79 Bridge Street

Closed 8/23/24

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Last Sold Price

$325,000

3 beds2 baths1,897 sqft$171/sqft

79 Bridge St, Augusta, ME 04330

Single FamilyProperty Type

0.49 acresLot Size

1856Year Built

$171/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

There is so much to love about this historic 1856 New Englander located in Augusta's West Side Neighborhood District. Within close proximity to Water Street cafes, coffee shops and restaurants, this location offers easy access to all that Kennebec Valley has to offer. Tastefully restored over the years with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lovely kitchen, laundry room/pantry, spacious dining room, library and living room. You'll love the front and back yards with pear, peach, apple and blueberry bushes. Glorious...There is so much to love about this historic 1856 New Englander located in Augusta's West Side Neighborhood District. Within close proximity to Water Street cafes, coffee shops and restaurants, this location offers easy access to all that Kennebec Valley has to offer. Tastefully restored over the years with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, lovely kitchen, laundry room/pantry, spacious dining room, library and living room. You'll love the front and back yards with pear, peach, apple and blueberry bushes. Glorious front porch with gardens to delight the most discriminating gardener. Studio/office with woodstove for your charming getaway. Did I forget the covered rear deck for your social gatherings with friends and family. A charming home like this does not come available that often so reach out today.

Listed by: E Hona Longstaff 207.831.6351 hona@kw.com • Keller Williams Realty

Listing closed: 08/23/2024 12:00 AM • Source: Maine Listings, MLS#: 1596084

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 79 Bridge Street

Property Details

Taxes: $2,296 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Single Family Residence
County: Kennebec County
Architectural Style: New Englander
Style: New Englander
View: Scenic
Has Waterfront: No
Waterfront Features: River/Brook/Stream
Zoning: RB2

Building Information

Year Built: 1856
Lot Size: 0.49 AC / 21,344 SF

Summary

Location and General Information

Water View: No
Location: Intown, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood

Page: 16
Zoning Overlay: No
Directions: From State street, turn West on Bridge Street, property is on the right.
Latitude: 44.317796
Longitude: -$69.78
Transportation: Major Road Access, Near Airport

Taxes and HOA

Association: No
Parcel Number: AUGU-000028-000034

Tax Lot: 34
Tax Book Number: 14561
Tax Map Number: 28
Tax Year: 2023
Tax Annual Amount: $2,296.00

Parking

Parking Features: Paved, 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site
Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces, On Site, Paved

Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
Has Attached Garage: No
Has Garage: No

Property

Lot Information

Lot Features: Intown, Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Near Turnpike/Interstate, Near Town, Neighborhood, Sidewalks, Landscaped
Lot Size Acres: 0.49

Lot Size Area: 0.49
Lot Size Source: Public Records
Lot Size Square Feet: 21344.4
Lot Size Units: Acres
2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
Roads: Paved, Public
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Frontage: true
Road Frontage: 100.0
Source of Road Frontage: Public Records
Site: Sidewalks, Well Landscaped

Property and Assessments

Above Grade Finished Area: 1897.0
Building Area Source: Public Records

Building Area Total: 1897.0
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential
Deed: All
Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
Restrictions: No Restrictions
Construction: Wood Frame
Year Built: 1856

Building Features

Foundation Details: Stone, Granite, Brick/Mortar
Foundation Materials: Stone, Granite, Brick/Mortar

Construction Materials: Wood Frame, Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Color: Taupe

Financial Information

List Price/SqFt: $162.10

Utilities

Heat Fuel: Electric, Oil, Wood
Electric: Circuit Breakers

Gas: No Gas
Recreational Water: River/Brook/Stream
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Water Heater: Off Heating System, Tank

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features

Exterior: Shingle Siding, Wood Siding
Fencing: Fenced

Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Driveway: Paved

Interior Features

Amenities: Attic, Bathtub, Fenced, Main Level, Pantry, Shower, Storage
Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator

Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Refrigerator
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedrooms Total: 3
Laundry Features: Main Level
# Full Baths Level 1: 1
# Full Baths Level 2: 1
Rooms Total: 9
Basement: Interior Entry, Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
Basement: Walk-Out Access, Full, Unfinished
Basement Entry: Interior
Has Fireplace: No
Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Glassed-in Porch, Porch
Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Heat Pump
Has Cooling: Yes
Heating: Electric, Oil, Wood, Heat Pump, Hot Water, Zoned, Steam, Radiator
Has Heating: Yes
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Interior Features: Attic, Bathtub, Pantry, Shower, Storage

Room Information

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
Bedroom 1 Level: Second

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
Bedroom 2 Level: Second

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3: Bedroom 3
Bedroom 3 Level: Second

Den

Den: Den
Den Level: First

Dining Room

Dining Room: Dining Room
Dining Room Level: First

Kitchen

Kitchen: Kitchen
Kitchen Level: First

Kitchen Amenities: Eat-in Kitchen
Kitchen Countertop: Other

Laundry

Laundry Room: Laundry
Laundry Room Level: First

Laundry Room Amenities: Main Level

Living Room

Living Room: Living Room
Living Room Level: First

Living Room Amenities: Built-Ins

Sun Room

Sunroom: Sunroom
Sunroom Level: First

Sunroom Amenities: Three-Season, Unheated

Rental

Rent Information

Land Lease: No
Pets Allowed: No Restrictions

Property History for 79 Bridge Street

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Aug 23, 2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1539514691	$325,000	+6.9% / yr
Aug 23, 2024	Sold Maine Listings #1596084	$325,000	—
Jul 15, 2024	Pending Maine Listings #1596084		—
Jul 8, 2024	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1596084	$307,500	—
Aug 31, 2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1496977949	$285,000	—
Aug 31, 2022	Sold Maine Listings #1536368	$285,000	—
Jul 14, 2022	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1536368	$285,000	—
Dec 14, 2001	Sold Maine Listings #432835	$80,000	—
Nov 2, 2001	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #432835		—
Jul 21, 2000	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #432835	$89,900	—
Dec 5, 1997	Sold Maine Listings #223643	$40,000	—
Oct 27, 1997	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #223643		—
Sep 25, 1997	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #223643	$54,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
08/23/2024	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1539514691	$325,000 +6.9% / yr
08/23/2024	Sold Maine Listings #1596084	$325,000
07/15/2024	Pending Maine Listings #1596084	—
07/08/2024	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1596084	$307,500
08/31/2022	Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1496977949	$285,000
08/31/2022	Sold Maine Listings #1536368	$285,000
07/14/2022	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #1536368	$285,000
12/14/2001	Sold Maine Listings #432835	$80,000
11/02/2001	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #432835	—
07/21/2000	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #432835	$89,900
12/05/1997	Sold Maine Listings #223643	$40,000
10/27/1997	Active Under Contract Maine Listings #223643	—
09/25/1997	Listed (Active) Maine Listings #223643	$54,900

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

Public Records for 79 Bridge Street

Taxable ValueLand$23,300Additions$76,700Total$100,000

Tax Record2025$2,440 ($203 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2Total Finished SqFt1,897 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,897 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt1,153 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,344 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1856Year Renovated1856CountyKENNEBECAPNAUGU M:00028 B:00034 L:00000

Schools near 79 Bridge Street

This home is within Augusta Public Schools.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Lincoln School	Public - Nearby school	K to 6	0.5 mi
3/10	Cony Middle School	Public - Serves this home	7 to 8	1.5 mi
4/10	Cony High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	1.6 mi
7/10	Lillian Parks Hussey School	Public - Nearby school	K to 6	0.9 mi
4/10	Sylvio J Gilbert School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 6	1.1 mi
1/10	Farrington School	Public - Nearby school	K to 6	1.7 mi
NR	St Michael School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.5 mi
NR	St. Augustine School	Private - Nearby school	PK to 8	0.6 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Lincoln School PublicK to 6 Nearby school	0.5 mi
3/10	Cony Middle School Public7 to 8 Serves this home	1.5 mi
4/10	Cony High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	1.6 mi
7/10	Lillian Parks Hussey School PublicK to 6 Nearby school	0.9 mi
4/10	Sylvio J Gilbert School PublicPK to 6 Nearby school	1.1 mi
1/10	Farrington School PublicK to 6 Nearby school	1.7 mi
NR	St Michael School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.5 mi
NR	St. Augustine School PrivatePK to 8 Nearby school	0.6 mi

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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Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 79 Bridge Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$325,000	3	2	1,897	21,344
77 Bridge Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$220,000	4	1	1,613	21,780
23 Elm Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$120,000	–	4	3,600	10,018
22 Elm Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$120,000	4	3	3,040	10,018
85 Bridge Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$32,000	–	3	1,123	3,920
87 Bridge Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$145,000	–	3	1,605	12,196
20 Summer Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$125,000	3	2	2,378	7,840
20 Elm Street, Augusta, ME 04330	–	–	2	2,754	7,405
17 Winter Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$91,500	3	1	884	6,098
18 Summer Street, Augusta, ME 04330	–	4	1.5	1,847	5,663
15 Winter Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$106,400	3	1	1,229	4,791
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18 Elm Street, Augusta, ME 04330	$328,570	3	2	2,016	4,791
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