 | 2,134,440 | |
– | – | – | 1,500 | 1,803,384 | |
– | 2 | 2 | 1,232 | 182,952 | |
$187,500 | 3 | 2 | 1,728 | 392,040 | |
– | 1 | 1 | 480 | 100,188 | |
– | 2 | 1.5 | 972 | 801,504 | |
$85,000 | – | – | – | 914,760 |
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