85 River Rd

Newcastle, ME 04553

$246,000
Last Sold Price
3
Beds
2,668 Sq. Ft.
$92 / Sq. Ft.
2,668
Sq. Ft.
$92
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 12/3/20Virtual Tour
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Description

Experience the magic of living in a quintessential Greek Rival cape. The architecture and details reflect the boom time for the midcoast of Maine. Characteristic Newcastle hallmarks brought forth by the local ship building tradesmen of the early 1800's. A time when ship building dominated Newcastle & Damariscotta with access to an abundant supply of lumber processed in nearby Damariscotta Mills. These early period homes are of the utmost construction built to endure the centuries. Introduce yourself...Experience the magic of living in a quintessential Greek Rival cape. The architecture and details reflect the boom time for the midcoast of Maine. Characteristic Newcastle hallmarks brought forth by the local ship building tradesmen of the early 1800's. A time when ship building dominated Newcastle & Damariscotta with access to an abundant supply of lumber processed in nearby Damariscotta Mills. These early period homes are of the utmost construction built to endure the centuries. Introduce yourself to a grand style and period layout. Retire with ease of living with ground floor living. Attached 16 x 25 foot barn with second floor storage and workshop. Rear 8 x 17 deck. First floor bedroom with full bath. Family room, formal living room with fireplace. Or enjoy spacious living in this classic style. With school age children, part of the exquisite AOS 93 school district which adds great value to the property. This property does need an updated kitchen and minor cosmetic work, typical, but priced accordingly perfectly livable in its current state. Far less expensive than building from scratch. This property will be be fabulous with some easy enhancements. This section of River Road is seeing a strong revival.
  1. Listed by William Crocker • Keller Williams Realty
    P: (207)-879-9800 klrw318@kw.com

Property Details for 85 River Road

Architectural Style
Cape Cod, Greek Revival, Colonial, Farmhouse, New Englander
Style
Cape Cod, Colonial, Farmhouse, Greek Revival, New Englander
Has Waterfront
No
Zoning
Res
LISTING CLOSED: 12/03/2020 12:00 AM

Property Details for 85 River Road

StatusClosed
MLS #1455645
Days on Market127
Taxes$4,584 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1840
Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF
CountyLincoln County
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Building Information for 85 River Road

Stories-Year Built1840Building Size-Lot Size0.50 AC / 21,780 SF

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Property Information for 85 River Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Water View: No
  • Location: Intown, Near Town
  • Page: 68
  • Directions: River Road runs between US Route 1 and Maine Street, Business US 1, Newcastle
  • Latitude: 44.030263
  • Longitude: -$69.54
Taxes and HOA
  • Association: No
  • Parcel Number: NEWC-000011-000000-000020
  • Tax Lot: 20
  • Tax Book Number: 3697
  • Tax Map Number: 11
  • Tax Year: 2019
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,584.00
Parking
  • Parking Features: Storage Above, 1 - 4 Spaces, Gravel, Inside Entrance
  • Parking: 1 - 4 Spaces
  • Vehicle Storage: 1 Car, Attached, Direct Entry to Living, Storage Above
  • Has Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Has Garage: Yes
School Information
  • High School District: AOS 93
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Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Well Landscaped, Rolling/Sloping, Sidewalks, Intown, Near Town
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.5
  • Lot Size Area: 0.5
  • Lot Size Source: Public Records
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 21780.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • 2 Detached Houses on 1 Lot: false
  • Roads: Paved, Public
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Site: Rolling/Sloping, Sidewalks, Well Landscaped
Property and Assessments
  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2668.0
  • Building Area Source: Public Records
  • Building Area Total: 2668.0
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Deed: All
  • Deed/Conveyance Type Offered: Warranty
  • Surveyed: No
  • Construction: Other, Wood Frame
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Structure Type: Post & Beam
  • Year Built: 1840
Building Features
  • Foundation Details: Granite
  • Foundation Materials: Granite
  • Construction Materials: Wood Siding, Clapboard, Other, Wood Frame
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Color: White
Financial Information
  • List Price/SqFt: $92.20
Green Features
  • HERS Certified: No
Utilities
  • Heat Fuel: Gas Bottled, Oil, Wood
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers
  • Gas: Bottled
  • Recreational Water: Nearby
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public
  • Water Heater: Off Heating System, Oil
  • Utilities: Utilities On
  • Utilities On: Yes
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior: Clapboard, Wood Siding
  • Roof: Metal, Shingle
  • Driveway: Gravel
Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry, Accessible Approach with Ramp
  • Amenities: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, Hot Tub, Laundry - 1st Floor, One-Floor Living, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
  • Appliances: Refrigerator, Gas Range, Dishwasher
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Gas Range, Refrigerator
  • Bathrooms Full: 3
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
  • Bedrooms Total: 3
  • Fireplaces Total: 1
  • Laundry Features: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
  • # Full Baths Level 1: 1
  • # Full Baths Level 2: 2
  • Rooms Total: 9
  • Has Spa: Yes
  • Basement: Interior, Dirt Floor, Full, Sump Pump, Bulkhead, Unfinished
  • Basement: Dirt Floor, Full, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Basement Entry: Bulkhead, Interior
  • Has Fireplace: Yes
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck
  • Has Cooling: No
  • Heating: Hot Water, Baseboard
  • Has Heating: Yes
  • Flooring: Wood, Tile, Laminate
  • Interior Features: 1st Floor Bedroom, 1st Floor Primary Bedroom w/Bath, One-Floor Living, Storage, Primary Bedroom w/Bath
Room Information
Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom: Primary Bedroom
  • Primary Bedroom Length: 14.0
  • Primary Bedroom Level: Second
  • Primary Bedroom Width: 16.0
  • Primary Bedroom Amenities: Full Bath, Suite
Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1: Bedroom 1
  • Bedroom 1 Length: 13.11
  • Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Bedroom 1 Width: 9.4
  • Bedroom 1 Amenities: Full Bath, Suite
Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2: Bedroom 2
  • Bedroom 2 Length: 13.11
  • Bedroom 2 Level: Second
  • Bedroom 2 Width: 11.3
Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room: Bonus Room
  • Bonus Room Length: 13.3
  • Bonus Room Level: First
  • Bonus Room Width: 19.7
  • Bonus Room Amenities: Gas Fireplace
Dining Room
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Dining Room Length: 15.3
  • Dining Room Level: First
  • Dining Room Width: 12.1
  • Dining Room Amenities: Built-Ins, Formal
Family Room
  • Family Room: Family Room
  • Family Room Length: 13.11
  • Family Room Level: First
  • Family Room Width: 14.8
  • Family Room Amenities: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup
Kitchen
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Kitchen Length: 15.0
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Kitchen Width: 10.5
  • Kitchen Amenities: Heat Stove, Heat Stove Hookup, Eat-in Kitchen
  • Kitchen Countertop: Butcher Block
Laundry
  • Laundry Room Amenities: Laundry - 1st Floor, Main Level
Living Room
  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Living Room Length: 26.2
  • Living Room Level: First
  • Living Room Width: 12.11
  • Living Room Amenities: Wood Burning Fireplace, Formal
Media Room
  • Media Room: Media Room
  • Media Room Length: 13.0
  • Media Room Level: Second
  • Media Room Width: 9.2
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease: No

Property History for 85 River Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 3, 2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1455645

$246,000—
Nov 15, 2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1455645

—
Jun 10, 2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1455645

$263,362—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/03/2020

Sold

Maine Listings #1455645

$246,000
11/15/2020

Pending

Maine Listings #1455645

—
06/10/2020

Listed (Active)

Maine Listings #1455645

$263,362

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

Public Records for 85 River Road

Taxable ValueLand$63,400Additions$354,800Total$418,200
Tax Record2025$5,980 ($498 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,668 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,668 SqFtStories2Lot Size21,780 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1952Year Renovated1952ZoningRURALCountyLINCOLNAPNNEWC M:011 L:020

Schools near 85 River Road

This home is within Great Salt Bay Community School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Great Salt Bay Community School
Public - PK to 8
Lincoln Academy
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Great Salt Bay Community School
PublicPK to 8

Lincoln Academy
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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