8 River Rd

Detroit, ME 04929

$499,000
Price
2
Beds
1,093 Sq. Ft.
$457 / Sq. Ft.
1,093
Sq. Ft.
$457
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Welcome to your own private oasis in the heart of Detroit! This stunning newly built Douglas Fir timber frame offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise on 2.5 acres of land and 1000' of remarkable waterfrontage surrounding the property. As you drive up the tree-lined u-shaped driveway, you'll be greeted by a charming two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom home that exudes modern elegance yet features history accents to replica the impressive history this property was home to since the 1800's....Welcome to your own private oasis in the heart of Detroit! This stunning newly built Douglas Fir timber frame offers a rare opportunity to own a piece of paradise on 2.5 acres of land and 1000' of remarkable waterfrontage surrounding the property. As you drive up the tree-lined u-shaped driveway, you'll be greeted by a charming two-bedroom, one-and-a-half-bathroom home that exudes modern elegance yet features history accents to replica the impressive history this property was home to since the 1800's. The exterior features a sleek design with large windows that flood the interior with natural light, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Step inside and be captivated by the open concept living space, perfect for entertaining guests or simply relaxing with loved ones. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and ample storage space, making meal preparation a breeze. The primary suite is a true retreat, complete with a luxurious bathroom featuring a walk-in tiled shower. The loft bedroom is perfect for guests or can be used as a home office for those who work remotely. Outside, enjoy entertaining guests on the deck overlooking the Sebasticook River and admiring the original granite foundations left on site. Utilize the expansive backyard creating a lush garden, installing a hot tub, or simply enjoying the peace and tranquility of nature, this property has it all. A 24x26 garage has been approved to be built on site for additional costs. Located just minutes from in town Pittsfield and Newport, this property offers the perfect blend of privacy and convenience. Don't miss your chance to own this one-of-a-kind gem in an exceptional country setting!
  1. Listed by Lindsey Brann • The Maine Real Estate Experience

Property Details for 8 River Road

Waterfront
Yes
ArchitecturalStyle
Contemporary, Ranch
Garage Spaces
.00
Garage
No
Zoning
Rural Shoreland
LISTING UPDATED: 04/14/2026 07:08 PM

Property Details for 8 River Road

StatusActive
MLS #1657789
Days on Market1
Taxes$2,444 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2024
Lot Size2.50 AC / 108,900 SF
CountySomerset County
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Building Information for 8 River Road

Stories-Year Built2024Building Size-Lot Size2.50 AC / 108,900 SF

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$2,716 per month

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$2,513

Property Taxes

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Property Information for 8 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Water Body Name: Sebasticook & Brackett
  • Zip Code: 3207
  • Town: Detroit
  • State/Province: ME
  • Zip Code: 04929
  • County: Somerset
  • Geo Latitude: 44.773715
  • Geo Longitude: -69.345996
  • Tax Lot: 73A
  • Site:Rolling/Sloping: Yes
  • Site:Well Landscaped: Yes
  • Site:Wooded: Yes
  • Location:Near Town: Yes
  • Location:Rural: Yes
  • Property Condition:New Construction: Yes
  • Water Info:Waterfront Amount +: 1,000.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Owned: 1,000.00
  • Water Info:Water Frontage Shared: .00
  • Source of Water Frontage:Deed: Yes
  • Recreational Water:River/Brook/Stream: Yes
  • Construction: Wood Frame
  • Road Frontage: true
  • Water View2: Yes
  • Tree Growth YN2: false
Parking
  • Parking Features: 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Tax Book Number: 6006
  • Tax Map Number: 9
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Parcel Number: DETR-000009-000000-000073A
  • Location Information:Association Y/N: No
  • Tax Annual Amount: $2,444.00
Property
Green Features
  • Energy Efficiency:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy Efficiency: Ceiling Fans
  • HERS Certified: No
Heating and Cooling
  • Water Heater:Off Heating System: Yes
  • Heat Fuel: Electric, Propane
  • Heat System: Heat Pump, Radiant
Lot Information
  • SqFt Finished Below Grade: 0.0
  • SqFt Finished Above Grade: 1093.0
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.5
  • Source of Acreage: Deed
  • Building Area Total: 1093.0
  • Lot Size Area: 2.5
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 108900.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Bathrooms Full: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Street Number: 8
  • Property Information:Surveyed: Unknown
  • Property Information:Seasonal: No
  • Property Information:Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Property Information:Deed: All
  • Property Information:Deed Restrictions: Unknown
  • Property Information:2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: No
  • Property Information:# Rooms: 5.00
  • Property Information:Total Half Baths: 1.00
  • Property Information:Color: Brown
  • Property Information:# Full Baths Basement: .00
  • Property Information:Source of Road Frontage: Deed
  • 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: .00
  • Property Information:# Half Baths Level 2: 1.00
  • 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:Gravel: Yes
  • Driveway: Gravel
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: Measured
  • Property Condition: New Construction
  • Year Built: 2024
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Property Condition: New Construction
Utilities
  • Electric: True
  • Sewer: Septic Tank, Private Sewer, Septic Design Available
  • Water Source: Well, Private
  • Other Equipment: Internet Access Available, Generator
  • Appliances Included:Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Gas Range: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Refrigerator: Yes
  • Appliances Included:Washer: Yes
  • Utilities:Utilities On: Yes
  • Gas:Bottled: Yes
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System
  • Appliances: Washer, Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dryer, Dishwasher
  • Equipment: Generator, Internet Access Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Wood Frame
  • # Fireplaces: 0
  • Fireplace: No
  • Vehicle Storage:No Vehicle Storage: Yes
  • Roof: Metal
  • Other Structures: Shed(s)
  • Patio and Porch Features:Deck: Yes
  • StructureType: Post & Beam
  • Vehicle Storage: No Vehicle Storage
  • Patio and Porch Features: Deck
  • Basement Entry: Not Applicable
Interior Features
  • Basement: Slab2
  • Flooring: Tile, Concrete
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Shower
  • Cooling: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Radiant, Heat Pump
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Slab
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • Room Total: 5
  • Bathrooms Total (Integer): 2
  • Bathrooms Total (Decimal): 1.50
  • Bathrooms Total (Notational): 1.10
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Kitchen Countertop:Granite: Yes
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Primary Bedroom wBath, Laundry - 1st Floor, Shower
  • Kitchen Countertop: Granite
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
Room 2
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Second
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First

Property History for 8 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Apr 14, 2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1657789

$499,000—
Dec 31, 2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1639007

$499,000—
Sep 25, 2025

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1619971

$499,000—
Sep 25, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1639007

$499,000—
Apr 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1619971

$525,000—
Oct 22, 2024

Expired

Maine Listings #1587204

$510,000—
Apr 22, 2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1587204

$515,000—
May 19, 2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1549643

$32,000—
May 8, 2023

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1549643

—
Dec 12, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1549643

$54,900—
Sep 28, 2022

Expired

Maine Listings #1523024

$65,000—
Mar 28, 2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1523024

$77,700—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
04/14/2026

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1657789

$499,000
12/31/2025

Expired

Maine Listings #1639007

$499,000
09/25/2025

Withdrawn

Maine Listings #1619971

$499,000
09/25/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1639007

$499,000
04/22/2025

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1619971

$525,000
10/22/2024

Expired

Maine Listings #1587204

$510,000
04/22/2024

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1587204

$515,000
05/19/2023

Sold

Maine Listings #1549643

$32,000
05/08/2023

Active Under Contract

Maine Listings #1549643

—
12/12/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1549643

$54,900
09/28/2022

Expired

Maine Listings #1523024

$65,000
03/28/2022

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1523024

$77,700

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

Public Records for 8 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$18,500Additions$137,200Total$155,700
Tax Record2025$2,444 ($204 / month)
Home Facts
Lot Size108,900 SqFtCountySOMERSETAPNDETR M:009 L:073A

Schools near 8 River Road

This home is within Regional School Unit 53 Msad 53.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Vickery School
Public - 1 to 4
Warsaw Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Sad #53 Alternative Education
Public - 7 to 12
Maine Central Institute
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Vickery School
Public1 to 4

Warsaw Middle School
Public5 to 8

Sad #53 Alternative Education
Public7 to 12

Maine Central Institute
Private9 to 12

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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More information about 8 River Road, Detroit, ME 04929

8 River Road is a single family home for sale in Detroit, ME 04929. This property was listed for sale on April 14, 2026 by The Maine Real Estate Experience, it's currently listed at $499,000. It has been on the market for a total of 1 days and was last sold on May 19, 2023. This listing's school district is Regional School Unit 53 Msad 53. Nearby schools include Vickery School, Warsaw Middle School and Sad #53 Alternative Education. 8 River Road is a 2-bed, 2-bath, 1,093 sqft single family home built in 2024.

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