Sold
Last Sold Price
3 beds4,164 sqft$234/sqft
74 River House Rd, Castine, ME 04421
Single FamilyProperty Type
14 acresLot Size
1990Year Built
$234/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

This elegant seaside home is sited high above the Bagaduce River with breathtaking views towards Castine Harbor, Hatch Cove, and the distant hills of Brooksville. Wildflower meadows stretch down to the shore, where 1000 feet of deep-water frontage leads to Penobscot Bay and the open Atlantic Ocean. This architecturally-designed home is clad in rustic cedar shakes and boasts contemporary features such as high ceilings, expansive glazing, and a grand fireplace with two firewood elevators to bring wood...This elegant seaside home is sited high above the Bagaduce River with breathtaking views towards Castine Harbor, Hatch Cove, and the distant hills of Brooksville. Wildflower meadows stretch down to the shore, where 1000 feet of deep-water frontage leads to Penobscot Bay and the open Atlantic Ocean. This architecturally-designed home is clad in rustic cedar shakes and boasts contemporary features such as high ceilings, expansive glazing, and a grand fireplace with two firewood elevators to bring wood from the basement right to the fireplace. The spacious kitchen is perfect for catering or entertaining large parties. The large master suite includes walk-in closets, its own office, and a spacious bathroom with two sinks, a jacuzzi tub, and a walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms each have their own private bathrooms. The space above the garage was used as an art studio and has running water. It could be converted into an in-law apartment or fourth bedroom. This home has a large basement with plenty of storage. Other amenities include a propane standby generator, and a whole-house vacuum system. In addition to the attached two-car garage, there's a detached one-car garage, which is perfect for tractor or boat storage. The owner has had several deep-water moorings in the past, and a dock or pier is a possibility. There is also the potential for a second waterfront building site on the property to the East of the house near the gazebo.
  • Listed by: Jillson Knowles 207.248.2048 jillsonknowles@gmail.com • The Christopher Group, LLC
  • Listed by: Stefan Blanchard 877.350.4409 info@tcgre.net • The Christopher Group, LLC
Listing closed: 10/14/2020 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1456447

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Property Information for 74 River House Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $15,639 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Style: Contemporary
  • View: Scenic
  • Has Waterfront: Yes
  • Zoning: shorefront
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 14.00 AC / 609,840 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: Yes
  • Location: Near Golf Course, Near Town, Rural
  • Page: 439
  • Directions: From downtown Castine, take the Castine Road towards Penobscot. Riverhouse Road will be on the right approx. 0.9 miles past the 1st intersection of the Castine Road and the Shore Road. Take Riverhouse Road to the end. Property is shown by appointment only
  • Latitude: 44.403717
  • Longitude: -$68.78
  • Transportation: Deep Water Access
  • Island: No
  • Water Frontage Owned: 950.0
  • Water Frontage Shared: 50.0
  • Source of Water Frontage: Survey
  • Waterfront Amount: $1,000.00
  • Waterfront Other Source: Easement of 50 feet for neighbor at 3 Riverhouse.
  • Water Body Type: Ocean, River
  • Water Body Name: Penobscot River, Atlantic Ocean
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: CAST-000006-000000-000017
  • Tax Lot: 17
  • Tax Book Number: 1538
  • Tax Map Number: 6
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,639.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Auto Door Opener, 5 - 10 Spaces, Gravel, Inside Entrance
  • Parking: 5 - 10 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 2 Car, Attached, Auto Door Opener, Direct Entry to Living, Other Vehicle Storage
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Pasture/Field, Open, Right of Way, Near Golf Course, Near Town, Rural
  • Lot Size Acres: 14.0
  • Lot Size Area: 14.0
  • Lot Size Source: Survey
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 609840.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Gravel, Private Road, Right of Way, Dirt
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Gravel, Dirt
  • Road Frontage: false
  • Site: Open, Pasture/Field, Right of Way, Rolling/Sloping, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 4164.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 4164.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: Partial
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Personal Rep
  • Deed Restrictions: Yes
  • Surveyed: Yes
  • Restrictions: Other Restrictions
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Year Built: 1990
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Foundation Materials: Poured Concrete
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding
  • Color: gray
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $234.15
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Oil, Propane
  • Electric: Underground, Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Beach Rights, Deeded, Oceanfront, Waterfront Deep
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Water Heater: Electric
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Wood Siding
  • Roof: Shingle, Wood
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: 32 - 36 Inch Doors, Level Entry
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Other Amenities, Security System, Shower, Storage, Walk-in Closets
  • Appliances: Washer, Wall Oven, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Disposal, Dishwasher, Cooktop
  • Appliances Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Wall Oven, Washer
  • Other Appliances: generator
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Equipment: Satellite Dish, Internet Access Available, Generator, Central Vacuum, Cable
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish, Internet Access Available, Generator, Central Vacuum, Cable
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 3
  • # Half Baths Level 1: 1
  • Rooms Total: 8
  • Basement: Interior, Bulkhead, Full
  • Basement: Bulkhead, Full
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Zoned, Radiant, Hot Water, Hot Air
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Tile, Other, Carpet
  • Interior Features: Walk-in Closets, 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Bathtub, One-Floor Living, Other, Shower, Storage
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No
  • Pets Allowed: Other Restrictions

Property History for 74 River House Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Oct 14, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1456447

$975,000
Aug 11, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1456447

Jun 15, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1456447

$975,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
10/14/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1456447

$975,000
08/11/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1456447

06/15/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1456447

$975,000

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

Public Records for 74 River House Road

Taxable ValueLand$1,093,600Additions$1,013,900Total$2,107,500
Tax Record2025$22,761 ($1,897 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Lot Size609,840 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceCountyHANCOCKAPNCAST M:06 L:017

Schools near 74 River House Road

This home is within Castine Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Adams School
PublicPK to 8

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