79 Tower Rd

Kittery, ME 03905

$2,600,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
3,285 Sq. Ft.
$791 / Sq. Ft.
3,285
Sq. Ft.
$791
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 7/1/19Virtual Tour
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Description

Located on one of the most spectacular Atlantic oceanfront settings in the Northeast and steps to a pristine and quiet beach. Almost every room enjoys 180 degree views of breathtaking sunrises, the landmark Seapoint, historic Boon Island and the Isles of Shoals often splashed with the warm light of the sunset. This 3285+/-SF home was renovated in 2013 with a contemporary influenced exterior; new windows, systems, extensive landscaping & lighting throughout the home. The heart of the home is an open...Located on one of the most spectacular Atlantic oceanfront settings in the Northeast and steps to a pristine and quiet beach. Almost every room enjoys 180 degree views of breathtaking sunrises, the landmark Seapoint, historic Boon Island and the Isles of Shoals often splashed with the warm light of the sunset. This 3285+/-SF home was renovated in 2013 with a contemporary influenced exterior; new windows, systems, extensive landscaping & lighting throughout the home. The heart of the home is an open & social kitchen with adjoining family & sun rooms. A dual-faced fireplace is connected to the media room. A pantry & laundry room is off the kitchen. There is a formal dining room in addition to the kitchen breakfast/lunch area. There are 3 bedrooms (one outfitted as a dressing room) & 2 baths. Outdoor shower, mudroom & hobby room at the 2-car garage level. Enjoy this desirable Gerrish Island neighborhood.
  1. Listed by Mary Jean Labbe • Legacy Properties Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Sold By Legacy Properties Sotheby's Int'l Realty

Property Details for 79 Tower Road

Water Body Type
Ocean
Water View
Yes
Waterfront Property
Yes
Zoning
R-RLC
LISTING CLOSED: 07/01/2019 12:00 AM

Property Details for 79 Tower Road

StatusClosed
MLS #4744596
Days on Market41
Taxes$18,141 / year
HOA Fees$350 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1973
Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF
CountyYork County
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Building Information for 79 Tower Road

Stories2Year Built1973Building Size-Lot Size0.70 AC / 30,492 SF

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Property Information for 79 Tower Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area Description: Near Country Club, Near Golf Course, Near Shopping, Neighborhood
  • City: Kittery
  • County: ME-York
  • Directions: Follow Chauncey Creek Road to Gerrish Island Lane. At Gerrish Island Lane take a left across the bridge. After the bridge, take another left onto Goodwin Road. Take the second entrance to Tower Road on the left. House on the right. No sign.
  • Latitude: 43.082107999999998
  • Longitude: -70.666498000000004
  • Road Frontage: TBD
  • Seasonal: No
  • State: ME
  • Street Designation: Road
  • Map: 58
  • Zip: 03905
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Fee: $350.00
  • Fee Frequency: Yearly
  • Tax - Gross Amount: $18,141.00
  • Tax Year: 2018
  • Taxes TBD: No
Parking
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Capacity: 2.00
  • Driveway: Paved
Property
Lot Information
  • Block: 0
  • Lot: 44
  • Lot - Sqft: 30492.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.7
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Above Grade: 2868.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished AG Source: Public Records
  • Square Feet Apx Finished Below Grade: 417.0
  • Square Feet Apx Finished BG Source: Measured
  • Square Feet Apx Total: 5285.0
  • Square Feet Apx Total Finished: 3285.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Above Grade: 0.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished Below Grade: 2000.0
  • Square Feet Apx Unfinished BG Source: Other
  • Water Frontage Length: 110.0
  • Water Body Access: Yes
  • Water Body Access- EX: Owned
  • Water Body Name- EX: Atlantic Ocean
Property and Assessments
  • Property Class: Residential
  • Property Type: Single Family
  • Construction Status: Existing
  • Flood Zone: No
  • Foundation: Block, Poured Concrete
  • PreConstruction: No
  • Surveyed: Unknown
  • Year Built: 1973
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breaker(s)
  • Sewer: Private, Septic Design Available
  • Utilities: Internet - Cable
  • Water Access Details: Beach Access
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Roads: Association, Dead End, Paved, Private
  • Roof: Metal
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Microwave, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Access Type: Walkout
  • Basement Description: Daylight, Finished, Partial, Interior Access
  • Baths - Total: 2
  • Baths - Full: 2
  • Half Baths: 0
  • One Quarter Baths: 0
  • Three Quarter Bath: 0
  • Rooms - Total: 9
  • Bedrooms - Total: 3
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile
  • Heat Fuel: Gas - LP/Bottle, Other
  • Heating: Forced Air, Hot Air, Multi Zone, Radiant
  • Cooling: Central AC
  • Total Stories: 2

Property History for 79 Tower Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 1, 2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1407868

$2,600,000—
Jul 1, 2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4744596

$2,600,000—
May 2, 2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1407868

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/01/2019

Sold

Maine Listings #1407868

$2,600,000
07/01/2019

Sold

New England Real Estate Network #4744596

$2,600,000
05/02/2019

Pending

Maine Listings #1407868

—

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

Public Records for 79 Tower Road

Taxable ValueLand$2,341,500Additions$1,412,700Total$3,754,200
Tax Record2025$34,877 ($2,906 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt3,892 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,892 SqFtUnfinished Basement SqFt256 SqFtStories1Lot Size27,007 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1973ZoningR-RCCountyYORKAPNKITT M:058 L:044Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 79 Tower Road

This home is within Kittery Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Horace Mitchell Primary School
Public - PK to 3
Shapleigh School
Public - 4 to 8
Robert W Traip Academy
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Horace Mitchell Primary School
PublicPK to 3

Shapleigh School
Public4 to 8

Robert W Traip Academy
Public9 to 12

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